IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO
BECOME ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE AND
WAREHOUSE UNION, LOCAL 142, AND YOUR RIGHTS UNDER LAW
BECOME ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE AND
WAREHOUSE UNION, LOCAL 142, AND YOUR RIGHTS UNDER LAW
As a result of your current employment, you are eligible for membership in the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Local
142. Union membership is a right and privilege to be proud of.
As an active member of ILWU Local 142 you have the right to participate in the affairs of the Union.
Your participation includes involvement in the formulation of proposals for contract negotiations, voting on proposed changes to your collective bargaining agreement, attending and participating in regular and special Union meetings, Union elections, and other affairs of the Union as provided in the ILWU Local 142 Constitution and Bylaws.
We believe that most people would want to become active members of the ILWU Local 142, and desire to fully participate in the affairs of their Union. Strong, active and informed members are essential to the strength of your Union. Your participation will benefit both you and your co-workers by helping the Union gain improved wages, benefits and working conditions.
The right, by law, to belong to the Union and to participate in its affairs is a very important right. Currently, by law, you also have the right to refrain from becoming an active member of the Union, and elect to satisfy the requirements of a contractual union security provision by only paying monthly fees which reflect the representational expenditures of the ILWU Local 142. Please be advised that 2% of funds were spent in our most recent accounting year (2023) for nonrepresentational activities (such as political activities, lobbying and issues not reasonably related to accomplish the union’s representational duties). Nonmembers who object to having their union security payments spent on such activities will be charged only for representational activities. If a nonmember objects, the Union will provide detailed information concerning the breakdown between representational and nonrepresentational expenditures. Any objections by a nonmember shall be filed within 30 days and sent to ILWU Local 142 at 451 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI 96814.
Please be advised that nonmember status constitutes a full waiver of the rights and benefits of ILWU 142 membership. More specifically, this means you would not be allowed to vote on contract modifications or new contracts; would be ineligible to hold Union office or participate in Union elections; and waive all other rights, privileges and benefits established for and provided for ILWU Local 142 members by its Constitution and Bylaws.
We are confident that after considering your options, you will conclude that the right to participate in the decision-making process of your Union is of vital importance to you, your family, and your co-workers, and you will complete and transmit your application for membership in ILWU Local 142. Thank you.
As an active member of ILWU Local 142 you have the right to participate in the affairs of the Union.
Your participation includes involvement in the formulation of proposals for contract negotiations, voting on proposed changes to your collective bargaining agreement, attending and participating in regular and special Union meetings, Union elections, and other affairs of the Union as provided in the ILWU Local 142 Constitution and Bylaws.
We believe that most people would want to become active members of the ILWU Local 142, and desire to fully participate in the affairs of their Union. Strong, active and informed members are essential to the strength of your Union. Your participation will benefit both you and your co-workers by helping the Union gain improved wages, benefits and working conditions.
The right, by law, to belong to the Union and to participate in its affairs is a very important right. Currently, by law, you also have the right to refrain from becoming an active member of the Union, and elect to satisfy the requirements of a contractual union security provision by only paying monthly fees which reflect the representational expenditures of the ILWU Local 142. Please be advised that 2% of funds were spent in our most recent accounting year (2023) for nonrepresentational activities (such as political activities, lobbying and issues not reasonably related to accomplish the union’s representational duties). Nonmembers who object to having their union security payments spent on such activities will be charged only for representational activities. If a nonmember objects, the Union will provide detailed information concerning the breakdown between representational and nonrepresentational expenditures. Any objections by a nonmember shall be filed within 30 days and sent to ILWU Local 142 at 451 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI 96814.
Please be advised that nonmember status constitutes a full waiver of the rights and benefits of ILWU 142 membership. More specifically, this means you would not be allowed to vote on contract modifications or new contracts; would be ineligible to hold Union office or participate in Union elections; and waive all other rights, privileges and benefits established for and provided for ILWU Local 142 members by its Constitution and Bylaws.
We are confident that after considering your options, you will conclude that the right to participate in the decision-making process of your Union is of vital importance to you, your family, and your co-workers, and you will complete and transmit your application for membership in ILWU Local 142. Thank you.
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