National union officers are elected by mail ballot of the membership every three years. The officers and national business agents for each craft division are elected by the members in that division. Additionally, regional coordinators are elected by the members in each region. Any member may become a candidate for national office by filing a petition in accordance with the requirements spelled out in the APWU Constitution. Return to top of page 8.
Dues are very reasonable and vary from local to local.
They include national dues established by the National Convention and local dues determined by your local union. After you've joined APWU by completing Form 1187, dues are automatically deducted from your pay check. Return to top of page 9. National dues pay for all the operating expenses of the union, including contract negotiations, grievance handling above the local level, and the cost for arbitration at the regional and national levels. Members' dues also cover the cost of publications, legal fees, legislative activities, education and training, and community service programs.