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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS

                                                       HERCULES LODGE #463

LITTLE ROCK AFB, ARKANSAS

BYLAWS

PREAMBLE

The establishment of this Local Lodge as a subordinate unit of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) is an expression of the desire of the workers in the C130 Aircrew Training System (C130 ATS) at Little Rock AFB. Their purpose is to participate fully in the achievement of the objectives of the parent Union, as it seeks to fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the working people in the aerospace industry.

We seek the fulfillment of these hopes and aspirations through democratic processes within the framework of our constitutional government, and, to be consistent with our nation's institutions and traditions.

At the collective bargaining table, in the community, in exercising the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, we shall responsibly serve the interests of all the American people. We pledge ourselves to the more effective organization of working men and women; to the securing to them of full recognition and enjoyment of the rights to which they are justly entitled; to the achievement of ever higher standards of living and working conditions; to the attainment of employment security for all the people; to the enjoyment of the leisure which their skills make possible; and to the strengthening and extension of our way of life and the fundamental freedoms which are the basis of our democratic society.

We shall combat resolutely the forces that seek to undermine the democratic institutions of our nation and to enslave the human soul. We shall strive always to win full respect for the dignity of the human individual whom our union serves. With Divine guidance, grateful for the fine traditions of our past, confident of meeting the challenge of the future, we proclaim these bylaws.

ORIGINAL    BYLAWS

Approved: 2-12-04 Effective:          2-1-04

ARTICLE I

NAME AND AFFILIATION

Section 1. This organization shall be known as the Local Lodge #463, or Hercules Lodge #463 hereinafter referred to as the Local Lodge. It shall at all times maintain affiliation with the IAMAW in accordance with the laws of that organization.

Section 2. The Local Lodge shall maintain affiliations with the Arkansas State Council of Machinists and the Arkansas AFL-CIO.

ARTICLE II

OBJECTIVES

Section 1. The objectives of this Local Lodge shall be to promote the principles of the IAMAW through appropriate activities at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas.

ARTICLE III

a.

To assist in furthering the appropriate objectives and policies of the IAMAW, and of organizations affiliated with the IAMAW, provided such objectives or policies of affiliates are not inconsistent with the objects or policies of the IAMAW;

b.

To promote an exchange of information on matters of common interest within the rank and file of the Local Lodge;

c.

To provide aid, cooperation and assistance to affiliated local unions and other affiliated bodies in common, as well as individual endeavors;

d.

To propose, support and promote legislation favorable to, and, to oppose legislation detrimental to, the interest of workers and organized labor;

e.

To encourage workers to register and vote, thereby exercising their full rights and responsibilities of citizenship, and, to perform their rightful part in the political life of the local, state and national communities;

f.

To engage in such other activities as are consistent with the objectives and principles set forth in the Constitution of the IAMAW.

COMPOSITION

Section 1. The Local Lodge shall be composed exclusively of members of the C 130 ATS whose positions are designated as Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU) represented. All members shall conform to these bylaws as well as the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

ARTICLE IV

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AND HUMAN RELATIONS

Section 1. Local Lodge 463 opposes any discrimination by any of its officers, representatives or members against any other member in any way because of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.

Section 2. The Local Lodge Executive Board, using any other applicable legislation to guide and assist is responsible for upholding the principles of the Local Lodge policy concerning anti-discrimination and human relations. In addition, the Executive Board is responsible for furthering the principles inherit in this policy through training and education of officers and members of the Local Lodge.

Section 3. The Local Lodge Executive Board shall maintain permanent records of any activities involving alleged discrimination or human relations issues. Cases concerning alleged discrimination or human relations issues may involve potentially complex, personal issues. Therefore, any information about these cases must be kept strictly confidential.

ARTICLE V

VOTING

Section 1. Each member shall be entitled to one vote. Voting shall be by voice vote or division of the house (show of hands or standing vote), unless secret ballot is called for by the membership.

ARTICLE VI

MEETINGS

Section 1. Regular meetings of the Local Lodge shall be held on the third Thursday of each month. Official notice of place and time (normally 4:30 p.m.) shall be posted for all members on the bulletin boards located in each C-130 ATS building. Local Lodge meetings in July and August may be cancelled with approval of the Local Lodge membership.

Section 2.  Special meetings to consider specific matters shall be held when ordered by the membership at a regular meeting of the Local Lodge, or by a vote of the Executive Board. Written notice of the special meeting shall be posted three days in advance of the meeting. The matter, or matters, for consideration at the special meeting shall be stated in the notice, and no other business shall be transacted.

Section 3. A quorum to transact business shall consist of at least five (5) Local Lodge members and the President or Vice President, and either the Secretary-Treasurer or the Recording Secretary.

ARTICLE VII

OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS

Section 1. The following are the elected officers of the Local Lodge: the President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Recording Secretary, a Conductor/Sentinel, six (6) Stewards, three (3) Trustees and three (3) Auditors. All will be elected from the general membership.

Section 2. No person shall be eligible to serve as an officer or member of the Executive Board, or to serve on any committee as a delegate, representative, agent or employee of this Local Lodge, unless that person has been a member of the Local Lodge for one year. The person must be free of any delinquency and must have attended at least 50 percent of the regular Local Lodge meetings during the previous 12 months.

Section 3. If any officer, member of the Executive Board, committee member, delegate, representative, agent or employee of this Local Lodge ceases to be a member in good standing, then the office they hold shall become vacant. In the event of a vacancy in any elected office, the President may make a temporary appointment until a special election is held. Nominations will be taken for the vacant office at the next Local Lodge meeting following notification of the vacancy. After nominations, the special election to fill the vacant office will then be held at the next scheduled Local Lodge meeting.

Section 4. The term of office for elected officers shall be three years. Each officer shall remain in office until a successor has been elected and installed.

Section 5. The election shall be held at the Local Lodge meeting in December. Nominations for these elected offices will be taken during the November Local Lodge meeting. The election shall not be postponed except by order of the IAMAW, or, by a duly constituted public authority. A postponed election shall be held at the first succeeding regular Local Lodge meeting, with official and timely notice being given to the membership. This notice may come from the Local Lodge, the IAMAW, or from the public authority that ordered the postponement.

Section 6. Installation of officers shall be held at the regularly scheduled January Local Lodge meeting. If an officer-elect is unavoidably absent, then they shall be installed at the earliest possible meeting following the election, or, they may be given the promise of obligation at a meeting of the Executive Board.

Section 7. The election for uncontested offices may be by acclamation. A voice vote, a show of hands vote, or a standing vote shall suffice for the election of contested offices unless a secret ballot vote is demanded by the membership. A simple majority is required to elect. In cases where no candidate for a particular office receives a majority on the first vote, the two candidates for that office receiving the greatest number of votes shall remain and a second vote shall be taken.

Section 8. Before assuming elected office, each officer-elect shall repeat aloud the following promise of obligation:

"I, (give name) do hereby promise to faithfully perform all the duties of the office to which I have been elected to the best of my ability, and, to uphold the constitution of this Lodge. I further promise to deliver all property in my possession belonging to this Local Lodge to my successor."

ARTICLE VIII

DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Local Lodge and Executive Board. The President and Executive Board shall decide all questions of dispute not controlled by laws and rules of the IAMAW. The President shall countersign all orders, checks and vouchers properly drawn upon or by the Secretary-Treasurer. The President shall appoint committees not otherwise provided for, appoint an educator as well as a communicator, and administer the promise of obligation to all new members. The President shall enforce the laws and rules of the IAMAW applicable to the Local Lodge and its members, and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees. The President shall perform other such duties as may be required by the Constitution, and in the case of a tie vote, cast the deciding vote. The President may appoint as many Sergeant-at-Arms as necessary to assist in maintaining good order and conduct during meetings of the Local Lodge.

Section 2. In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall preside at all meetings of the Local Lodge and Executive Board. In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall countersign all orders, checks and vouchers properly drawn upon or by the Secretary-Treasurer, subject to approval by the Local Lodge. In addition, the Vice President shall assist the President in conducting and maintaining good order at all Local Lodge meetings. The Vice President shall verify that everyone who enters the Local Lodge meetings is a member or an invited guest, and, verify that all property of the Local Lodge is properly cared for. In case of the President's death, removal from office, or resignation from office, the Vice President shall become President and serve out the balance of the remaining term in office.

Section 3. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform the duties outlined in Article C, Section 4 of the IAMAW Constitution. These duties include but are not limited to receiving, depositing and disbursing all funds of the Local Lodge upon proper authorization. The Secretary-Treasurer shall maintain adequate financial records showing the standing of all affiliated organizations, as well as the source and disposition of all funds within their care. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for all Local Lodge funds, and maintain the Local Lodge financial records in a manner consistent with the applicable requirements of the Code of Ethical Practices as approved by the Executive Council of the IAMAW. The Secretary-Treasurer shall submit to the Local Lodge a monthly financial statement of all funds within their care, showing the status of

all accounts in such detail as the Executive Board may require. The Secretary Treasurer shall submit their financial records for an annual audit, as well as whenever the Executive Board shall request to view such financial records.

Section 4. The Recording Secretary shall perform the duties as outlined in Article C, Section 3 of the IAMAW Constitution. The Recording Secretary shall be the custodian of the records of the Local Lodge. In addition, he shall maintain a correct and accurate written record of all Executive Board and Local Lodge meetings.

Section 5. The Trustees shall perform the duties outlined in Article C, Section 9 of the IAMAW Constitution. They shall be the custodians of the physical properties of the Local Lodge, and shall prepare and maintain an inventory of all such properties showing the date of purchase, complete cost and estimated current value. In conjunction with the Auditors, and at the close of June and December each year, the Trustees shall examine all financial records of the Secretary-Treasurer and report to the Local Lodge the status of these financial records.

Section 6. The Auditors shall perform the duties outlined in Article C, Section 8 of the IAMAW Constitution. They are responsible to verify that the financial obligations of the Local Lodge are accurately maintained. In conjunction with the Trustees, and at the close of June and December each year, the Auditors shall examine all Local Lodge financial records of the Secretary-Treasurer and make a report of their findings available to the members of the Local Lodge.

ARTICLE IX

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1.   The Executive Board shall be composed of the President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Recording Secretary and Trustees.

Section 2.   The Executive Board shall be the governing body of the Local Lodge between meetings. It is authorized and empowered to take such action and render such decisions as may be necessary to carry out fully the decisions and instructions of the Local Lodge, and, as may be necessary and appropriate to safeguard and promote the best interest of the Local Lodge. The Executive Board shall be empowered to authorize payment of recurring expenses for the normal operation of the Local Lodge.

Section 3.   The Executive Board shall meet regularly (at least once each month) at such time and place as it may determine. It shall also be on call to meet if the President determines a special meeting is necessary.

Section 4.   A quorum for transaction of business by the Executive Board shall consist of the President or Vice President, and a majority of the members specified in Section 1 above.

ARTICLE X

AFFILIATIONS/CONVENTIONS

Section 1. The Local Lodge shall be affiliated with the Arkansas State Council of Machinists and the Arkansas State AFL-CIO Council. The Local Lodge shall pay all fees required to maintain such affiliations.

Section 2.

Selection of delegates.

a. Delegates required to attend meetings or conventions of these affiliations shall be approved volunteers selected from the membership. Necessary fees (transportation, hotel, travel, and per diem) will be approved by the membership.

b. Delegates to the IAMAW National Convention shall be approved volunteers who are selected from the membership. Necessary fees (transportation, hotel, travel, and per diem) will be approved by the membership.

c. Delegates to the Arkansas Labor/Management Conference shall be volunteers approved by the membership. Necessary fees (transportation, hotel, travel, and per diem) will be approved by the membership.

Section 3. With the approval of the membership and IAMAW, the Local Lodge may provide a donation (purchase item) not to exceed $200 for the District 156 and Arkansas Labor/Management Conference raffles.

ARTICLE XI

PER CAPITA TAXES AND FEES

Section 1. The Local Lodge shall pay a monthly per capita tax to the IAMAW for all of its dues paying members. Per capita taxes shall also be paid to assure the affiliations as listed in Article X, Section 1.

ARTICLE XII

FINANCIAL PRACTICES AND AUDITS

Section 1. All funds of this Local Lodge shall be placed on deposit in a national bank, or other federally insured financial institution as designated by the Executive Board.

Funds shall be paid out only by a check bearing the signatures of the Secretary Treasurer and the President. Checks payable to the Secretary-Treasurer shall be administered through the District Lodge. A voucher showing the particular purpose of the expenditure and the source of the authority for making such expenditure will properly support the expenditure. All invoices, receipts and other supporting documents shall be attached to the voucher. The voucher shall be signed by the Secretary Treasurer and countersigned by the President.

Section 2. A fidelity bond shall cover all officers and agents of the Local Lodge with financial responsibility. The amount of the bond is to be determined by the Executive Board, or, as required by the Secretary-Treasurer of the IAMAW. Should the amount of this bond exceed the amount of bond regularly furnished without cost by the IAMAW, the Local Lodge shall pay the additional cost of such bond.

Section 3. Local Lodge membership dues shall be assessed at the rate of two times a member's hourly wage. Lead pay, shift differential and overtime pay will not be included in the calculation of membership dues.

Section 4.  Appropriations of Lodge funds, except per capita tax, affiliation fees and regular monthly bills, shall not be made unless approved by the membership.

Section 5.  The Lodge checking account will not exceed $15,000.000. All monies in excess after bills are paid will be transferred into a savings fund at the same bank as the checking account.

Section 6.  A maximum of $50.00 shall be authorized to provide flowers/get well baskets and cards for the member or immediate family members hospitalized or funeral sprays or donations to a charitable organization in the event of death of a member or family member. The cost of delivery shall not be included as part of the $50.00.

Section 7.  The monthly expense allowance of the following Lodge members shall be set as follows:

                        (a)       President                                           $ 25.00

                        (b)       Vice President                                  $ 20.00

                        (c)        Recording Secretary                        $ 20.00

                        (d)       Secretary-Treasurer                         $125.00

                        (e)       Chief Steward                                   $ 25.00

                        (f)         The Communicator/Educator          $ 50.00

ARTICLE XIII                        COMMITTEES

Section 1. The five standing committees of Membership, Scholarship, Bylaws, Wellness and Entertainment, will require a minimum of two (2) members each. The President, subject to the advice and consent of the Executive Board, shall appoint chairpersons of standing committees.

Section 2.  The members of the standing committees shall serve at the pleasure of the President.

Section 3.  The Local lodge may establish Special Committees as needed. The President shall appoint chairpersons of Special Committees unless otherwise directed by the Local lodge.