Seeking Authorization to Engage in Direct Action; Revision to the Bylaws for Units – Article II, Section 2 (a)
Article II Section 2 (a)
Current Language
a. Direct Action
Examples. Direct action includes agitation, demonstrations, marches, picketing, boycotts, economic sanctions and other appropriate action.
Authority. In accepting the mantle of leadership bestowed by virtue of their charter which requires the aggressive pursuit of the Association's mission, Units are encouraged to follow an independent course of action set out by the Unit's membership as long as it is consistent with the Association's policies and objectives. However, no Unit shall initiate, endorse or participate in direct action on behalf of the Association, or any Unit of the Association, without the express written authorization of the President and CEO and General Counsel.
Direct Action Approval Procedure. Any Unit of the Association seeking to initiate, endorse or participate in direct action as described above shall seek prior, timely authorization in writing from the President and CEO and General Counsel. Units must submit requests for approval within 15 business days before the date of proposed action. The President and CEO shall respond within 10 business days after receipt of said request. The President and CEO and General Counsel, at their discretion and in accordance with the objectives of the Association, shall communicate approval, or disapproval of said proposed direct action in writing to the Unit.
Revised Language
a. Direct Action
Examples. Direct action includes agitation, demonstrations, marches, picketing, boycotts, economic sanctions and other appropriate action.
Authority. In accepting the mantle of leadership bestowed by virtue of their charter which requires the aggressive pursuit of the Association's mission, Units are encouraged to follow an independent course of action set out by the Unit's membership as long as it is consistent with the Association's policies and objectives. However, no Unit shall initiate, endorse or participate in direct action on behalf of the Association, or any Unit of the Association, without the express written authorization of the President and CEO and General Counsel.
Direct Action Approval Procedure. Any Unit of the Association seeking to initiate, endorse or participate in direct action as described above shall seek prior, timely authorization in writing from the President and CEO and General Counsel. Units must submit requests for approval within 15 10 business days before the date of proposed action. The subject line of the e-mail sent by the unit seeking authorization should read "Direct Action." The President and CEO shall respond in a timely manner after receipt of said request. The President and CEO and General Counsel, at their discretion and in accordance with the objectives of the Association, shall communicate approval, or disapproval of said proposed direct action in writing to the Unit. If the 10 business days makes the direct action irrelevant due to the pressure to respond immediately, the unit shall receive approval by email to ensure that the response to the unit is timely.