Below is everything you need as an APALA member to participate in APALA business, such as submitting resolutions, running for a National Executive Board position, voting, and more.
Please contact us at convention@apalanet.org or 202-508-3733 if you have any questions.
Please contact us at convention@apalanet.org or 202-508-3733 if you have any questions.
Resources
APALA Constitution
APALA Passed Election Rules
APALA Proposed Convention Rules
APALA Passed Resolutions
APALA Constitution
APALA Passed Election Rules
APALA Proposed Convention Rules
APALA Passed Resolutions
Resolutions
- What is a resolution?
- A resolution is a written motion, adopted by a majority of the voting body of APALA. It may express the formal opinion of the organization or direct the National Executive Board, chapters, or staff to take specific action.
- What does APALA’s Constitution say about resolutions?
- The proposal and passage of resolutions is outlined in Article IV, Section 5e of the APALA’s National Constitution:
- Resolutions to be considered at the Convention must be postmarked to the President sixty (60) days in advance of the Convention's opening date. All Resolutions must be sponsored by a Delegate. Resolutions postmarked after that date may be considered with the approval of the Convention. Copies of all Resolutions received in a timely manner shall be provided to all Delegates. The Resolutions Committee shall have the authority to consolidate like Resolutions on the same subject.
- The proposal and passage of resolutions is outlined in Article IV, Section 5e of the APALA’s National Constitution:
- How do I write a resolution?
- The “whereas” clauses in the first half of the resolution provides context and explains why the action should be taken. They state past action, reasons for the action, and APALA’s reasons for concern. The “resolved” clauses are the second half of the resolution and detail the formal opinion or specific action to be taken.
- Resolutions Template
- How do I submit a resolution?
- To submit a resolution for consideration, please review the following template for formatting guidelines and email your submission to 1) President Thammarath, 2) Alex Hing, Chair of the Resolutions Committee, and 3) staff: president@apalanet.org; alexander.hing@gmail.com; kristina@apalanet.org.
- Who is on the Resolutions committee?
- The resolutions committee is comprised of members of the National Executive Board who are appointed by the national president of APALA. Chair: Alex Hing, UNITE HERE; Vice Chair: Stan Kiino, AFA-CWA; and Susan Li, SEIU.
Nomination Process
APALA members seeking to run for an At-Large Vice-President position on the National Executive Board or a National Executive Officer position at APALA Convention can submit their nominations ahead of time, or they can nominate themselves or another person off the floor during Convention Business. Candidates will need to state their union/organization and chapter affiliation in their nomination. Please submit nominations to Nominations Chair (sliu@usw.org) and APALA Executive Director (alvina@apalanet.org) by August 7. APALA staff will confirm that nominees have been a member in good standing at least 60 days before Convention (June 10, 2019).
Rules/Eligibility for Voting Delegates
According to the APALA Constitution:
Article IV. Section 4E: Chapter Delegates and Alternates shall be elected no later than forty-five (45) days prior to a scheduled Convention. Union Delegates and Alternates shall be selected no later than fortyfive (45) days prior to a scheduled Convention.
The National Executive Board has voted to approve a rule that would extend the deadline for Chapter and Union Delegates and Alternates to be elected. The new deadline is July 25, 2019.
Chapters and Unions must submit the names of their voting delegates on or before July 25th. Please note that registering for Convention does not permit a delegate to vote. Only those delegates whose names have been submitted by their Chapter or Union as a voting delegate will be issued voting credentials.
If your Chapter or Union has not submitted your name as an approved voting delegate, you will not be eligible to vote. If you would like to be considered a delegate for your Chapter, contact your Chapter President. If you would like to be considered a delegate for your Union, contact us at convention@apalanet.org or call
Article IV. Section 4E: Chapter Delegates and Alternates shall be elected no later than forty-five (45) days prior to a scheduled Convention. Union Delegates and Alternates shall be selected no later than fortyfive (45) days prior to a scheduled Convention.
The National Executive Board has voted to approve a rule that would extend the deadline for Chapter and Union Delegates and Alternates to be elected. The new deadline is July 25, 2019.
Chapters and Unions must submit the names of their voting delegates on or before July 25th. Please note that registering for Convention does not permit a delegate to vote. Only those delegates whose names have been submitted by their Chapter or Union as a voting delegate will be issued voting credentials.
If your Chapter or Union has not submitted your name as an approved voting delegate, you will not be eligible to vote. If you would like to be considered a delegate for your Chapter, contact your Chapter President. If you would like to be considered a delegate for your Union, contact us at convention@apalanet.org or call
How Delegates Can Vote at Convention
When you receive your badge at the registration table, you will also receive a "delegate" ribbon to be attached to your badge. All delegates must have this ribbon in order to vote. Elections will take place on Sunday, August 11th from 7:30-9:30AM in room Studio 1.