ByLaws of IAM Local Lodge 1932

Approved by International President Robert Martinez, Jr. | Effective: July 1, 2023

"Labor is prior to and Independent of Capitol. Capitol is only the fruit of Labor and could never have existed first. Labor is the superior of Capitol and deserves much the higher consideration."

Order of Business

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll call of officers and noting of absentees
3. New members
4. Report on committees and applications
5. Reading of minutes and acting on same
6. Installation of new members
7. Examination of dues books and introduction of visiting members
8. Reports of Financial Secretary and Treasurer
9. Communications, bills, and petitions
10. Reports of committees
11. Anything for the good of the IAM and economic discussion
12. Unfinished business
13. New business and officer elections
14. Report of sick and disabled members
15. Reports of unemployed members and available positions

Article I: Name and Object

Lodge designation is the "Stephen O. Cooke Air Transport Lodge, Local 1932" of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The organizational purpose centers on defending and advancing IAM interests while improving member working conditions and compensation.

Article II: Meetings and Quorums

Regular meetings occur on the first Tuesday monthly at 4:00 PM. Sign-in opens at 3:30 PM and closes at 4:30 PM. Holiday substitutions and election-day rescheduling are permitted with two-week advance notice.

Article III: Membership

Membership qualifications follow IAM Constitutional standards. Initiation fee: $100. Reinstatement fee: $75.

Article IV: Funds

Lodge funds remain with the organization during charter validity. Non-routine expenditures require majority membership vote. Motions exceeding $500 require two weeks' prior notice.

Article V: Salaries and Expenses

Monthly officer compensation includes:

• President: $300
• Vice President: $200
• Recording Secretary: $250
• Secretary-Treasurer: $250
• Conductor-Sentinel: $135
• Trustee: $135
• Editor: $135
• Webmaster: $145
• E.A.P. Chairperson: $200
• Safety Chairperson: $135

Article VI: Duties of Officers

Officers serve according to IAM Constitutional guidelines, with specific duties outlined for the President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor, Sentinel, Trustees, and Auditing Committee.

Article VII: Officers, Delegates, and Committees

Nominations occur at the first regular November meeting of election years. Elections occur at December's first regular meeting. Terms last three years. Polls open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day.

Articles VIII-XI

Additional articles cover the Executive Board structure, bonding of officers, amendment procedures, and general provisions. All matters not specified in these bylaws follow IAM Constitutional governance.

For the complete bylaws document, contact the Recording Secretary or visit the union hall during regular business hours.