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Laa diagrammas suivants iliustrant la m*thoda. 2 3 5 6 MICROCOPY RESOLUTION TEST CHART (ANSI and ISO TE*:^! CHART No. 2) 1.0 I.I IS. lUku |t3 171 2.5 [2.2 2.0 L8 ^ /APPLIED IIVMGE Inc 1653 Eost Main Street Rochester, New York 14609 (716) 482 - 0300 - Phone (716) 288-5989 -Fox USA SPAAUo'iS-]- CONSTITUTION BY-LAWS and RULES .===OF ORDER= CONSTITUTION, FT-LAWB, AND WJhEB or ORD'_a AMKNDED FEBRUABT 2, X917 r.OW*M « eROOKMOUSE, fRINffRS VANCOUVER, B.C. e f^ ^/o*oiidition, and also look after and maintain ^be heating requirements. His re- uiureratioa shall be fixed from time to time as the Local may direct. If a member of this anion, he shall pay no dues, but all assess- ments, and shall be employed for quarterly terms if found competent. ARTICLE in. Section I. It shall be the duty of the Pre- sident to preside over all meetings and en- force due observance of the Constitution ar 1 Bylaws. Sec. 2. It shall be the duty of the Vice- president to assist the President in maintain- ing order, and in the President's absence, to fulfill the duties and exercise the power de- volving on him. Sec. 3. It shall be the duty of the Secre- tary-treasurer to attend all the regular, special and mass meetings of the Local, and keep an accurate record of the proceedings of same. He shall act as official correspon- dent, and must keep on file a duplicate copy of all letters sent from his office. He shall receive all dues, assessments and other moneys accruing to the Local, and shall keep a cor- rect account of same. He shall submit a re- port of receipts and disbursements at each regular meeting, and pay all bills authorized by the Local, (amounts of five dollars or over to be paid by cheque). He shall deposit all moneys in a bank, to be designated by the Local, and shall keep these transactions open for inspection by the auditors at any time. He may keep on hand for petty expenses the sum of twenty-five dollars; he shall submit monthly, quarterly and yearly financial state- ments. He shall have charge of all taiatters pertaining to the waterfront, and shall as nearly as pcsible meet all ships entering the port, and endeavor to secure all the work for the members of this Local. He shall be a member of all standing committees, also a member of any committee appointed to inter- view the employers. His hours shall be the regular longshore hours of the port, but he 6 must hold himself in readiness to act at any time should the exigencies of the case detaand it. During working hours, he shall, as far as possible, keep in touch with the office. For these services, his remuneration shall be lixed from time to time as the Local may direct. When vacating his office, he shall turn over the bank book, together with all other papers pertaining to the business of the Local to the Trustees, who will hold them until his succes- sor is elected. This official must be bonded. Sec. 4. It shall be the duty of the Door- keeper to take charge of the door at the recular meeting to see that all men entering the meetings are qualified to remain, and to assist the President in maintaining order. Sec. 5. It shall be the duty of the Trus- tees to take charge of all the property of the Local. They shall have complete supervision of the hall, but may not incur any expense, except in case of emergency, without the con- sent of the Local. They shall exatame al bills before same are presented to the Local for approval. At least two of them mast affix their signature to any cheque issued by the Secretary-treasurer. Sec 6. It shall be the duty of the Business Aeent to have charge of all matters pertain- ing to the waterfront. He shall as nearly as possible meet all ships entering the port, and endeavor to secure all the work for the mem- bers of the Local. He shall, if called upon to supply men for a job, give preference to the members in good standing. He sball be a member of all standing committees, also a member of any cotaimittee appointed to meet the employers. His hours shall be the regular longshore hours of the port, but he must hold himself in readiness to act at any time should the exigencies of the case demand it. During Ids working hours, he shall, as far as possible, keep in tofdch with the office. His remuner- ation shall be fixed from time to time as the Local may direct. AETICLE IV. Section 1. If any officers absent them- ielves from three consecutive meetings with- out good and sufficient reasons, their offices shall be declared vacant by the presiding officer. Sec. 2. All officers of this Local shall be exempt from dues but must pay all assess' ments. ABTICLE V. Section 1. No member shall be eligible for office, or to act as a delegate to a convention, unless he has been a member for six months, and is in good standing. AETICLE VI. Section 1. No funds can be withdrawn from the bank unless cheque is stamped with the seal of the Local and bears the signatures of the Secretary-treasurer and two Trustees. 8 BY-LAWS ARTICLE I. Section 1. Regular meetings of the Local shall be held weekly, day and hour to be fixed from time to time. Twenty members in good standing shall constitute a quoram for the transaction of business at any regular meeting. Sec. 2. Special taieetings may be called by the President, Secretary-treasurer or Business Agent, at the request of any twelve members in good standing, the names of said members to be recorded. If less than forty members are present at the opening of the meeting, it shall immediately adjourn. Any action taken at a special meeting shall not be final and binding unless ratified at the next regular meeting. Sec. 3. Mass meetings may be called by the President, Secretary-treasurer or Business Agent, at the reouest of any twenty members in good standing, names of said members to be recorded. If less than two hundred and fifty members are present at the opening of the meeting, it shall automatically become a special meeting only. Any action taken at a mass meeting shall require a two-thirds majority, and shall be final and binding. 9 ■lii riii 1 . i: t ABTICT.E II. Section 1. Six standiBg co"J°»i**«t«^?«f be elected at the first and second '-eetings of each term, as follows: Executive ^ommittee, twenty-seven metabcrs; Agreement Commit- tee, three members; Application .Committee three members; Auditing Committee, three membeTs ; Roll Call Committee, three mem- bers; Library Comtaittee, three members. Sec 2 The executive committee shall meet weekly, day and hour to be arranged from time to time. This committee i* e»«P«^5'«^^, to initiate new business, subject to the final approval of this Union. The f 'e"f«\*i,?^,^^ retary-treasurer and Business Agent, shall be^ considered regularly elected members of exe- cutive committee by virtue of their office. Sec 3. A Hospital Committee, consisting of three members, shall be appointed by the presiding officer at each regular meeting. They shall be selected from the index of the ledger, and on refusal to serve without giving sufficient reason, shall be fined one dollar. All other temporary committees shall be selected from the index of the ledger All members of standing committees shall be ex- empt from duty on temporary committees. Sec 4. Any member having accepted elec- tion on any committee, and neglecting to per- form the duties of his office, shall be dealt with as the Local may c^rect. Sec. 5. Chairman of committees shall have power to call a meeting of their respective 10 I I committees at any time, and shall designate the place of meeting. .-i- ARTICLE III. Section 1. No member of this Local shall work as a longshoreman or freigbthandler for less than the recognized union wages of the ^""sec. 2. Sundays and legal holidays, also ftoy work perfortaied between the hdars of o ^L. and 7 a. m., and th« noon hour, shall be considered as overtime. • ARTICLE IV. Section 1. Any intoxicated member work- ing on a veUel or dock, and refusing to leave at the request of any officer of the Local, shall be fined two dollars and fifty cents. Sec. 2. Any charge made against a l>rother member must be presented in writing to the Secretary-treasurer, vyho will then refer the charge to the executive committee. In case X member making the charge fails to sub^ stantiate his charge, his action will be deemed malicious, and he will be fined two dollars and fifty cents. ; ARTICLE V. Section L Allmembers st purchase but- tons when accepted, and . .t ^e" **^«JJ ^J' a prominent place on their person when look- ing for employment. These buttons are the property of the Local, and must be returned to th« Seerctarytreasurer m the event of the member leaving the jurisdiction of this Local. 11 i ■ ARTICLE VI. Section 1. Meal hours shall be strictly ob- served, unless in the ease of silk, mail, or where there in an enuergency, same to be left to the discretion of the Secretary-treasurer. Sec. 2. Any member of this local quitting work before the job is completed, and doing So without reasonable excuse and competing for work on any .other vessel or dock within twenty-four hours from the time he is ordered back on his original job, shall be fined two dollars and fifty cents, oversleeping shall not be considered a reasonable excuse. In addi- tion to the fine, the Business Agent or Secre- tary-treasurer shall be empowered to take any member o£F the job who violates this section. Sec. 3. Any member employed on a vessel or dock who shall utilize his spare time in working on another vessel or dock, while the original job is unfinished, except when it is impossible to secure unemployed members, shall be fined two dollars and fifty cents. Sec. 4. The name of any member owing six months' dues and assessments shall be strjck of the books, and' such membe? to be reinstated, must receive two-thirds iipjority vote of a regular meeting, and must pay all back dues and assessments, together with a fine of two dollars and fifty cents, provided, however, that the amount so charged shall in no case exceed one year's dues and assess- ments. Sec. 5. During the reading of the minutes, the roll call committee will record the names 12 ■i of those present, and will report the names of those members who have been absent for four consecutive meetings, when a fine jf JJ^y cents will be placed against all such mem- bers, andean additional fine of fifty cents for each successive meeting until he presents himself. Sec. 6. All fines imposed J^aU be charged by the Secretary-treasurer to t^ie members ?fom whom due.' Any moneys tendered for dues will not be accepted as such «antil the amount of fine has first been covered. Sec 7. Any member owing taore than two montis' dues,^hall be in bad Bta«d-g an^ suspended from work until one month s dues are paid. Sec. 8. Hatchtenders, pilers and sljn&fe; shall act as stewards on the vessel or dock on wWch they are employed and ^^^l^'f^^J^ the Secretary-treasurer the number, if any, of non-union men employed on the joD. ARTICLE Vn. Section 1. GamV'ing in the hall is strictly prohibited. Sec 2. Intoxicated members shall not be permitted to use hall; should any such mem- ber dispute this, and refuse to leave at the request^f any officer, he shall be fined one dollar and denied use of hall for one month. Sec. 3. All members using hall must ob- serve rules as formulated from time to time by the trustees. 13 ARTICLE VIII. Section 1. Any member who is unable to work through sickness or accident, shall be exempt from dues and assessments after one month's disability, until such timer as he re- sumes work; provided he was in good stand- ing when his illness began, and provided he can furnish proof of his illness to the local. Sec. 2. Upon the death of any metaber in good standing, his remains shall, when not otherwise provided for, be taken in c^a^ge by the President or Vice-president, and buned at a cost not exceeding seventy-five dollars. Sec. 3. On the death of a member ir. good standing, the presiding officer shall call for volunteers to act as pallbearers, such volun- teers, if found satisfactory to the local, shall appointed to fulfill their respective duties and if foand delinquent, shall be dealt with as the local may direct. Sec. 4. No money shall be disbursed by this local under any circumstances, except for working expenses and the burial of deceased members. ARTICLE IX. Section 1. All applications must be signed by two members who have been in good standing in the local for six months. Sec. 2. Thie names of the applicants and their vouchers must be posted on the board for a period of one week preceding their ex- amination. .14 Sec. 3. All applicants, with their vouchers, must appear before the executive committee at such times as the committee may decide. Sec. 4. If accepted, all applicants will be placed on a probationary period of six months. ABTICLE X. Section 1. This Constitution and Bylaws shall not be suspended, rescinded or amended except by a two-thirds majority vote of all members present at a regular meeting, neither shall they be suspended, rescinded or amended without giving written notice of motion to suspend, rescind or amend, 0jch notice of mo- tion to be read at two consecutive regulor meetings prior to the motion being voted on. Sec. 2. This Constitution and Bylaws shall take effect frotai the date of their adoption, and shall rescind all former conflicting mo- tions. ^w 15 ■ '•H RULES OF ORDER 1. On motion, the regular order of busi- ness may be suspended by a two-thirds vote of the assembly at any time, to dispose of any urgent business. 2. Any conversation, by whimpering or otherwise, which is calculated to disturb a member while speaking, or hinder the trans- action of business, shall be deemed a violation of order. 3. A motion to be entertained by the pre- siding officer must be seconded, and the sec- onder as well as the mover, must be recog- mzed by the chair; it shall be reduced to writing at the request of the Secretary. 4. In presenting a motion a brief state- ment of its object may be made, but no dis- cussion of its ^^lerits shall be admitted until the question is stated by the chair. 5. Any member having made a motion can withdraw it by consent of a second; bat a motion once debated cannot be withdrawn except by unanimous consent. 6. When a member wishes the floor h« shall rise and respectfully address the chair; and, if recognized by the chair, he shall be entitled to tL. floor. 16 7. Any m«mber may call for the diviaion thereof!"'"*'"" ''^'" '^' -en.^ will Xu 8. If two or knore members rise to sDeak u^fntifirt^j-jsiroor' -^-^ '^^'^ ^^^ Suage ^*'"''"*^ *"^ i. ..^corous Ian wi??' ^^^ »««>*>«' "hall intermpt another IJ^^ ^'^®'?\"«' «««P* on a point of order when he shall definitely state the poinfand thejhair shall decide "the same wftCt dj! * ^^'j ^'^* member while speaking be called J? S\-V^?i^*'^H*^« -^»* "°t" the point be may'p^c;^:^ '' "'*"' ^' ^-^^«<^ - -<>-^ decfs'ion'nJTi."'*?^.*' i' dissatisfied with the decision of the chair, he may appeal to the meeting against the decision. ^^ ^ dec?sion^n?\r *fP-®*^ ".^^^'^ »K*^»n«t the sfated?o tL if ^.^^"'. 'H^ *PP«*^ »»^»» be ?i« A • • ® meeting in these words: ''Shall the decision of the chair be upheld!" The taember appealing wiU then state the grounds of his appeal, and the chairman shaU jrive the reason for his decision. Thereupon^Jhe meeting shall proceed to vote upon the apDeal without further debate. ^^ onth. ^^ "'^"'u*' "^^^ "P«*^ "nore than once on thP same subject until all members desir 17 ing the floor nhall have spoken, nor more than twice without consent of the chairtaan. 15. The presiding officer shall .not speak on any subject except points of order, and appeals from the decision of the chair; he shall have a vote on all questions before the m«eting, and in case of a tie vote the question at issue shall be declared lost. 16. When the previous question is moved and seconded, it shall be put in this form: "Shall the main question now be putt" If this is carried, all farther motions, amend- ments and debate shall b<> excluded, and the question put without delay. 17. Before the presiding officer declares the vote on a question, any member may ask for a division of the house, when the chair- man will comply with the qfjest, and a standing vote be taken. 18. When a question has been decided, it can be considered only at the same meeting or at the next regular meeting. 19. A motion to reconsider must be made and seconded by two members who voted with the majority. 20. When a question is before the meeting, BO taiotion shall be in order except: 1. To lay on the table. 2. For the previous question. 3. To postpone to a given time. 4. To refer — to recommit. 5. To amend. 18 iw *^®"® ?''"** motions shall have prece- dence m order aa herein arranged. 21. The following are not debatable: 1. To adjourn. 2. To call to order. 3. To close debate Previous question. 4. To extend the limits of debate. . o. To lay on the table. 6. To limit debate. 7. To object to consideration of a ques- tion. ^ 8. To call for the orders of the day. 9. To read a paper. ^^' ^tion*^**""^*' *" undebatabJe ques- 11. To suspend the rules. 12. Tc take from the table. 13. To withdraw a motion. ir,^.:^/ "*****T *® a^^iown shall always be in order e:!:cept: /■»"»- 1. Wher a question is before the house. Q ^u * ™®™^«' l»a8 the floor. 3. When the members are votinjr. 4. When it is decided to take the previ- oas question. 5. When the delegates from affiliated unions desire to report. ♦«?f* i?:",