October 10, 2023
LOCAL LODGE 2323 AND DISTRICT LODGE 140 ELECTION CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS
This notice serves as a reminder to all members, candidates and their active supporters
that they must remain in compliance with ALL terms and conditions of Grand Lodge
Circular 869 – Canadian Election and Other Requirements through the entirety of
the campaign period.
From the September 5, 2023 Local Lodge 2323 nomination meeting, all candidates were
furnished with copies of Grand Lodge Circulars 865, 868 and 869. All candidates were
encouraged to read all three documents with particular emphasis on the rules governing
candidate and supporter conduct during the campaign period and on election day as
detailed in GLC869.
I would like to draw members’ attention to Grand Lodge Circular 869, Section C. –
Use of Union or Employer Funds in Elections is Prohibited, Item 4. Which states:
4. Candidates and their supporters are required to campaign on their own
time only. Campaigning while on pay status with the union or with the
employer is prohibited.
Candidates who are found to be in violation of any rule or requirement of GLC869 can
be deemed by Grand Lodge as being ineligible to hold elected office.
I would also remind members that engaging in any activities other than your normally
assigned work duties during regularly scheduled working hours without the express
permission of the employer may be considered as time theft by the employer.
To report the above infraction please send an email to president@iamaw2323.ca
Let’s all have a fair election and good luck to all.
In Solidarity
Vick Seebalak
President LL2323
