On this page:
- Thinking of Going to the IBT Convention? Fact Sheet and Guest/Retiree Registration Forms
- Posting of Local Unon Ballot Tally Certification (posted 02/28/11)
- Posting of Nominations Result (posted 02/08/11)
- Notice of Election (posted 01/05/11)
- Posting of Nominations Result (posted 01/05/11)
- 2011 IBT Convention Delegate Nominations (posted 12/02/10)
- Local Union Plan Summary for Election of Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the IBT Convention (posted 11/24/10)
- Notice of Local Union Plan Submission Form to All Members of Teamsters Local Union No. 174 (posted 10/04/10)
Thinking of Going to the IBT Convention?
A Convention Fact Sheet and a Guest/Retiree Registration & Hotel Registration Form is now available for you to download here (or click the graphic to the right).
The 28th Annual International Convention is being held at the Convention Center at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, from June 27th to July 1st. Some Convention events will take place at Bally's', which adjoins Paris. All attendees will be housed at Bally's or Paris.
REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 8PM (EDT) FRIDAY, MAY 13TH!
Room availability will be on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to make your reservations and travel arrangements now!
Tentative Agenda:
| Saturday, June 25 | - Registration | Wednesday, June 29 | - Morning Session | |
| - Afternoon Session | ||||
| Sunday, June 26 | - Registration | - Spouses'/Retirees' Luncheon | ||
| - Voting | ||||
| Monday, June 27 | - Registration | |||
| 9 a.m . | - Opening Session | Thursday, June 30 | - Morning Ssssion | |
| 2 p.m. | - Afternoon Session | - Afternoon Session | ||
| 5 p.m. | - Closing | - Voting | ||
| Tuesday, June 28 | - Morning Session | Friday, July 1 | - Morning Ssssion | |
| - Afternoon Session | - Closing Session | |||
| - Voting | - Adjournment |
Posting of Local Union Ballot Tally Certification
Here is the Local Union Ballot Tally for the February 25, 2011 election for Delegats and Alternate Delegates to the 2011 IBT Convention :
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| Download all three pages HERE | ||
Posting of Nominations Results
At the Local Union 174 nomination meeting held on January 3, 2011, the following members were
nominated for delegate or alternate delegate to the 2011 IBT Convention:
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NOTICE OF ELECTION: LOCAL UNION 174
A secret mail ballot election is being held for 9 delegates and 6 alternates to the 2011 IBT Convention. When you receive your ballot, vote for no more
than 9 candidates for delegate, and no more than 6 candidates for alternate. To vote, place a mark in the box to the left of the candidate(s) or slate of
your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTE:
- Vote for no more than 9 delegate candidates and no more than 6 alternate delegate candidates. You may vote for a full slate.
- You may vote for a partial slate plus additional candidates, whether or not on a slate, so long as the total number of delegate and alternate delegate candidate votes does not exceed the total to be elected.
- Instead of voting for any slate or partial slate, you may vote for individual candidates, whether or not on a slate, so long as the total number of delegate and alternate delegate candidate votes does not exceed the total to be elected.
- To vote, place a mark in the box (or circle) to the left of each candidates or slate of your choice.
- By placing a mark in the slate box (or circle) you will have voted for all of the individual candidates on that slate.
After voting, fold the ballot (do not tear of any portion) and insert the ballot into the envelope marked "Secret Ballot Envelope." Seal the secret ballot envelope. Do not
put any identifiable marks on the secret ballot envelope. Use of this envelope ensures the confidentiality of your vote.
Place the sealed Secret Ballot Envelope in the return envelope, seal and mail the return envelope. Postage is already provided. Do not remove or deface the mailing
label which contains your name and address. This label must be visible for your vote to be counted.
ONLY BALLOTS RETURNED BY U.S. MAIL TO THE ELECTION OFFICE P.O. BOX BY 9:00 A.M. ON February 25, 2011 WILL BE COUNTED.
You should receive your ballot package by February 10, 2011. If you have not received a ballot by then, or if you make a mistake on your ballot or lose your ballot, or
need any materials which accompanied your ballot, you may request a duplicate by contacting the Local Union at:
Teamsters Local 174
14675 Interurban Ave. S. #303
Tukwila, WA 98168
(206) 441-6060
No person or entity shall limit or interfere with the right of any IBT member to vote, including, but not necessarily limited to, the right to independently determine how to cast his or her ballot, the right to mark his/her ballot in secret and the right to mail the ballot himself/herself. No person or entity may encourage or require an IBT member to mark his/her ballot in the presence of another person or to give his/her ballot to any person or entity for marking or mailing. Any violation of this rule may result in the disqualification of a candidate who benefits from the violation, in imposition of criminal penalties under federal law and/or other consequence or remedy.
Posting of Nominations Result
At the Local Union 174 nomination meeting held on January 3, 2011, the following members were nominated for delegate or alternate delegate to the 2011 IBT Convention:
PDF of Official Posting Notice (English): |
PDF of Official Posting Notice (Spanish): |
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2011 IBT Convention Delegate Nominations
Nomination Notice — Local Union 174
Download this flyer in English
2011 Nominaciones Para
Los
Delgados Para La Convención
International De La IBT
Nomination of candidates for 9 delegate(s) and 6 alternate delegate(s) to the June 2011 International Brotherhood of Teamsters Convention in Las Vegas, NV, will be held on:
- Date: Monday, January 3, 2011
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Teamster Building Main Auditorium
14675 Interurban Ave. S., Tukwila, WA 98168
The expenses of sending the delegates to the IBT Convention will be paid by the Local Union. The expenses of sending 6 alternate delegates
will be paid by the Local Union.
Eligibility To Nominate
To be eligible to nominate or second, a member must have paid dues through December 2010.
Dues and arrearages must be paid by 5:00 PM on 01/03/2011 at Teamsters Local 174, 14675 Interurban Ave. S., Suite 303, Tukwila, WA 98168.
Eligibility To Run
To be eligible to run for Convention delegate or alternate delegate, a member must:
- Be a member in continuous good standing of the Local Union, with one’s dues paid to the Local Union for a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months prior to the month of nomination with no interruptions in active membership due to suspensions, expulsions, withdrawals, transfers or failure to pay fines or assessments;
- Be employed at the craft within the jurisdiction of the Local Union for a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months prior to the month of nomination; and
- Be otherwise eligible to serve if elected.
Method Of Nomination
Delegate candidates will be nominated and seconded separately from alternate delegate candidates. All nominations for delegate and alternate delegate shall be at large.
Any member may:
- Be nominated and seconded orally from the floor by members in good standing other than the nominee; or,
- Be nominated and seconded in writing by members in good standing, other than the nominee, unable to attend the nominations
meeting. A written nomination or second must:
• Be submitted to the Local Union Secretary-Treasurer so as to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. of the day of the nominations meeting;
• State whether it is a nomination or a second;
• Identify the name of the person being nominated or seconded;
• Identify if the nomination or second is for delegate or alternate delegate;
• Be signed and have the last 4 digits of the member’s Social Security Number; and,
• Be treated by the presiding officer as if it had been made from the floor. - Nominate or second more than one candidate;
- Be nominated or seconded by more than one member;
- Decline to be nominated or seconded by a particular person or persons.
Acceptance Of Nomination
The nominee may accept either:
1. In person at the meeting; or, if absent, in writing. 2. If acceptance is made in writing, the document must be presented to the presiding Local Union officer no later than the time the member is nominated. Any member present at the meeting may produce the written acceptance at the time the absent member is nominated.
No member may accept nomination for both delegate and alternate delegate.Any candidate for delegate and alternate delegate is permitted to run as a member of a slate, which is defined as any grouping by mutual consent of two or more candidates. To qualify on the election ballot as a slate, a slate declaration form, which is available from the Secretary-Treasurer or the Election Supervisor at the addresses shown below, must be completed and submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer with a copy to the Election Supervisor, no later than three (3) days after the Local Union’s final nominations meeting.
For additional information relating to the nomination or election process for IBT International Delegates or Alternates, please contact your Local Union Secretary-Treasurer, the Election Supervisor, or the Election Supervisor Regional Director.Any attempt by a person or entity to limit, interfere or retaliate against any IBT member for exercising the right to nominate, second or run as a delegate or alternate delegate, may result in disqualification of a candidate who benefits from the violation imposition of criminal penalties under federal law and/or other consequences or remedy.
The Election Supervisor may be contacted at:
The Election Supervisor Regional Director may be contacted at:Office of the Election Supervisor for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
1801 K Street, N.W., Suite 421-L, Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 429-8683; (877) 317-2011 Toll Free — Facsimile: (202) 429-6809
E-Mail: ElectionSupervisor@IBTvote.org
Name: Christine Mrak
Address: 2357 Hobart Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116
Phone: (206) 932-4288 — Fax: (206) 938-2953
E-Mail: chrismrak@gmail.com
LOCAL UNION PLAN SUMMARY
FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO THE IBT CONVENTION
IBT Local Union 174 is entitled to elect 9 delegates and has chosen to elect 6 alternate delegates to the June 2011 IBT International
Convention. The expenses of all the delegates and alternate delegates will be paid by the Local Union.
The Election Supervisor has approved the Local Union's plan for conducting nominations and elections. The important details of the
plan are summarized below. This summary must remain posted until 30 days after the date of posting of the names of the elected
delegates and alternates, whether chosen by white ballot or as a result of a contested election.
Download the flyer here.
RESUMEN DEL PLAN DEL SINDICATO LOCAL
--- PARA LA ELECION DE DELEGADOS Y DE DELEGADOS SUPLENTES A LA CONVENCION DE LA IBT
| NOMINATION |  Where: Teamster Building (Main Auditorium), 14675 Interurban Ave S., Tukwila, WA 98168When: Monday, January 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Who Can Attend: Any active member may attend any meeting. Who Can Run: A member must be in continuous good standing for a period of twenty-four months prior to the month of January, 2011 . Who Can Nominate: Members in good standing (full dues paid through December, 2010) may nominate or second the nomination of a candidate or slate of candidates: Nominations: Nominations may be made or seconded orally at the nomination meeting or submitted in writing, including the signature and last four digits of the nominator's or seconder's SSN/SIN, to the Secretary-Treasurer not later than 5:00 p.m. of the day immediately prior to the meeting. Candidate Acceptance: A member may accept nomination in person, or if absent from the meeting, by furnishing a written acceptance, including the signature and last four digits of the candidate's SSN/SIN, to the presiding Local Union officer no later than the time the member is nominated. Eligibility Deadline: Dues must be paid at 14675 Interurban Ave S, Suite 303, Tukwila, WA 98168 before 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2011. Additional Info: The Local Union will send a Nominations Notice to all members with additional instructions for participating in the nominations process. |
| ELECTION | Mail Balloting: All members should receive a ballot at their home address before February 14, 2011.
Any member not receiving a ballot by that date should request a ballot by calling the
local Union. Voting Deadline: VOTED BALLOT MUST BE RETURNED BY MAIL IN TIME FOR RECEIPT NO LATER THAN 9:00 A.M. on February 25, 2011. Eligibility Deadline: Dues must be paid at 14675 Interurban Ave S, Suite 303, Tukwila, WA 98168 before 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2011. |
| FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT LOCAL IBT 174 OR YOUR REGIONAL DIRECTOR : |
Christine Mrak 2357 Hobart Avenue, SW Seattle, WA 98116 Ph: 206-932-4288 Fax: 206-938-2953 chrismrak@gtnail.com |
NOTICE OF LOCAL UNION PLAN SUBMISSION FORM
To ALL MEMBERS OF
TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 174
The proposed Local Union Plan to nominate and elect delegates to the 2011 IBT
Convention to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, in June 2011 was submitted to the Election
Supervisor on September 29, 2010.
The Election Plan is available for inspection at the Local Union office at:
14675 Interurban Avenue South
Suite 303, Tukwila, WA 98168
by any member of the Local Union, any candidate for International office, and by the International Union or any subordinate body. Upon request, each of the foregoing has the right to obtain a copy of the Plan at no cost. Inspection may be made during the usual hours of the Local Union office, which are:
Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Any interested Union member or body has the right to submit written comments to the Election Supervisor concerning the Local Union Plan within fifteen (15) days of the submission of the plan to the Election Supervisor. Written comments should be addressed to:
Office of the Election Supervisor
for the Intemational Brotherhood of Teamsters
1801 K Street, Suite 421 L
Washington, DC 20006
202-429-8683
877-317-2011 Toll Free
Facsimile: 202-429-6809
ElectionSupervisor@IBTvote.org