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OPEIU LOCAL 459
Local 459 is a labor Union for white collar workers. It is dedicated to improving the work life of its members and the community. Local 459 has more than 2,700 members who work throughout the lower peninsula of Michigan.
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MEMBERSHIP SUSTAINS ELECTION COMMITTEE DECISION
On Monday, March 18th the membership voted to uphold the decision of the Election Committee 61% sustaining to 39% against after Austin Brown appealed their decisions regarding the 2023 Executive Board Elections. The full report from the Election Committee can be...
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For those members wishing to see the Local 459 LM-2 reports filed annually you may go to www.dol.gov/olms and follow the directions to find the most recent report.
Executive Board Election Charges and Dismissal
With any election come some form of scrutiny and Local 459's recent Executive Board election was not immune. A series of charges and complaints was made by Austin Brown, a member who ran for office and lost. He has appealed a series of charges to the...
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RUNNING for UNION OFFICE
One of the most important tools in the rank-and-file toolbox for transforming the labor movement is running for local union office. Internal elections are one of the ways that members can present a new way forward for the union, by putting the direction of the union in the hands of the membership—even if it means challenging existing leaders to do so.
But running for union office—and winning or losing and still building lasting networks in our locals—is not just about getting your name on a ballot. It takes mapping out your local, building support across worksites, listening to members’ issues, and building a team that can successfully lead the union.
When: Monday, May 19th
Time: 8:00 – 9:30pm EST
Where: This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom
$10 – Regular registration
Contact Ronda at [email protected] or 517-887-8844 to register.
Workshops hosted by Labor Notes.