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Page 55 - If a delegate, while speaking, be called to order, he shall, at the request of the chair, take his seat until the question of order is decided. Rule 3. Should two or more delegates rise to speak at the same time, the Chair shall decide who is entitled to the floor.
Page 33 - Trustees may elect an auditor, to hold office during the pleasure of the Board, whose duty it shall be to audit the accounts of the Treasurer, and who shall report thereon from time to time as the Treasurer may require or as the Executive Committee may direct. The compensation to be paid such auditor shall be fixed by the Executive Committee subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees. SEC. V. The Director shall present a report of the...
Page 144 - In case the employer shall cease to do business, or shall transfer its business, or any part thereof, to any person or persons, or corporation, this agreement shall be ended, and the stamp or stamps shall be returned to the general president forthwith...
Page 58 - Should two or more delegates rise to speak at the same time, the Chair shall decide who is entitled to the floor. Rule 6.
Page 28 - A member shall report the date of the beginning of his idleness in person at the first regular meeting of his Local Union after such idleness began...
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Page 40 - When a question is pending before the convention, no motion shall be in order except to adjourn, to refer, for the previous question, to postpone indefinitely, to postpone for a certain time, or divide or amend, which motions shall have precedence in the. order named. Rule 12. A motion to lay on the table shall not be debatable, except as provided by Roberts
Page 17 - ... be in good standing. Leaving Meetings To retire from a meeting before adjournment member must rise and address the chair, asking to be excused, when the chair may grant the request. Decorum The President shall not permit any disorderly conduct at meetings and shall not allow a member to speak unless the member has risen, respectfully addressed the chair and been recognized by the chair. Profane or indecent language shall not be permitted. Suspension of Rules The regular order of business may...
Page 174 - ... days and shall be final. In no case shall an application be considered unless the member has been one year in good standing. This is not intended to create a surplus of help in any particular part of the craft.
Page 15 - To the end that strikes may be less frequent and more effective, this Union will render financial support only to such strikes as have received the sanction of the General Executive Board or its authorized Strike Committee before being ordered.