This is a reminder that the deadline to accept nomination for a position as Steward, Executive Board, or Elections Committee member is this Thursday, 02/09/23 at 11:59PM EST. 

If you are accepting nomination for the vacant Steward, Executive Board, or Elections Committee positions, please submit your acceptance to the CPW-UAW Elections Committee by emailing cpwuawelections@gmail.com by February 9th, 2023 at 11:59pm EST (before midnight). 

See details below and don’t hesitate to reach out to the Elections Committee at cpwuawelections@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

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Notice of Nomination and Election of Union Stewards (19 Total), Executive Board (1 Total), and Elections Committee (4 total)

January 26th, 2023

Nominations are hereby declared open on 01/26/2023 for the CPW-UAW Steward [14 positions], Vice President [1 position], and Elections Committee (4 Total):

Stewards (19 positions):

Executive Board (1 position):

  • Vice President

Elections Committee (4 positions)

All eligible unit members who have signed a CPW-UAW membership card are automatically nominated for the Vice President, steward positions in their district, or Election Committee. 

Membership Eligibility Description (per the bylaws): 

Membership in this Local Union shall be extended to all employees who have at any time been under titles that come under the jurisdiction of this Local Union. Membership shall be defined as members in good standing as defined in the International Constitution. 

CPW-UAW has 27 steward positions, broken up into districts. For this election there are 19 open steward positions, one open executive board positions, and four open elections committee positions. Each district is a campus, building/s, or lab where postdoctoral academic workers are working. For every 75 workers in a district, one steward will be elected. To learn more about the responsibilities of the stewards, visit the UAW constitution (Article 45) and our Local Bylaws (Article 10). 

Any eligible member in good standing who wishes to accept the nomination for one of the Executive board or steward positions in their district must indicate their intention, in writing, including the position they wish to run for. You can only run for one position. The acceptance of your nomination in writing must be submitted no later than 02/09/23 at 11:59pm EST. Submit your acceptance to the CPW-UAW Elections committee by emailing cpwuawelections@gmail.com. If you have questions about which district you belong to, please reach out to the Elections committee at cpwuawelections@gmail.com. 

Steward District Map 

Click here to view the District Map, which shows the breakdown of the number of stewards per Steward District. 

Vice President

The Executive Board positions are elected for a term expiring in 2026. Officers are allowed to vacate their positions before the end of their terms, in which case the Elections Committee would hold a vacancy election. Click here to read more about the responsibilities of the Executive Board Officer positions.

Elections Committee

The Elections Committee are elected for a term expiring in 2024. As a member of the elections committee you will be responsible for the publication of notice for nominations and elections, the verification of eligibility for candidates, the organization and supervision of election proceedings, and the counting of ballots.

Candidate Statements (Optional)

Each candidate may write and submit a candidate statement of no more than 250 words. These statements will be posted on the CPW-UAW website if there are contested elections. Your mailing address, phone number, and personal email address must be included, but will not be counted toward the 250 words. 

It is the responsibility of the candidate to submit the candidate statement, if they choose to have one. All candidate statements must be received by the time nominations close on 02/09/23 at 11:59pm EST.

Candidates Meeting 

Following the close of nominations, all candidates in contested districts will meet with the Elections Committee via Zoom. This meeting will determine the order of names on the ballot and the method of mass communications, and address other concerns any candidate may have. This meeting will take place following the close of nominations, but before ballots are sent to members. 

Election Dates, Times and Locations

In the event that the number of eligible candidates who accept nomination for the specified position do not exceed the number of vacant positions, such candidates will be deemed elected by acclamation and no election will be held. 

If there are contested positions, elections will take place online from February 23rd, 2023 to March 2nd, 2023. If you are a member of the union, you will receive a ballot in your email and text messages once voting begins. If you wish to participate, you will need to sign a membership card and join the union. 

Election Location: Online

Election Start Date: 02/23/23 at 9:00am EST

Election End Date: 03/02/23 at 11:59pm EST

A runoff election, if necessary, will be held at a future date. The details will be announced if necessary. 

In Solidarity, 

CPW-UAW Elections Committee

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