Check the Our Leaders page for a list of current leaders (both elected and vacancy appointments). 

In our member-run democratic union, Local 1671 members have many opportunities to run for election to have a seat in various offices and committees within Local 1671, AFSCME Council 28 (WFSE), AFSCME, and the AFL-CIO. 

Elections for Local 1671 Executive Board, Trustees, and Delegates to the AFSCME Council 28 Public Service Policy Committee are all conducted by Local 1671 in odd years.  Local 1671 vacancies are filled by vote of the Executive Board pursuant to Article 4, Section 8 of the Interpreters United Local 1671 Constitution.

Elections for our Bargaining Team are conducted by AFSCME Council 28 (WFSE) in the Fall of every odd year. You will find more information about this election on this webstie under the Bargaining tab.

2019 December ELECTIONS

Local 1671 will be conducting elections for positions on the Executive Board and Board of Trustees. 

You will recall that at our Summer 2019 statewide meeting we passed some constitutional amendments. These constitutional amendments have had some unforeseen consequences. On October 21, our then Local 1671 President Leroy Mould received a letter by regular mail written by AFSCME President, Lee Saunders, informing Local 1671 that AFSCME had rejected our 2-months transition period. Furthermore, AFSCME decided that Local 1671’s elections should happen every December of odd years to better align them with the calendar year. Accordingly, Local 1671 is now required to hold yet another election even though we just had one a month ago. Please read our amended Constitution now approved by AFSCME.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Nominations due on December 4 by 5 pm

Nominations are now open for Local 1671 elected positions. In order to be elected, that person must be nominated by a union member in good standing. You can nominate either yourself or an interpreter of your choice by sending an email to Local1671ElectionsDec2019[at]gmail.com. 

Local 1671 EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS

These are our most visible and active elected leadership positions. Executive Board members meet monthly to set the local's agenda and make sure Local Business is handled properly.  These positions are crucial to the success and vibrancy of the local. For a detailed description of each position’s duties, please consult Article VII of Local 1671’s Constitution. 

You can nominate yourself or someone else by sending an email to Local1671ElectionsDec2019[at]gmail.com. Remember to first check with the person you are nominating whether they would like to run for elected office. If you are unsure of the person’s full name, email address or phone number, please contact the Secretary at Local1671[at]gmail.com. Below is a sample nomination email:

I [Your First and Last Name and phone number] hereby nominate [First and Last Name, email and/or phone number] for the position of [E-board position].

District Chairs can only be nominated by Local 1671 members residing in the same district. The interpreter’s primary residential address shall be used to determine to which District an interpreter belongs. Only in cases where the interpreter does not have a primary address shall post office mailing boxes be used for the basis of determining District membership.  If an eligible interpreter lives outside of the State of Washington, they shall be considered part of the District with the county geographically nearest to their primary residence address. Below is a sample nomination email:

I [Your First and Last Name and phone number] belonging to District [X] hereby nominate [First and Last Name, email and/or phone number] for the position of District [X] Chair.

Except for District Chairs, all other positions can be nominated by Local 1671 members regardless of where they reside.

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Local 1671 TRUSTEE POSITIONS

THREE (3) STATEWIDE POSITIONS: The trustees shall make or cause to be made at least semi-annually an audit of the finances of Local 1671, and shall report to the membership on the results of such audit. Any Local 1671 member can nominate any member, including themselves, for each of these positions. Below is a sample nomination email:

I [Your First and Last Name and phone number] hereby nominate [First and Last Name, email and/or phone number] for the position of Trustee [Position 1 or 2 or 3].

CANDIDATE STATEMENTS:

Pursuant to Appendix D of the AFSCME International Constitution, any member who has been nominated for office or who announces an intention to run for office has the right to one mailing to the membership made through the union office before the election. This mailing is not to be made at the union’s expense. The candidate must prepare the document for mailing and submit it electronically or in hardcopy to AFSCME Council 28 (WFSE) no less than 5 business days before desired mailing date. The candidate will clearly indicate the membership group to which they wish the literature to be mailed. The council will estimate the full cost of mailing the candidate literature including but not limited to materials, printing, addressing, first class postage, handling, and bindery in accordance with the current WFSE Printing and Mailing Costs. The candidate will provide payment for the estimated cost at the time of submission of literature to be mailed. Any additional cost or refund will be collected or refunded after mailing. Note also that the candidate is not entitled to a mailing list for the candidate’s own use.

2.1 Duties & Responsabilities President.docx

2.2 Duties & Responsabilities Vice-president.docx

2.3 Duties & Responsabilities Secretary.docx

2.4 Duties & Responsabilities Treasurer.docx

2.5 Duties & Responsabilities District Chair.docx

AFSCME Nominations & Elections Constitution Appendix D.pdf

AFSCME-Local-Union-Election-Manual.pdf

2.6 Duties & Responsabilities Trustee.docx

2019 Dec CALL FOR NOMINATIONS & Notice of Elections Updated.pdf