{"id":41922,"date":"2017-04-21T12:45:34","date_gmt":"2017-04-21T10:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.polyas.de\/ct_content_page_2\/checklist-11"},"modified":"2024-04-29T20:01:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T18:01:07","slug":"checklist-11","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/unions\/elections\/checklist","title":{"rendered":"Checklist: Elections in Unions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-2h0g7x4-de4ae1467e542757120a2c90fb2718d7 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1aizrzs-1d128c129ebaf6ed2258b25355ab620a\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-1d128c129ebaf6ed2258b25355ab620a img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-1d128c129ebaf6ed2258b25355ab620a .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1aizrzs-1d128c129ebaf6ed2258b25355ab620a av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image- avia-img-lazy-loading-not- avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trade-union-online-voting.jpg\" alt='' title=''   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltsofnzg-e00b2b2a0be9be2e3c09c71bd36eb6b0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Checklist: Elections in Unions<\/h1>\n<p>Whether you are voting on your executive board, your board of directors or both,&nbsp;union elections are conducted similarly throughout North America. The election process may vary due to the size or complex structure of labor unions. Regardless, all election planning usually includes the same steps. We have prepared a&nbsp;practical <a href=\"\/sites\/default\/files\/Checklist_Unions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">checklist<\/a>, which you can use to ensure that you meet all of your election planning deadlines or just to refresh your memory.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltymfqmc-a7e66dfd12d3c3a0f73a2f3629a0358f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Seven Steps in your Union Elections<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Set&nbsp;up an election committee<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have not already appointed or elected an election committee, this may be the first step in your election administration. The election committee is typically responsible for the nomination process but this may also be an independent committee, especially in&nbsp;nationally operating unions.*&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check voting rights and eligibility to vote<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before creating the electoral roll, you need check which members have voting rights. This is a vital part of your election organization since not all members may be eligible to vote in the specific election you are planning.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create electoral roll&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you have checked who is eligible to vote in the upcoming elections, the electoral roll is created. It is the key piece in organizing elections including the name, address, membership number and contact details of all eligible voters. Ineligible voters must be clearly marked or removed from the electoral roll entirely.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Define nomination period&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prior to the election, the election committee decides on a limited nomination period. During this time, members have the opportunity to nominate fellow members or themselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Send out election invitations&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After the electoral roll is created and nominees are found, your members are invited to participate in the election. They receive all necessary information how and where to vote. When informing your voters, make sure they are aware of all enabled voting procedures. They may, for example, have the opportunity to <a href=\"\/cast-vote-online\">vote online<\/a> or by&nbsp;<a href=\"\/postal-voting\">mail<\/a>&nbsp;prior to the AGM instead of in person&nbsp;<a href=\"\/ballot-box-election\">at&nbsp;the AGM<\/a>. Some voters may receive their sealed online voting credentials or postal voting documents separately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Election period<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If postal and online voting is enabled in your election, the election period usually starts a few weeks before the AGM. It often ends shortly before the AGM so that the election results can be made public at the AGM.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Counting votes &amp; publishing election results&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once the election period is over, the election committee is in charge of counting the votes. When all members of the election committee reach a unanimous result, they publish the election results on the union website, a member\u2019s magazine or at the AGM.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>* Note:<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;Depending on the size of the&nbsp;union, a delegate system may be in place who are elected by the members.&nbsp;Delegates can either elect the executive board or&nbsp;board of directors directly or&nbsp;represent other voters from their local union. You can use our&nbsp;<a href=\"\/nomination-platform\/advantages\">nomination platform<\/a>&nbsp;to help you through this process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltymg7xp-b78053bb5458bc6df78350d079a20a72 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Download a Checklist for your Elections<\/h2>\n<p>We have summarized the most important steps in your election administration in a two-page practical checklist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The checklist for&nbsp;union&nbsp;elections is free to&nbsp;download:<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/sites\/default\/files\/Checklist_Unions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><u><em>Checklist labor&nbsp;union elections (PDF)<\/em><\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#e8f8f8;\nborder-color:#ededed;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27 avia-button-no'><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-46677 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-80x80.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>POLYAS tip: &nbsp;<\/strong><\/em>The checklist emphasizes the complex election planning necessary for union elections. By adding online voting to your voting options, you can simplify your election management. <a href=\"\/about-polyas\/contact\">Contact our experienced election experts now!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n       <section  class='av_textblock_section av-wz0wl4-34aab32a2d0f1ae4906b93362ed1f18e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Use a Digital Electoral Roll in your Board Elections<\/h2>\n<p>Alongside the ballot papers themselves, the&nbsp;electoral roll is an integral part of any election. Before beginning the planning of your next election, make sure that your electoral role is up-to-date with all necessary contact details. Digitalization may simplify your election management considerably. The electoral roll can, for example, be created<a href=\"\/features\/electoral-roll\">&nbsp;online<\/a>. With a digital electoral roll, you can easily send out election documents online. Finally, you save money through minimizing printing and mail costs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/sites\/default\/files\/CO2 Emissions-Online_vs_Postal_Voting.pdf\">Online voting also helps&nbsp;your union to go green! (PDF)&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div> <div  class='flex_column av-1nz9rg8-75c54a224fb808df4d271da46d3d88ea av_one_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltym5gx4-4b5d2bf9f8cb84828b4c30d830082a87 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock cnt2_sidemenu1'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/unions\/elections\">Union Elections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/unions\/elections\/online\">Conduct executive committee election online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/unions\/explained\">What Do Unions Do?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/unions\/elections\/process\">Election Process in Unions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/unions\/structure\">Union Structure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/unions\/elections\/faq\">FAQ: Executive Elections in Unions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-13shxaw-70ecde758ef09bd32c279342ccec690e hr-default  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lu9idg7z-bf603fd1ba39051b13a329fc88d83331 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock cnt2_sidemenu2'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Further information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\">Election Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/increase-voter-turnout\">How to Increase Voter Turnout in your Election<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/features\">Features of Online Voting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/legal-framework\">Legal Framework for Elections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-glossary\">POLYAS Election Glossary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9568],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41922","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-allgemein-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.2 (Yoast SEO v25.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Checklist: Elections in Unions<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Download our free checklist as a guideline for your next union election or just to refresh your memory. 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