Constitution Article 9
Article 9 ‐ Semi‐Annual National Meetings[edit]
Section 1[edit]
There shall be established semi‐annual National Meetings of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union. At these meetings, the National Officers shall meet with representatives of the Local Unions. The National Officers also are encouraged to visit, when practicable, a nearby facility where Mail Handlers are employed.
Section 2[edit]
The number of representatives to represent the Local Union at these meetings, and the selection of such individuals, shall be determined by the Local Union President. The respective Local Union shall bear the financial obligations for the attendance of its representatives at those meetings.
Section 3[edit]
The agenda for such semi‐annual meetings shall include the following, in addition to the agenda items submitted by the Local Unions: (i) The National Executive Board shall provide the attendees with its full financial report, outlining the current financial status of the National organization. (ii) A report from the Contract Administration Department. (iii) Discussions pertaining to any issue of legislation; safety, legal or educational activities; or any other issues or activities affecting the membership of this organization. (iv) A report from the National Committee on the Future and any subsequent committees.
Section 4[edit]
This National Organization shall consider information received from the Local Unions in developing its contractual and other organizational goals.
Section 5[edit]
A resolution passed upon a two‐thirds vote of the Local Presidents and/or Representatives shall be binding, with every Local having only one vote, provided that, whenever possible, the resolution is submitted to all Local Presidents and the National Office at least two weeks prior to the semi‐annual meeting.