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AFTER A YEAR of organizing and getting the Union off the ground, the interim Central Executive Committee of the WIIU has called a its First Constitutional Convention.

Over the weekend of January 22-24, 2010, members of the WIIU will discuss the work of the Union since its revival in December 2008, recommendations for changes to the interim Constitution, resolutions on specific issues and actions, and election of a new C.E.C. and officers for the union, including the Secretary-Treasurer, Organizer and Editor of IUNews.

All members of the WIIU in good standing as of January 1, 2010, are eligible to participate in the Convention, including at-large members.

The most important work of the upcoming Convention will be confirming the interim Constitution and By-Laws of the WIIU. Our current Constitution is based on the original, with some changes reflecting the start-up status of the Union, as well as developments in both the political and economic reality of capitalism today.

Members will have the opportunity to submit amendments to strengthen the Constitution and By-Laws as they see fit and necessary.

There are also a number of resolutions that have been submitted by members that will be discussed, on questions including affiliation of independent local unions that want to be a part of the WIIU, endorsement of workers’ candidates in elections and relations with other unions.

Members will have the opportunity between now and the upcoming Convention to nominate candidates for officers of the WIIU and members of the Central Executive Committee. Any member of the WIIU in good standing is eligible during this First Constitutional Convention to nominate themselves or anyone else (as long as they accept the nomination and run for office.

Because of the current economy, the Convention will be held online. A virtual Convention Hall is being set up through the WIIU’s website, and all members will be sent information on how to access the information and discussions. Special arrangements are being made to make sure that members without Internet access are also able to fully participate in the discussions and work.

For more information, check out the WIIU’s Convention page on our website at www.wiiu.org/2010convention. To submit resolutions, motions or nominations, you can send them to our postal address or e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .