Resolution No. 31: Executive Board and Other Referrals

WHEREAS, a number of resolutions have been submitted on subjects that require additional study or for other reasons are more appropriate for International Executive Board consideration and/or action.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:

1. The following resolutions be submitted to the International Executive Board for its consideration and disposition at its next regular meeting:
   1. The USW should consult with equity seeking groups to create a workshop on allyship, and all elected leadership be encouraged to take such workshop within the first year of their elected term.
   2. The USW should call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, support the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions, affiliate with the National Labor Network for Ceasefire, and end all military aid to Israel.
   3. The USW should condemn the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) to replace workers, and refrain from using AI to generate text statements or images to the public.
   4. The USW should reduce or remove the cost of dependent care as a barrier to Union participation and to encourage Local Unions to include reimbursement of dependent care expenses in their by-laws.
   5. The USW should convene a meeting on the Strike Fund in order to incorporate time-limited strikes into the USW Constitution and By-laws and provide benefits for time-limited strikes.
   6. The USW should allow Local Unions to amend their by-laws to be able to compensate members for unscheduled hours spent on Union activities, including training.
   7. The USW should update the criteria for the number of Staff Representatives allocated to each District in order to add more Staff Representatives, and for each District to be able to modify the number of staff they have.
   8. The USW should video record speakers at conventions, conferences, etc. and make such recordings available via the USW website and social media.
   9. The USW should provide Indigenous, Black, racialized members and equity seeking groups greater opportunities to attend major conferences in addition to those directly related to human rights and civil rights.
   10. The USW should provide spots for an equal number of members from equity seeking groups in relation to the total number of members on the Resolutions Committee for each Convention.
   11. The USW should provide training for all new Local Union officers within three months of taking office, which would be mandatory for the new officers.
   12. The USW should establish a committee to explore the feasibility of an online expense reimbursement system and the use of credit cards by Local Unions.
   13. The USW should allow Local Unions to use online banking for processing and managing expenses.
   14. The USW should allow Local Unions to use credit cards issued to the Local Union for expenses.
   15. The IEB should evaluate alternative uses for dues currently allocated for the Strike and Defense Fund.
2. We commend the many Local Unions that prepared and adopted these resolutions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the IEB will explore the robust use of the Triangle of Prevention Program (TOP) during OSHA settlement agreements, contract negotiations, and in all workplaces where workers need a voice in safety and health.