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What are the procedure for applying articles in cwa?...please give me the detailsregarding the same

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What are the procedure for applying articles in cwa?...please give me the detailsregarding the same

The purpose of these appeal procedures is to provide reasonable regulations for the consideration and review of complaints of members regarding actions of the Union or Local, or Union or Local Officers or governing bodies, which are alleged to be in violation of the Union Constitution, Local Bylaws, rights and privileges of members. These procedures are not available to challenge a Local’s decision on membership eligibility.

The appeal procedures set forth herein are in addition to those provided in the Union Constitution which govern (1) appeals from decisions of the Executive Board—Article VII, Section 1, Paragraph (b); (2) appeals from revocations of Local charters—Article XIII, Section 6; and (3) appeals from decisions of trial courts—Article XX, Section 4; and are also in addition to any other appeal procedures provided in Local Bylaws or rules.

The authority for these appeal procedures is set forth in the Union Constitution, Article IX, Section 7:

“The Executive Board of the Union shall establish reasonable appeal procedures within the structure of the Union to review complaints of members which allege violation of the Constitution, Local Bylaws or the rights and privileges of members.”

Appeals from the decision of a Local with reference to the conduct and challenge of Local elections under Article XV, Section 4 of the Union Constitution shall be governed by Section 1(c) of these appeal procedures.

A Local, with Executive Board approval, that negotiates contracts, handles all grievances, arbitration cases, legal expenses and dues collection in those bargaining units that do not exceed 150 potential members may be rebated 70% of the dues collected for that bargaining unit. These Locals are known as ‘70/30 split Locals.’ Where a “70/30” split Local makes a decision not to arbitrate a grievance, the grievant shall have no internal appeal rights under these procedures and the Local shall so advise the grievant.