BY-LAWS OF LOCAL 892, UAW
RETIRED WORKERS CHAPTER
ARTICLE 1
SECTION A. There was established on the ninth day of October, 1975 a Local Union
Retired Worker Chapter, which shall be named RETIRED WORKER
CHAPTER OF LOCAL 892, UAW.
ARTICLE 2
SECTION A. Retired Worker Chapter shall be subordinate to the Local Union and the
International Union, UAW. None of the provisions in these By-Laws shall
conflict with the By-Laws of the Local Union or the International
Constitution. [see Article 55 Section 1 subsection E] (08/10/09)
SECTION B. All retirees must register to be eligible for membership in the Retired
Worker Chapter of Local 892, UAW, such registration shall consist of
the Retirees name, address, phone number and last four digits of
their Social Security number. The Local Union shall be required to
furnish the Regional Office and the UAW International Retired
Workers Department, a list showing the registration and subsequent
additions and/or deletions in the Chapter membership. The Financial
Secretary of the Local Union shall be required to keep such
list up to date, with help from the Retired Workers Chapter Officers.(08/10/09)
SECTION C. Registration for membership in the Retired Workers Chapter of
Local 892, UAW shall be available to all UAW retirees living in the
geographic area of Local 892, UAW. (08/10/09)
ARTICLE 3
SECTION A. Membership in the Retired Worker Chapter is available to all retired
members, provided they are eligible under Article 6, Section 19 and
Article 55, Section 5a of the International Constitution, UAW and
Article 2, Section D of these By-Laws, and who so register for
membership with the Chapter.
Chapter in accordance with Section A above, shall pay voluntary dues to
the Retired Workers Chapter. Such voluntary dues shall be in the amount
Two Dollars ($2.00) per month.
SECTION C. Voluntary membership dues may be authorized by the retiree through
the Local Union check-off system or the retiree may pay such dues to
the Financial Secretary of the Retired Workers Chapter each month.
The Financial Secretary of the Retired Workers Chapter shall be required
to submit all such dues received to the Financial Secretary of the Local
Union who, in turn will forward all such monies collected to the
International Secretary-Treasurer, who shall disburse such funds in
accordance with the requirements of Article 55, Section 5c of the
International Constitution.
SECTION D. A former member of the Local Union, who is receiving a vested or
deferred pension under the Local Union contract, is eligible for
membership in the Chapter, by paying Two Dollars ($2.00) monthly
membership dues to the Retired Workers Chapter, unless he/she is a
retired member in good standing of another UAW Local Union.
SECTION E. Where a former member of a Local Union voluntarily separated himself
from the jurisdiction of the Local Union and retired out of the jurisdiction
of the Local Union or unit, and such employee desires to participate
in the Retired Workers Chapter of his/her former Local Union, he/she
would be permitted such opportunity under the following circumstances:
1. He/She would be required to make application to the Local Union
Retired Worker Chapter.
2. If accepted by the membership of the Chapter, such acceptance
would be on the condition that he/she would be required to pay
the Two Dollar ($2.00) retiree dues to the Chapter and his/her
membership would be limited to participation in the Chapter only.
3. He/She would not be able to hold office in the Chapter, nor would
he/she have any membership rights, as guaranteed UAW Retirees under
Article 6, Section 19. Such membership in the Chapter would be
deemed fraternal and gratuitous only.
SECTION F. 1.Associate Status-The spouse or surviving spouse of any retired
member may request and receive associate status in a Local Union
Retired Workers Chapter, with full rights of participation in its
activities. Such associate, however, shall not have the rights of a
member of the Local Union as set out in Article 6, Membership, nor
those described in Article 6, Section 19, which addresses retired UAW
members. To receive Associate Status, the spouse or surviving spouse
must file an application for Associate Status with the Retired Workers
Chapter of Local 892, UAW. Subsequent approval by majority vote
of the Chapter is required. (08/10/09)
2.Any associate member eligible for membership in the Retired Workers
Chapter shall pay voluntary dues to the Retired Workers Chapter.
Such voluntary dues shall be in the amount of Two Dollars ($2.00)
per month or $24.00 per year, payable in January of each year.
3. Associate Status in the Retired Workers Chapter of Local 892,
UAW will be governed by the Administrative Procedures of
Article 55, Section 7 of the Constitution, set by the International
Executive Board at its regular meeting on March 7, 1994. (08/10/09)
SECTION G. 1. Retired Workers Chapter Member Transfers. Where a member of a
Local Union is transferred from one Local Union to another, under
a Corporate Collective Bargaining Agreement and upon retirement
is desirous of returning to her/his original Local Union to establish
membership and participate in the activities of the Retired Workers
Chapter, such member may do so with the understanding that her/his
membership rights in her/his original Local Union would be limited to the
Retired Workers Chapter and not in the Local Union according to
Article 6, Section 19, of the International Constitution.
While participating in the Retired Workers Chapter only, S/he may hold
Retired Workers Chapter Office, but may not be a candidate, nor be
elected as the retiree representative on the Local Union Executive Board. (08/10/09)
2. Retired Worker Transfers between Local Unions. Where a member
is retired from her/his Local Union in accordance with Article 6, Section
19, and desires to participate in our Retired Workers Chapter rather than
their own Local Union, such retired member must make application for
transfer to our Retired Workers Chapter and if such application is
approved by affirmative action of the membership of our Retired
Workers Chapter, her/his retiree membership may be transferred.
Such membership in our Retired Workers Chapter will be limited to the
Retired Workers Chapter only and s/he will have no membership right in
Local 892, UAW in accordance with Article 6, section 19. Her/his rights
of participation would be limited to the Retired Workers Chapter. S/he
may hold office in our Retired Workers Chapter, but would not be
entitled to be a candidate for, or elected to the Retired Workers Chapter
position on the Local Union Executive Board. (08/10/09)
ARTICLE 4
SECTION A. There shall be a membership meeting of the Retired Workers Chapter
at least once a month in accordance with Article 55, Section 1a of the
Constitution. Meetings shall be held the second Monday of each month,
unless a change is deemed necessary by a vote of the membership. If a
meeting is changed, all members in good standing must receive notice
of the change.
SECTION B. All retired members of the Local Union Chapter in attendance at a meeting
shall constitute a quorum.
SECTION C. The following Order of Business will be followed for Chapter meetings:
1. Roll Call of Officers
2. Reading of minutes of previous meeting
3. Initiate new Chapter members
4. Financial Report
5. Communications and bills
6. Reports of Officers, Committees or Delegates
7. Report of Local Union President or designated
representative
8. Unfinished Business
9. Good and Welfare
10. New Business
11. Adjournment
ARTICLE 5
SECTION A. The Local Union Retired Workers Chapter shall have the following
Officers:
Chairperson, 2 Vice-Chairpersons, Recording Secretary, Financial
Secretary and Sergeant-At-Arms.
ARTICLE 6
SECTION A. CHAIRPERSON: The Chairperson shall preside at Chapter membership
and Executive Board meetings, sign all vouchers authorizing withdrawal
from Chapter funds, and appoint all committees subject to the approval
of the Chapter Executive Board.
SECTION B. VICE-CHAIRPERSONS: The 2nd Chairperson shall assume the duties
of the Chair, in the absence of the Chair and the 1st Vice-Chair.
SECTION C. RECORDING SECRETARY: The Recording Secretary shall keep
minutes of all Chapter membership and Executive Board meetings, read
all documents and conduct the general correspondence pertaining to
the Chapter.
SECTION D. FINANCIAL SECRETARY: The Financial Secretary shall maintain
contact with the Financial Secretary of the Local Union, and when
authorized to do so, sign vouchers requesting disbursements by the
Local Union from the Chapter funds. He/She shall report to the
membership regarding the status of the Chapter funds.
SECTION E. SERGEANT-AT-ARMS: The Sergeant-At-Arms shall introduce all new
members and visitors and shall assist the Chairperson in preserving
order when called upon to do so.
SECTION F. The Chairperson or 1st Vice-Chairperson shall serve on the Local Union
Executive Board with voice and vote. The Chairperson or 1st Vice-
Chairperson shall attend all Local Union meetings. (08/10/09)
ARTICLE 7
SECTION A. All officers of the Chapter shall be elected by secret ballot. These
Officers shall be elected by majority vote and shall serve for a
period of three (3) years.
SECTION B. Any recently retired member or any member, who is a registered member in
the Chapter for a three (3) month period or more,
is eligible to be a candidate for Chapter Office. (09/10/01)
SECTION C. Nominations for the triennial election of Officers shall be held in August
2001, and the election will be held in September 2001, and every three (3)
years thereafter. Installation of Officers shall take place at the next
regular membership meeting following the election. (04/29/00)
SECTION D. All vacancies in Chapter offices, except the office of Chairperson, shall be
promptly filled by election. In case of a vacancy of the Chairperson,
the 1st Vice-Chairperson shall assume the duties of the Chairperson and an
election shall be conducted for the office of 1st Vice-Chairperson. (08/10/09)
SECTION E. The 1st Vice-Chair and 2nd Vice-Chair shall be elected separately.
ARTICLE 8
SECTION A. The membership in attendance at a meeting is the highest authority of
the Retired Workers Chapter-PROVIDED NO ACTION IS TAKEN
NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE BY-LAWS OF THIS CHAPTER.
SECTION B. Between membership meetings, the Retired Workers Chapter Executive
Board shall be empowered to act on behalf of the membership to the
extent that urgent business requires prompt and decisive action, subject
to the general policy established by the Chapter membership, the Local
Union and the International Union, UAW.
SECTION C. The Retired Workers Chapter Executive Board shall hold at least
two (2) meetings per year or more, whenever the occasion arises
and is deemed necessary.
SECTION D. Between meetings of the Retired Workers Chapter Executive Board,
the Chairperson shall be empowered to act on behalf of the Executive
Board in consultation with the Local Union President, subject to the
general policies established by the Chapter, and the subsequent approval
of the Chapter Executive Board and membership.
ARTICLE 9
SECTION A. The Local Union shall provide for representation to those Councils by a
delegate or delegates form the Local Union Retired Workers Chapter
and the President of the Local Union or his/her designee.
ARTICLE 10
SECTION A. Representation to the Regional Retired Workers Council shall be elected
by the Retiree Chapter.
ARTICLE 11
SECTION A. The Chapter Committees shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the
Chapter, subject to the approval of the Chapter Executive Board. Any
spouse of a dues paying member may serve on any committee, if approved
by the membership. The following are appointed committees:
Organizing and Membership, Recreation, Community Services, Anti-
Discrimination, Sunshine, Education, and Citizenship and Legislative.
ARTICLE 12
SECTION A. All membership dues collected or any dues checked-off which may be
received by the Local Union Financial Secretary shall be submitted to
the International Financial Secretary-Treasurer, who shall allocate such
monies to the respective bodies in accordance with Article 55, Section 5c
of the International Constitution, UAW.
SECTION B. All monies collected by and on behalf of the Retired Workers Chapter shall
be kept in the funds of the Local Union by the Local Union Financial Secretary
and shall be disbursed upon request of the Retired Workers Chapter upon
presentation of a bill signed by a Chapter Officer, stating what for and with
an expenditure voucher properly filled out.
SECTION C. Chapter Officers or members who incur special expenses in carrying out
authorized Chapter business may be reimbursed:
1. Actual fare or auto mileage, parking fees, registration fees, and meals
when the authorized work involves eating out.
2. For authorized attendance activities or conferences requiring an
overnight stay, the reimbursement shall be for incurred transportation
costs (comparable rates), parking, hotel accommodations (not to exceed
$50.00 per day), registration fees, and up to $35.00 per day for meals
and incidental expenses. Receipts for compensation shall be turned into
the Retiree Financial Secretary.
SECTION D. The Retired Workers Chapter will receive an up-to-date Financial Report
of the Chapter funds and expenditures, from those funds, provided by the
Local Union Financial Secretary, each month.
SECTION E. All expenditures must have prior approval of the membership. Expense
vouchers must be properly filled out for all expenditures.
ARTICLE 13
SECTION A. Proposals to amend these By-Laws may be submitted at any regular
Chapter meeting, either by the membership or by the Local Union. The
proposal or proposals submitted will be reviewed by the Retired Workers
Chapter Executive Board and the Local Union between meetings.
SECTION B. The subsequent recommendation of the Chapter Executive Board relative
to the submitted By-Law’s provisions shall be presented at the next regular
Chapter meeting for action. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership in
attendance shall be required for adoption. Upon adoption by the Chapter
membership, the proposed amendment(s) shall be placed on the agenda
of the next regular membership meeting of the Local Union for ratification.