November 4, 2013

NW13-028

 

To:                   Northwest Council Members

From:               Jimmie Mathis SPEEA Secretary

Subject:            PRESUBMITTED NEW BUSINESS: Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

 

Background

 

The Northwest Council has embraced affiliation with labor councils.

 

SPEEA has members in California.  There are around 120 SPEEA members living or working within the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor district.  http://www.launionaflcio.org

The LA County Federation of Labor dues is $0.55/month/member.

 

SPEEA Constitution

2.2.3.  Association

Association is a joining of unions or groups for a common purpose.

An Association shall be determined by either a Regional or SPEEA Council.

 

Northwest ByLaws

2.2.3.1 Labor Councils

The Northwest Regional Council shall determine any associations with local Labor Councils and additional requirements will be defined in the Northwest Regional Policy. The Northwest Council shall budget and fund future years.

 

The SPEEA Organizational Planning Committee recommends approval and association with the LA County Federation of Labor.

 

 

Motion

 

It is moved   THAT THE NORTHWEST COUNCIL APPROVES AN ASSOCIATION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR AFL-CIO.