UAW Local 1268

UAW Local 1268 Gate Collection Guidelines

Revised 9.6.08

1. All gate collections must be for a UAW Local 1268 member or their: spouse, parent, stepparent, grandparent, or great grandparent, parent, stepparent, grandparent or great grandparent of current spouse, child or stepchild, grandchild, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother or half-sister.
2. Any member, who wishes to request a gate collection, for themselves or others, must make a request at the monthly membership meeting under “New Business”. If in the event there is a cancellation of said membership meeting (summer months) then the Executive Board may make a decision.
3. You must make your own leaflets stating the purpose of the gate collection. Leaflets MUST be approved by one of the top four officers of the Local Union (President, Vice President, Recording Secretary or Financial Secretary) in advance. Copies can be made at the Local Union Hall.
4. You are responsible for finding your own volunteers to man the gates. NO LOST TIME OR UNION BUSINESS WILL BE GIVEN. (Exception to include up to two late arrivals to complete responsibilities associated with collection.)
5. You must pick up and return all of the collection boxes from/to the Local Union Hall. (between shifts as well if applicable). Office hours are 8am-4:30pm.
6. All monies will be receipted at the Local Union Hall following bank confirmation (the day following gate collections) and checks for monies collected will be available the Wednesday following the gate collection.
7. DATES MUST BE PRE-APPROVED TO PREVENT MULTIPLE COLLECTIONS.

***If you have further questions, please feel free to call the Local Hall at 815.544.2111 between the hours of 8am-4:30pm.