CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES RECOGNIZE DEDICATED MEMBERS AND NEED FOR GROWTH

On the first day of the 2022 Special Convention, the Committee on Finance referred a resolution, adopted by the Convention, that amended the Constitution to lower IU dues for eligible disabled members, and to exempt inactive members with 30 continuous years of service provided they are no longer actively working at the trade.

“This was an important constitutional change that will reward the loyalty and hard work of members who have served BAC and the industry for decades,” said delegate and Local 9 PA President Norman Ringer. “As long-time members retire from active service, it’s important to keep them engaged in the union that they helped build.”

Another Constitutional amendment, referred by the new Committee on Organizing and adopted by the Convention, focused on growing the union.

Recognizing that organizing is central to BAC’s survival, growth, and success, the Convention amended the International Union Constitution to require each Local Union and ADC to establish an Organizing Committee that includes rank-and-file members as well as officers and staff.

“Organizing has been BAC’s primary objective since our founding, and it follows that every BAC affiliate needs to have an Organizing Committee focused solely on growing the union and bringing the power and security of BAC representation to unorganized craftworkers,” said President Driscoll, welcoming the Convention’s action.