Under Article 14, Section C of the HEU Constitution and By-Laws, local by-laws may include:
- Executive structure: Define elected positions, optional positions (if approved), and any alternates.
- Steward structure: Set out how shop stewards are selected or appointed, including any Expression of Interest process.
- Election process: Clarify whether your local uses a standard election or ballot-box process, and any electioneering rules.
- Meeting schedule: Confirm when regular local meetings are held, including any suspended months.
- Budget process: Set out how and when the annual local budget will be introduced and approved.
Review your by-laws regularly
A good practice is to review your by-laws:
- After every local election
- When the local structure changes
- When recurring issues suggest clearer rules are needed
- Before submitting local by-laws that may be outdated
Strong by-laws should evolve with the needs of the local.