Committees

CWA Local 1038 is putting together the following committees:

The Community Services and Civic Duties Committee

shall assist in developing all community services programs.

The Education Committee

The Education Committee shall assist in developing the

Local’s education program and, with the Local Executive

Board, be responsible for effectuating the Union’s and

Local’s education program.

The Election Committee

a. The Election Committee shall conduct and

supervise all nominations, elections and referenda

of the Local in accordance with the Union

Constitution and these Bylaws and shall verify that

all nominees are members in good standing and are

willing to hold office.

b. The Election Committee shall ensure that each

member has a reasonable opportunity to nominate

and vote for the candidate of his or her choice.

c. The Election Committee shall also determine all

questions concerning the conduct and challenges of

elections subject to the right of appeal to the Local

Executive Board and/or Local membership.

d. The Election Committee shall conduct a secret

ballot election for Local delegates to the National

Convention as directed by the Local Executive

Board and in accordance with Articles X and XIV

of these Bylaws.

e. The Chair of the Election Committee shall be

responsible for turning over all completed ballots to

the Secretary at the completion of the ballot count.

The Legislative and Political Action Committee (LPAC)

a. The Legislative and Political Action Committee shall assist

in developing, pursuing and making recommendations

concerning the political and legislative program of the

Local. It shall be responsible for the Local’s program to

COPE and GOTV programs.

b. Prior to the endorsement of any candidate for public office

by the Executive Board of the Local, the LPAC shall vote on whether

or not to recommend the endorsement of a

candidate and the LPAC’s recommendation shall be

presented to the Local Executive Board.

c. Prior to the Local Executive Board authorizing any

contribution to a candidate, candidate committee, political

committee, continuing political committee or party

committee in excess of $1,500, the members of the LPAC

shall vote on whether or not to recommend such

contribution and the LPAC’s recommendation shall be

presented to the Local Executive Board. The Local shall

not make direct contributions to candidates that have not

been endorsed by the Local Executive Board.

The Membership Committee

a. The Membership Committee shall assist the Local in

developing programs around membership recruitment and

retention in existing bargaining units.

b. The Membership Committee shall accept or reject

membership applications in accordance with the By-laws

and rules of this Local and Article V of the Union

Constitution and policies of the Union.

Organizing Committee

The Organizing Committee shall assist the Local Executive

Board and members in organizing all non-union employees

within the Local’s jurisdiction.

The Equity Committee

The Equity Committee shall assist the Local in developing

programs to address issues of equality involving race,

national origin, and sexual preference.

The Women’s Committee

The Women’s Committee shall assist the Local in

developing programs to address issues of gender equality.

CWA Next Generation Committee

Through its Next Generation program, the Communications Workers

of America (CWA) is connecting members aged 35 and under with seasoned

member-mentors over the age of 35 to form a network of committed union

activists across the country. Next Gen activists bring youthful energy

and unique insights to the task of advancing economic and social justice.

Special Committees

Special Committees shall have the duties and

responsibilities as assigned by the Local Executive Board

subject to the right of the general membership to overrule.

If you are interested in joining any one of these committees, please contact Evangeline Banks at ebank@cwa1038.org

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