Mail Hanlders Local Union No 323

“The local is comprised of active and associate members. Active members are any persons employed in the u.s. Postal service within the territorial jurisdiction of this local union and within a craft falling within the jurisdiction of the national postal mail handlers union. Associate members are persons employed in any branch, department, or agency of the federal government, including the u.s. Postal service or the government of the district of columbia, who do not qualify for regular membership in this local union. Individuals may be admitted to associate membership in this local union upon the payment of its regularly required monthly dues, or on such other terms and conditions as shall be determined by the national postal mail handlers union. Associate members shall be entitled to participate in the mail handlers health benefit plan or any other national or local insurance or benefit program in which they are enrolled but shall not have the right to vote, to hold office or serve as delegates, and to attend those portions of local union meetings not affecting their rights as associate members or as members of union benefit plans.”

“The positions of local president, vice president, recording secretary, treasurer, state representatives and branch presidents are subject to approval by a majority vote of regular members in good standing. These positions are up for re-election every three years.”

“All active members employed by the u.s. Postal service shall be entitled to ratify or reject by majority vote, national contracts or parts thereof tentatively agreed to through negotiations. Members shall be furnished with the text of any proposed changes and deletions together with their ballots. The outcome of the membership referendum shall be binding.”

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“Form 990 is provided to the entire executive board. After any questions have been answered, the form 990 is approved, signed and filed.”

“The local makes its governing documents and financial statements available to members. These documents can be reviewed upon request at the local's office in st. Paul, mn.”

“Increase in investment in building corporation 18,810.”