Bulletin # 07-20
February 3, 2020
STOP WORK MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 @ 7:00 P.M.
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR
2020 SPRING ELECTION
Nominations for the 2020 Spring Election will open at the Stop Work Meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2020 for the following offices and committees: President (1), Vice-President (1), LRC Representative (1), Day Business Agent (1), Night Business Agent (1), Trustee (2), Day Dispatchers (5), Day Flex Dispatcher (1), Chairman of Stewards (1), Casual Hall Dispatcher (1), Casual Hall Sgt.-At-Arms (1), Publicity Committee (3), Grievance Committee (10), Membership Committee (16), Political Action Committee (6) and Executive Board (25).
The deadline for the submission of nominees is Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Nomination papers must be turned in at ILWU Local 13, 630 S. Centre Street, San Pedro, CA 90731.
Elections will be held on Tuesday, March 10th, Wednesday, March 11th and Thursday, March 12, 2020. Run-off elections will be held on Tuesday, March 24th, Wednesday, March 25th, and Thursday, March 26, 2020. Voting will take place at the ILWU Memorial Hall, 231 W. “C” Street, Wilmington, 90744. The polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on each day.
ELIGIBILITY TO RUN FOR OFFICE
In accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws, Article IV, Section 1, Sub-Section (f) and Article XI, Section 1, Sub-Section (b). For a member to be considered in good standing, they shall have their dues, fines, and assessments paid in full every month for twelve consecutive months prior to picking up a nomination form. No nomination form shall be issued to the member if these criteria has not been met.
Article IV, Section 1, (f)
“In order to have his name placed on the ballot and to hold any office or position, each candidate must have been in good standing and an active Longshoreman in the industry in this Local or working in the ILWU for the previous twelve (12) months.”
Article XI, Section 1, (b)
“Dues are due and payable on the first day of each month. A member is in good standing only when his dues, assessments or other indebtedness are paid on or before the delinquent dates, as determined by the Local.”
CAUCUS RESOLUTION
WRITING WORKSHOP
A Caucus Resolution writing workshop will be held on Monday, February 10, 2020 at ILWU Local 13, 630 S. Centre Street, San Pedro, Executive Board Room. The workshop will start at 10:00 a.m. and will end at 2:00 p.m.
CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS
To those individuals working aboard the vessel and in contact with the vessel crew, the terminals will be providing masks to perform your job duties. In addition, basic hygiene practices should be encouraged. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
Fraternally,
Ray Familathe Gary Herrera Mark Williams
President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer