OFFICIAL NOTICE: Nomination & Election of WFNHP-Local 5000 Chapter Officers
October 15, 2024
In accordance with the WFNHP-Local 5000 constitution and bylaws, the nomination and election of Chapter Officers will take place in Fall of even numbered years. Therefore, it is time to nominate and elect the officers and stewards who will lead your Chapters for the next two years (Term of Office: January 1, 2025-December 31, 2026). These are the people who will run your union on a daily basis. The role of the union officer is critical to the democracy and quality of your union.
If you have been a member in good standing for at least three (3) months, you can run for office yourself or nominate other members who would assure that your workplace has the very best team to fight for quality working conditions and quality healthcare services. Perhaps you have thought of being more active in your union, or that your coworker would make a perfect union leader. Now is the time to act on those thoughts. All union leaders receive training and support, so lack of knowledge should not be a barrier. The most important criteria is willingness to step forward and be trained. All current and former leaders began just like that.
The following positions are up for election at each Chapter: Chapter President, Chapter Vice President, Chapter Secretary, Chief Steward, Steward, and Chapter Treasurer (VA Chapter only). A description of each position and more details on the nomination and election process is available below.
PLEASE NOTE: Nomination forms must be submitted to the Union Office by 5pm on Friday, November 15, 2024. If you’d like a detailed list of Officer duties or have trouble accessing the official nomination form, please contact akosloske@wfnhp.org.