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ARTICLE
VII
Salaries SALARIES EXAMPLE #1 Sec. 1. Salaries shall be as follows:
Sec. 2. Should any two (2) offices be combined, then the officer shall receive the salary of only one (1) office, whichever is higher. Sec. 3. Receipts, vouchers, or other reasonable proof of claim shall support all disbursements for authorized expenditures made on behalf of the Local Union.
SALARIES EXAMPLE #2 Sec. 1. Salaries shall be as follows:
Sec. 2. The salary of the President shall be increased by the same percentage as any negotiated wage increase under the agreement with ____________. Each change shall become effective following submission to and approval by the International President. Sec. 3. Should any two (2) offices be combined, then the officer shall receive the salary of only one (1) office, whichever is higher. Sec. 4. Receipts, vouchers, or other reasonable proof of claim shall support all disbursements or authorized expenditures made on behalf of the Local Union. Sec. 5. Full-time officers and representatives shall, in addition to their salary, receive an amount equal to any bonus payment, lump sum payment, gain share payment, or incentive payment received by the membership when negotiated with the employer. Incentive or gain share payments shall be determined by applying the same percentage received by the members to the salary of the full-time officers and representatives. Lump sum or settlement bonus payments shall be limited to the amount received by the ________________ (classification used to establish salary, if any).
SALARIES EXAMPLE #3 Sec. 1. Salaries shall be as follows:
Sec. 3. Receipts, vouchers, or other reasonable proof of claim shall support all disbursements for authorized expenditures made on behalf of the Local Union. |
Sec. 1. Salaries, or
the method of setting salaries, must be stated in
detail, and must be stated in a defined amount or
by a defined formula. It is not permissible to pay
a salary to any officer or appointed position that
is not stipulated in this article. The use of words
not less than, minimum, or
maximum, are not permitted.
If no salaries are paid, then the word “none” should
appear as Section 1. The salaries in the Pattern
Bylaws are intended only as examples.
EXPENSES, IN LIEU OF SALARIES, ARE NOT APPROVABLE. Example 1 - Sec. 1. Weekly salaries of full-time officers, assistants, and representatives, should be established by a formula tied to a specific classification. Examples: 40 x 120% of the Journeyman rate;
or This provides automatic increases coincidental with the negotiated wage increases and negates the need to process an amendment to the bylaws for each increase. Full-time officers, assistants, and representatives should be provided with benefits to the same extent as the members of the local union. A simple statement to this effect is generally sufficient. Vacation should be provided for the full-time staff even where the members may not enjoy such a benefit. Vacation must be taken during the year in which it is earned. Example 1 - Sec. 3. Sections may be added to define expenses, travel allowances, etc., as the local union deems necessary. Mileage allowances are no longer stated in the amount per mile. Instead, the phrase “in an amount as determined by the Executive Board” is substituted for the amount which negates the need to amend the bylaws for each change in the mileage allowance. The mileage allowance may be tied to the amount paid under the agreement or the amount permitted by the IRS. Example 2 - Sec. 1 . Typical of the salary provisions under many local unions where no officer is full time. Example 2 - Sec. 2. This provides an indexing mechanism for those salaries the local union feels should be increased when the members receive an increase in pay. All increases in salaries under this provision must be reported to the International President. Example 2 - Sec. 5. This section may be added to Article VII to ensure payment of a lump sum to full-time officers and staff when salaries are indexed. NOTE: The following provision is offered as an example: Sec. ___. (a). Officers, assistants and members shall be reimbursed for lost wages and expenses incurred while conducting Union business when authorized by the Business Manager and/or President. Reimbursement for lost wages shall be at the individual’s straight time hourly rate limited to actual time lost, exclusive of overtime. In no event shall reimbursement for lost wages exceed the basic hours of the workday or work week. (b). A mileage allowance shall be paid when a personal vehicle is used on authorized Union business. Said allowance shall be equal to the amount paid under the agreement with (Name of Employer). Alternative: Said allowance shall be determined annually by the Executive Board subject to approval by the local union. (c). Reimbursement shall be claimed by completing an official expense voucher subject to review by the Executive Board and approved by the local union. Vouchers shall be accompanied by receipts. Example 3 - Sec. 1. Since the classification utilized is stipulated under the labor agreement, there is no need to advise the International President each time there is an increase in the hourly wage. However, when the hour multiplier changes, it is necessary to amend the bylaws. This method is preferred as it eliminates the need for corresponding with the International President and does not necessitate a change in the posted salary each time there is an increase. |
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