Executive Board Elections
The Executive Board consists of officers and members-at-large. Five positions are open for the upcoming year. You must have been a member of the union for one full year to run; if you are interested in a position and have not been a member full one full year, please let us know anyway. No member may run for multiple positions. Executive board officer positions whose terms expire in May 2027:
Executive Board Officers
President
Description of Duties:
- The President is responsible for overseeing organizing and the day-to-day administration and management of the local union, which consists of contract enforcement, interfacing with UConn’s Dept. of Labor Relations, the Graduate School, and other administrators and offices at the University, working with other union leaders on campus, collaborating with student, activist and community groups on matters affecting the membership, and more. The President is also the primary contact and representative to UAW Region 9A, and is expected to attend monthly Presidents’ meetings. The President is also responsible for the supervision of all staff, and is empowered to delegate whatever authority is necessary for efficient operation of the local.
- Paid positions have the option of being a time released position, which means that you work for the union in place of your departmental assignment. In order to qualify for time release, the applicant must have an offer letter for at least 10 hours for the Fall. A time-release provides the same level of stipend, insurance coverage, tuition waiver, access to area 2 parking, and all other benefits provided to Graduate Assistants. This position DOES NOT provide additional income to what is indicated in your offer letter.
Financial Secretary
Description of Duties:
- The Financial Secretary also has a high time and responsibility commitment, and comes with a 10 hour GAship. Broadly, it is the Financial Secretary’s job to handle the union’s finances – cutting checks, generating vouchers, paying bills, and keeping records. This position carries a lot of responsibility, because the appropriate handling of union finances carries legal weight for the local union.
- Paid positions have the option of being a time released position, which means that you work for the union in place of your departmental assignment. In order to qualify for time release, the applicant must have an offer letter for at least 10 hours for the Fall. A time-release provides the same level of stipend, insurance coverage, tuition waiver, access to area 2 parking, and all other benefits provided to Graduate Assistants. This position DOES NOT provide additional income to what is indicated in your offer letter.
- Interested candidates will need to be local to Storrs in order to make trips to the bank/get checks signed by other executive board members.
recording secretary
Description of Duties:
Required Attendance: General membership meetings and executive board meetings monthly
- The Recording Secretary shall keep a correct record of all proceedings and also conduct any general correspondence received by the Local Union. S/He is also responsible for bringing to attention any correspondence upon which the membership must take action. In addition, contract records with the international union must be updated by the Recording Secretary.
Required Attendance: General membership meetings and executive board meetings monthly
Sergeant at Arms
Description of Duties:
Required Attendance: General membership meetings and executive board meetings monthly
- The Sergeant-At-Arms helps maintain order at membership meetings, by ensuring everyone there is a member, introducing new members to the e-board and existing members, and assisting the president in the running of the meeting.
Required Attendance: General membership meetings and executive board meetings monthly
trustee
Description of Duties:
Required Attendance: General membership meetings and executive board meetings monthly
- The e-board has three Trustee positions, and they oversee the functioning of the Union’s finances. This is done primarily through three audits of inventory and financial records each year. There are three trustee's positions open.
Required Attendance: General membership meetings and executive board meetings monthly
UAW Constitutional Convention Representative Elections
The UAW constitutional convention will be held from June 15-18, 2026 in Detroit, MI. More information on the convention can be found here. To be eligible to be a delegate you must have been a member for at least 30 days prior. Delegate positions expire after the convention concludes.
Members may only vote for candidates in a bargaining unit in which they are enrolled or employed, meaning postdocs may only vote for the postdoc rep and GAs may only vote for the GA reps.
Expected terminal date at UConn does not affect eligibility. You must however be able to attend all days of the convention. Travel related expenses will be reimbursed by the local.
- Postdoc Representative (one position)
- Graduate Assistant Representative (two positions)
Members may only vote for candidates in a bargaining unit in which they are enrolled or employed, meaning postdocs may only vote for the postdoc rep and GAs may only vote for the GA reps.
Expected terminal date at UConn does not affect eligibility. You must however be able to attend all days of the convention. Travel related expenses will be reimbursed by the local.
Accepting Nomination
To accept nomination for one of the specified positions, you must send your acceptance in writing, indicating the office you intend to run for, to the Elections Committee at: [email protected].
Acceptances must be received by email no later than Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Details on what to include in the acceptance are provided below.
Acceptances must be received by email no later than Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Details on what to include in the acceptance are provided below.
Candidate Statements
Members accepting nomination for all positions should also submit a candidate statement (up to 500 words) that must be received by the nomination deadline of Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 at 11:59 PM to the above address. Candidates may also submit a photo, which must have a square aspect ratio and be at least 200x200 pixels in resolution. In the case of contested positions, statements will be emailed to members and posted on the Local Union website no later than Thursday, April 15th, 2026.
Election Dates
The elections for the Executive board and Constitutional Convention positions will open on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. Voting will take place electronically and members will receive a link via email at the opening of the election.
For more information, contact the Elections Committee at [email protected].
For more information, contact the Elections Committee at [email protected].
