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When was the IBEW founded?
November 28, 1891
What is the twelfth order of business of an IBEW meeting?
Unfinished business
What is the fourteenth order of business of an IBEW meeting?
Good of the union
What positions do the two executive officers hold?
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How many vice presidential districts are there?
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In what international vice presidential district is your local union area?
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How many international executive council districts are there?
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To organize ______ workers in the entire electrical industry.
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To promote ______ methods of work.
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To cultivate feelings of ______ among those in our industry.
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To settle all disputes by _____ if possible.
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To assist others in _____ and _______.
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To secure ______.
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To _____ hours of daily labor.
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To secure ______ pay.
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To seek a ______ higher standard of living.
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To seek _______ for the individual.
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By legal and proper means, to elevate the _____, ______, and ______ conditions of our members and their families.
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The international convention is held every how many years?
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How often does the international executive council meet?
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In what international executive council district is your local union area?
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Money collected by the IBEW is divided into what funds? (Select all that apply)
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What percentage of your admission fee must accompany your application for membership?
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How many delegates to the international convention is IBEW local 1 entitled to send?
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How long must a member be in good standing to be a delegate to the international convention?
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How many international executive council districts are there?
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Who can call special meetings of the executive board?
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Which officer of the local union is the principal officer?
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What is the difference between an A member and a BA member?
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Does the constitution guarantee the apprentice a voice or vote at local union meetings or elections?
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What order do meetings follow?
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What is the business manager's salary?
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Is there a way to impeach the international president?
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How many remaining members are necessary for the local union to avoid dissolution?
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Study Notes
IBEW Overview
- Founded on November 28, 1891.
- Focuses on organizing all workers in the electrical industry.
Meeting Protocol
- Twelfth order of business: unfinished business.
- Fourteenth order of business: good of the union.
- Local union meetings held twice a month, on the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Friday.
- Robert's Rules of Order govern the order of meetings.
Leadership Structure
- Two executive officers: International President and International Secretary/Treasurer.
- 11 vice presidential districts and 8 international executive council districts.
- Executive board of local unions consists of 7 members, examining board has 3 members.
Membership Requirements
- Minimum 10 members required to form a new local union.
- Members must be in good standing for at least 2 years to be a delegate to the international convention.
- A member must pay at least 10% of the admission fee upon application.
Dues and Financial Management
- Admission fees: $300 for journeymen (JW), $50 for apprentices.
- Monthly dues for JW members: $7.50 plus 3% working dues, and for apprentices: $7.50 plus 2% working dues.
- General Fund and Pension Benefit Fund receive all dues collected.
Responsibilities and Rights
- To settle disputes through arbitration and assist members in sickness and distress.
- Members owing 3 months' dues may be suspended; those owing 6 months' dues may lose membership.
- Some bylaws may conflict with the constitution; the constitution prevails.
Appeals and Trials
- Local union trial board handles charges against members.
- Decisions can be appealed to International Vice President (IVP), International President (IP), International Executive Council (IEC), and International Convention (IC).
- Charges against local union officers must be filed with the IVP.
Apprenticeship and Membership Status
- Apprentices can join after 1 year of working in the local jurisdiction.
- BA members are not eligible for pension or death benefits.
- Business manager acts as the principal officer of the local union.
Convention and Representation
- International conventions held every 5 years; locals qualify 1 delegate per 250 members.
- Local union's members decide on acceptance of withdrawal cards.
Special Cases
- If a local union fails to meet at least once a month, it risks forfeiting its charter.
- An impeachment process exists for the International President if necessary.
- Minimum required attendance for meetings: 7 members if membership exceeds 75, less than 5 membership leads to dissolution of the local union.
Local Union Administration
- Nominations for officers occur annually in May; vacancies filled by the executive board until the next election.
- Admission to local unions includes provisions for death benefits, not provided by the bylaws but covered in the constitution.
Contacts and Observations
- Local union disallowed to initiate work stoppages without international president's consent.
- The process of selecting special meeting attendees is managed by the business manager or board chairman.
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