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The nomination and election of officers for Local 320 will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with Article XXII of the IBT Constitution and with Section 17 of the Local Union 320 Bylaws, as approved on March 1, 2018.
Proper identification is required to be admitted to the meeting.
A General Membership Meeting of Local 320 IBT will be held for the purpose of nominating candidates for Secretary-Treasurer (Principal Officer), President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, and three (3) Trustees of Local 320 IBT. The terms of office for these officers will begin on January 1, 2026, and will end on December 31, 2028.
The Nomination Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:30 A.M. Central Standard Time. At Local 320 Meeting Room - 3rd Floor, 3001 University Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Nominations must be made and seconded at the Nomination Meeting by a member in good standing other than the nominee. A member unable to attend may nominate or second a nomination in writing. A member must accept their nomination at the meeting or, if unable to attend, in writing. Any such written nomination, second, and acceptance must be received by mail by the Secretary-Treasurer by 4 P.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Local 320 or hand delivered to the Secretary-Treasurer by 11:30 A.M. on November 1, 2025, before the start of the Nomination Meeting. No member may accept nomination for more than one position.
To nominate or second a candidate or otherwise participate in the nomination meeting, a member must have their dues paid up through the month of October 2025 and must be an active member on the day of the nomination meeting. Eligibility to nominate or second a nomination may be restored by full payment of dues arrearages on or before October 31, 2025, at 12:00 noon at the offices of Local 320. Prospective candidates are advised to verify their eligibility with the Secretary-Treasurer in advance of the nomination meeting. A meeting for all candidates will take place immediately following nominations with the representative from Global Election Services. Advance copies of the Election Rules are available at the Union office or by contacting the Global Election Services’ Monitor, maralin@voteges.com.
To be eligible to be elected for any office in Local 320, a member must be in continuous good standing in Local 320 and actively employed in a craft within the jurisdiction of Local 320 for a period of 24 consecutive months prior to November 2025 and must be eligible to hold office if elected. This requirement includes the timely payment of dues for the 24-month period, with no interruption in active membership in Local 320 due to suspension, expulsion, withdrawal, transfer, or failure to pay fines or assessments. Candidates shall have the right to campaign and appear on the ballot as members of a slate.
A member on dues check off will not lose good standing as a result of a delay or default in the employer’s transmittal of dues to the Local Union or because of an employer’s failure to make the proper deductions in any month in which the member has earnings from which deductions could have been made. Members in a reserve component of the military or National Guard who are called to active service lasting more than thirty (30) days but not more than twenty-four (24) consecutive months may have their eligibility determined in accordance with Article II, Section 4(a)(4) of the International Constitution.
This election shall be held in accordance with the Local 320 Bylaws, and the IBT International Constitution, and the election rules adopted by the Executive Board. Elected officers of Local 320 shall, by virtue of such election, be delegates to the Joint Council.
The elected officers will take office January 1, 2026.
The printing, mailing, receiving, and tabulating of all ballots shall be conducted by Global Election Services.
To make sure your address is current with Local 320 please call the union office at 1-800-637-5430.
Ballots will be mailed to each active member of Local 320 at that member’s last known address, on or about November 7, 2025. Please return the ballot by mail as soon as possible.
Members who do not receive a ballot in the mail by November 14, 2025, may request a replacement ballot be sent to them. Members can telephone Global Election Services at 1-877-455-9367 Monday through Friday from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. central standard time up until 12 Noon central standard time on November 21, 2025, to request a duplicate ballot. Members must call personally and will receive a confirmation number. If more than one ballot is received from a member, the ballot marked “duplicate” will be accepted.
Election for officers of Local 320 shall be by secret ballot, conducted by mail referendum. The printing, mailing, receiving, and tabulating of all ballots shall be conducted by Global Election Services. In order to vote in the election, a member must be in good standing and have paid their dues through November 2025. Members may pay all dues arrearages, initiation or reinstatement fees, at the Local 320 office until 12 Noon on December 4, 2025.
Ballots will be mailed to each active member of Local 320 at that member’s last known address, on or about November 7, 2025. Returned voted ballots from members of Local 320 must be received and processed at the designated post office box no later than 9 A.M. on December 5, 2025, in order to be counted in this election. The tabulation will be held following the pick-up of the mail on December 5, 2025, at the Local 320 Office, 3rd Floor. Candidates will receive information for themselves and for their observers as to the procedure and time prior to tabulation. Memers who do not receive a ballot in the mail by November 14, 2025, may request a replacement ballot be sent to them. Members can telephone Global Election Services at 1-877-455-9367 Monday through Friday from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. central standard time up until 12 Noon central standard time on November 21, 2025, to request a duplicate ballot. Members must call personally and will receive a confirmation number. If more than one ballot is received from a member, the ballot marked “duplicate” will be accepted.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS IS ON FILE WITH LOCAL 320 IBT. TELEPHONE THE UNION OFFICE AT 1-800-637-5430.
