| CLEVELAND, August 26 -- BLET members have rejected an initiative that would have created larger local divisions within the Brotherhood.
Section 37(b) of the Brotherhood’s bylaws called for a membership vote on whether to keep divisions at their current size or merge them with other divisions if active membership in the division falls below 25. Currently, the BLET has 94 divisions that have less than 25 members.
Ballots were mailed on July 22 and voting concluded at the close of business today.
“This is just another example of why the BLET is one of the most democratic unions in the United States,” said BLET National President Don Hahs. “All active members of our organization were given the opportunity to vote on this provision and the majority voted no. The membership has spoken loud and clear and we will abide by the membership’s voice.” Friday, August 26, 2005
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