MEMORANDUM
REGARDING ELIGIBILITY AND THE VOTING PROCESS
AFSCME Local 3758 (Base Unit Only)
July 29, 2011
We are providing this explanation of the eligibility requirements and the voting process for the upcoming contract vote for AFSCME Local 3758 so as to answer any questions you may have on how the voting process will work. The Timberland Library Board of Trustees has already voted to accept this tentative agreement.
ELIGIBILITY – Only those members who have signed AFSCME Dues deduction cards for the full amount of dues will be eligible to vote. This means that the folks paying $5 will not be eligible to vote on this contract. We will have dues cards available at the Union meeting and your Stewards and Officers will also have cards available. You can also contact the Olympia Office (1-800-311-9713) to have a card sent to you. AFSCME Dues cards must be returned to the Council 2 Office by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 in order for you to be eligible to vote on this contract.
VOTING PROCESS – Ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters for whom we have a current address, on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. If you have recently changed your address, or have had trouble receiving information from the Local or Council 2 in the past, please contact Stacy in the Olympia office (1-800-311-9713 or 360-438-7443)to get your address corrected immediately.
Copies of the Tentative Agreement will be emailed to all members for whom we have a current email address. Copies will also be sent to the Steward in each Library facility for your access.
You will receive very specific instructions with your Ballot. Your vote will not be counted if these instructions are not followed. Ballots must be received by WSCCCE Council 2 by 5:00 pm on August 12, 2011.
The ballots will be counted in an open meeting at the WSCCCE Office in Olympia on Monday August 15, 2011 at 12:00 noon.
If you have any questions you may contact your Local President, Pat Carnahan, or your Staff Representative, Katie Whittier (1-800-311-9713).
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SPECIAL NOTE: For Individuals who wish to vote and who missed the Tuesday, August 2nd deadline to turn in their Dues Deduction Card, Ballots may be picked up in person at the Council 2 Office in Olympia until MONDAY, AUGUST 8th AT 5:00 PM, provided a dues card is signed at that time. The WSCCCE Council 2 Office is located in West Olympia in the Auto Mall area at 2102 Carriage Drive SW, Building G, Rm 1, Olympia, WA 98502.