July 2026 Update
This year, the month of July marks an ending point. This is the result of the Local Union holding its Local Election of Officers every three years. July represents the end of the last term of office and August represents the beginning of a new three-year term. I’ve often referred to this cycle as the Local Union “going around the block.”
The Local Election of Officers cannot happen without the hard work of the Members who volunteered to serve as Judges of Election; and in that regard, I’d like to express my gratitude to Anab Mohamed of the Minneapolis Branch, Brian Lay of the St. Paul Branch, and Jennifer Simmons of the NDC Branch.
The Officers which comprise the Local Executive Board and Local Union Council will be sworn in on August 1st by National Secretary – Treasurer Kevin Tabarus.
Part of me would like to say that your Officers plan to hit the ground running; but that would suggest that we were idle or that we have stopped. Butr, I can’t remember a time when we were idle or when we ever stopped. Still, the beginning of new term represents a new commitment to carrying the fight forward, to building a stronger Local Union, and to building a more robust culture of Member engagement.
Maybe you’d like to join our team as the future unfolds. There will soon be an opportunity in all Branches for Members to apply for Representative positions. Are you interested in being of service to your Brothers and Sisters in the Union? If so, keep an eye on the bulletin boards where you work. As a Member you have already joined the Union, maybe its time for you to join the fight! Give it some consideration.
JL