This spring, the membership of UAW Local 2322 will be holding triennial Executive Board elections, in accordance with the Constitution; Local 2322 bylaws; and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, as amended.
TERM OF OFFICE
Executive officers serve a three (3) year term which will start on June 1, 2025 and end upon installation of new officers in 2028. The installation of officers will take place during the May or June Executive Board meeting.
ELIGIBILITY TO RUN FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICE
To be eligible for election to any executive office you must be a member in continuous good standing since April 17, 2024. If you are a member of a Local 2322 unit with a two-semester work year, two (2) consecutive semesters of membership constitutes membership in good standing.
A member may not run for or hold more than one executive office. If any member accepts nomination for more than one office, the Election Committee shall deem that the member has accepted only the last nomination acceptance it receives.
LOCAL 2322 EXECUTIVE BOARD
All executive officers meet monthly as an Executive Board to decide Local Union policy and make the operational decisions of the Local Union. The President, Vice President, Recording Secretary and Financial Secretary serve as the Local delegates to the Area and State Community Action Program (CAP) Councils and Conventions. The following are descriptions of the additional duties of each office.
| Office | Description |
| President | The President is the chief officer and is employed full-time by the Local. They preside over all Local meetings, appoints committee members not otherwise elected, serves ex officio on all committees, countersigns all checks issued from the Local treasury, and delegates duties to other officers to advance the interests of the membership. |
| Vice President | Assists the President in all duties. Performs the duties of the President in their absence. |
| Recording Secretary | Maintains all records of the Local. Takes meeting minutes. Handles Local correspondence. |
| Financial Secretary | Maintains all Local accounts; handles all dues and income of the Local; maintains membership list; pays Local bills; is responsible for all Local property. |
| Trustees (3) | Conduct semi-annual audits of the Local’s funds and property. |
| Guide | Helps preserve order at meetings and ensures all present are members in good standing. Performs other duties as assigned. |
| Sergeant-At-Arms | Maintains order at membership meetings, introduces new members and visitors and performs other duties as assigned. |
To see additional duties of board members, visit https://uaw2322.org/about-us/duties-of-officers/
NOMINATIONS
All members in good standing of Local 2322 (see definition above) are automatically nominated for all offices. In order to run, you must accept nomination in writing, delivered by hand, mail, or email to the elections committee. The acceptance must be delivered by no later than 12 noon on April 18, 2025. No other method of accepting nomination is allowed (e.g. write-in ballots, “sticker” campaigns, or another person announcing that you accept in your absence).
Election Committee Email:
electionscommittee@uaw2322.org
Mailing Address:
UAW Local 2322 Election Committee
4 Open Square Way, Suite #406
Holyoke, MA 01040.
The acceptance email or letter must contain the following information:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your primary telephone number (cell phone preferred)
- Your postal mail address
- Your Local 2322 unit
- The office to which you are accepting nomination
Following the close of nominations, the Elections Committee will verify the eligibility of all nominees. On April 18, 2025, the Elections Committee will contact all candidates to set up a meeting to discuss ground rules and other elections issues.
In the event that the Election Committee receives no more than one nomination for a particular office (or no more than three, in the case of the office of Trustee), there will be no balloting for that office and the candidate for that office shall be declared elected by acclamation.
Please direct any questions to the Elections Committee at electionscommittee@uaw2322.org.
Signed,
Rachel Burten and Sarah Van Hoesen
Elections Committee Members