Author name: Linda Lynch

Latest By Laws Approved by IUAW 9/14/2023 LOCAL 2000, U.A.W. BY-LAWS AS AMENDED SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 ARTICLE 1 NAME Section 1.    This organization shall be known as the Avon Lake Amalgamated U.A.W. Local 2000, a Local of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, affiliated with the U.A.W. ARTICLE 2 JURISDICTION Section 1.    The jurisdiction of Avon Lake Amalgamated U.A.W. Local 2000 shall extend to and cover eligible members of all units within U.A.W. Local 2000, except those duly chartered by the International Union, U.A.W. or otherwise excluded by jurisdictional agreement. Section 2.    The purpose of this section is to identify the units within the amalgamated UAW Local 2000. In these by-laws the units shall be identified by number. (A)      Unit 1 – Employees of Ohio Assembly Plant covered by the UAW Ford Master Agreement (B)      Unit 2 – Nurses at Ohio Assembly Plant (C)      Unit 3 – Employees of Leadec Industrial Services, Ohio Assembly Plant (D)      Unit 4 – Employees of Source Providers, Inc., 1200 B Chester Industrial Parkway, Avon, Ohio 44011 (E)      Unit 5 – Employees of Detroit Chassis, 1200 Chester Industrial Parkway, Avon, Ohio 44011 NEW: (F)      Unit 6 – Employees of Autokiniton, 1190 Jaycox Road, Avon, Ohio 44011      ARTICLE 3 OBJECTIVES Section 1.    The objectives of this organization shall be to organize and unite into our organization, regardless of religion, race, color, sex, creed, political affiliation or nationality, age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation all workers under its jurisdiction – to act as the collective bargaining agent, to improve the working and general living conditions and to create a uniform system of higher wages and shorter hours. Section 2.    To educate our Membership in the history of the labor movement and to develop and maintain an intelligent and dignified Membership in the ranks of organized labor – to vote and work for the election of candidates and the passage of legislation in the interest of all labor to promote industrial unionism. Section 3.    To abide by the International Constitution, U.A.W. and By-Laws of the Local 2000, U.A.W. ARTICLE 4 MEMBERSHIP, ELIGIBILITY, DUES, INITIATION FEES, ETC. Section 1.    The Local Union shall be composed of workers eligible for U.A.W. Membership according to the provisions of the International Union, U.A.W., of America. Section 2.    A Membership Card, Local By-Laws, a copy of the International Constitution, U.A.W. and a copy of the Unit(s) National and/or Local Agreements shall be provided and given to each Member as requested. Section 3.    The initiation fee shall be twenty-five dollars ($25). Dues per month shall be two and one half (2 1/2) hours base rate of pay including cost of living. Any delinquent Member not considered in good standing shall be subject to a re-admission fee of twenty-five dollars ($25). Section 4.    Dues, fines, penalties and refunds of dues or initiation fees shall be in accordance with the International Constitution, U.A.W. Section 5.    The By-Laws of this Local Union shall be subordinate to the International Constitution, U.A.W. ARTICLE 5 DUTIES OF MEMBERS Section 1.    It shall be the duty of each Member to conscientiously uphold their obligation as a Member of the Local Union and the International Union, U.A.W. Section 2.    It shall be the duty of each Member, where eligible, to participate in all Local, State and Federal Elections through registration and balloting. Section 3.    It shall be the duty of each Member to render aid and assistance to other Members in case of illness, death, or distress and in every way conduct himself/herself as a loyal and devoted Member of the Local and International Union, U.A.W. ARTICLE 6 POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION Section 1.    The highest authority of the Local Union shall be vested in the General Membership Meeting. Section 2.    Between the General Membership Meetings, the highest authority shall be the Local Union Executive Board. Section 3.    Between the meetings of the Executive Board, the administrative authority of the Local Union shall be vested in the President of the Local, subject to the approval of the Executive Board and the General Membership.  ARTICLE 7 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS  Section 1.    Local 2000, U.A.W. shall hold at least one (1) regular General Membership Meeting within the second week of each month; however, the meeting in either the month of July or August, or both, may be cancelled by majority vote of the Membership at the General Membership Meeting held in May or June of the same year. This does not pertain to a Special Membership Meeting which may be called by the Local Executive Board. (A)      Exceptions to the time or date of a Regular Monthly Membership Meeting due to unforeseen difficulties may be changed by majority vote of the Executive Board or majority Membership vote at a previous Membership Meeting. Section 2.    A Special Membership Meeting may be called by majority vote of the Executive Board.  The Membership must be duly notified of such meeting by mail or notification on Union bulletin boards in the plant.  In case of dire necessity, the Membership shall be alerted verbally of any emergency meeting at the gates of the plant(s) and/or by Local radio station. Section 3.    No meeting shall last over two (2) hours except with the consent of a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the attending Membership. Section 4.    Any Member who attends a meeting in an intoxicated condition and/or creates a disturbance, or becomes unruly, shall lose voice and his/her right to vote at said meeting. Where necessary to maintain order, the Member may be evicted from the meeting by order of the Chairperson, subject to the challenge of the Membership. Flagrant or persistent violation of this section by any Member shall be considered conduct unbecoming a Union Member. Section 5.    All Members, if requested by the Guide or Sergeant-at-Arms, must present their union, Ohio Assembly, or photo ID card before being admitted into a Membership Meeting. If a Member is unable to present his/her card, he/she may