A Motion was made to amend the bylaws for Local 2958 in accordance with these instructions for Additions and Amendments these additions may be made in the following manner. The changes proposed follow the quoted sction outlining the procedures for changes:
"1. Any addition or any amendment to an addition to the standard By-Laws approved by the International Union must be in the form of either a new Subsection under the proper Section, a new Section under the proper Article, or a new Article.
2. All additions and amendments to additions to the standard By-Laws must not conflict with such standard By-Laws and must be submitted to the International Union for approval. Such additions shall becomeeffective only after approval by the International Union.
3. Proposed additions or amendments to additions must be submitted in writing and read at two (2) consecutive Local Union meetings, and passed by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the membership present at the next regular meeting. The subject matter of such additions or amendments to additions must be advertised to the membership through bulletin board or other medium prior to the meeting at which the vote thereon is to be taken. Such additions or amendments to additions shall become effective only after approval by the International Union."
1. Introducing a new bylaw to Article 12, new Section10 that states, "When a per diem is issued for
attendance at an event, function, or training, the amount shall be adjusted to reflect any meals
provided at the event. The per diem will be divided into three equal portions representing three meals. If any of these meals are provided at no cost to the attendee, the corresponding portion shall be deducted from the per diem payment."
2. Introducing a new bylaw to Article 22, new Section 9 "For any union-approved travel to events,
functions, or training sessions beyond a 130-mile radius from the Local Union hall, carpooling shall be required. Carpooling is defined as two or more members traveling in the same vehicle. Exceptions to this requirement may be granted at the discretion of the Local Union President. If an exception is approved, the member may submit gas receipts for reimbursement, but mileage reimbursement shall not be paid for single-occupant travel outside this radius"
3. Incorporating updates from the International Standard Bylaws (2022), including modifications to Articles 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, and 14, as required.
4. Codifying previously ratified local bylaw amendments from 1995, 1997, 2000, 2012, and 2015 into our official bylaws.
5. Removing outdated or redundant sections, including:
• Deletion of Article 12, Sections 10 & 11 (Sports Committee Fund & Expenditure Delays).
• Removal of Article 21 (Standing Sports Committee).
• Deletion of Article 25 (procedures now covered elsewhere).
6. Adjustments to election and membership requirements, including:
• Amending Article 5, Subsection 11(c) to clarify attendance expectations and disciplinary action.
• Modifying Article 13, Section 1(c) to align meeting attendance requirements for delegate eligibility
with current practice.
• Updating Article 7, Section 9(d) to officially recognize Unit Chairpersons or Presidents as Executive Board members with full voting rights.
• Adding an attendance requirement for summer school eligibility to Article 7, Section 5.
• Adding election procedure clarifications to Article 4, Section 7(b).
7. Reorganizing and renumbering articles to align with International standards, including:
• Moving 1967 Article 18 to a new Article 20.
• Moving 1967 Article 22 to a new Article 21.
• Modernizing Article 22 to reflect International-approved language and structure.
