16.02 Procedure for Local Strike Vote
In taking a strike vote Locals shall act in accordance with the following minimum requirements unless otherwise provided by law:
16.02.01 In the case of a single Local Union, which is not involved in a collective bargaining group, or multiple bargaining situation, consent to strike must be secured by a majority vote of the members present and voting and the vote must be by secret ballot cast at a regular or well advertised special meeting(s) of the Local Union. Where meetings cannot feasibly be called, a secret ballot shall be taken of the members, by mail or otherwise, to determine whether or not a strike shall be called.
16.02.02
In the case of Locals which are involved in a collective bargaining group or a
multiple bargaining situation, consent to strike must be secured by:
16.02.02.01 A majority vote of the members present and voting by secret ballot at regular or well advertised special meetings, by a majority of the locals involved; or byEach group of Local Unions involved in a collective bargaining group, or a multiple bargaining situation shall, prior to the start of negotiations, determine which of the strike vote procedures set out in this section shall be followed, and such procedure shall not be changed except by specific approval of the National Executive Board.16.02.02.02 A majority vote of the members present and voting by secret ballot at regular or well advertised special meetings, of the total members voting in all locals involved.
16.02.02.03 Where meetings cannot feasibly be called in 16.02.02.01 or 16.02.02.02 above, a secret ballot shall be taken of the members, by mail or otherwise, on the question of whether or not a strike shall be called.
16.02.03 In the case of Locals or bargaining units, which are involved in a collective bargaining group which crosses industry lines and is national in scope, consent to strike must be secured by each Local or bargaining unit independently and in accordance with the format as decided by the groups participating.