2020 National APWU Convention – Retiree Article 6 Resolution

Retiree Resolution for the 2020 National Convention

As discussed at the California State convention many think retirees should concentrate on one single resolution. Below is one we can consider. Feel free to provide comments and suggestions.

ARTICLE 6
REPRESENTATION

WHEREAS, as the mothers and fathers of the American Postal Workers Union, retired members are a storehouse of knowledge, battle-tested experience, and wisdom to be utilized as a valuable American Postal Workers Union asset, and

WHEREAS, American Postal Workers Union Retiree Department members paid full dues for decades, and

WHEREAS, most American Postal Workers Union Retiree are like all retirees and live on a fixed reduced income, and

WHEREAS, many American Postal Workers Union Retiree step forward when the union needs assistance or support,

WHEREAS, a united American Postal Workers Union benefits all APWU Members, therefore be it

Resolved, to amend the American Postal Workers Union Constitution and Bylaws Article 6. Add Retiree Chapter to section 1(a) and a new section 7. They would read as follows.

“SEC. 1. (a) Each local union, area local, and local retiree chapter shall be entitled to representation in National Conventions of one (1) delegate and one (1) vote for each twenty-five (25) members or fraction thereof.”

(b) Each affiliate local or retiree chapter shall be entitled to at least one (1) delegate vote.

(c) Each state organization or state retiree chapter shall be entitled to one (1) delegate and one (1) vote for each twenty-five (25) members or fraction thereof of the unrepresented members.

“SEC. 7. Retiree delegates will be seated with a voice and a vote at the National APWU Convention.”