ALASKA LABOR RELATIONS AGENCY
NOTICE OF SECRET MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
PURPOSE OF ELECTION
An election by secret mail ballot will be conducted under the
supervision of the Alaska Labor Relations Agency among the
eligible voters described below to determine the
representative, if any, desired by them for the purpose of
collective bargaining.
SECRET BALLOT
The election will be by SECRET mail ballot. Voters will be
allowed to vote without interference, restraint, or coercion. A
majority of the valid ballots cast will determine the results of
the election. A sample of the official ballot appears below.
On Tuesday, October 19, 2010, an OFFICIAL BALLOT,
NOTICE OF SECRET MAIL BALLOT ELECTION, and
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECRET MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
VOTERS will be mailed to each voter on the eligibility list at
the address on file in the personnel office of the employer.
To be counted a ballot must be RECEIVED in the offices of
the Agency before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 5, 2010.
CERTIFICATION
The Alaska Labor Relations Agency will certify the results of
the election.
AUTHORIZED OBSERVERS
Each of the interested parties may designate an equal
number of observers. These observers will (a) act as checkers
at the counting of ballots, (b) challenge ballots, and (c)
otherwise assist the Election Supervisor.
CHALLENGE OF VOTER
The challenge of a voter must be made before the envelope
has been opened for that voter.
THIS IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL
NOTICE OF THIS SECRET MAIL BALLOT
ELECTION
EMPLOYER: University of Alaska
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: ASEA, AFSCME Local 52,
AFL-CIO
VOTING UNIT
Included:
DESCRIPTION
SEE
ATTACHED
UNIT
Excluded:
DESCRIPTION
SEE
ATTACHED
UNIT
TIME AND PLACE OF ELECTION TALLY
DATE:
Monday, November 8, 2010
TIME:
9:30 A.M.
PLACE:
ALASKA LABOR RELATIONS
AGENCY
1016 West 6th Avenue, Suite 402
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-1963
ELIGIBILITY RULES
The Alaska Labor Relations Agency will approve a list of
employees eligible to vote in this election, based whenever
possible on prior agreement between the University of Alaska,
as employer, and the ASEA, AFSCME Local 52, AFL-CIO. Any
changes to the eligibility list must be authorized by the Alaska
Labor Relations Agency.
To be eligible, an employee must be listed on the
employment roster four weeks before the date set for mailing
ballots to voters (Tuesday, September 21, 2010) and on the
date that the ballots are counted (Monday, November 8,
2010).
INFORMATION CONCERNING SECRET
MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
If you have not received a ballot and you believe you are
eligible to vote, or you have lost or spoiled your ballot, please
call 907-269-4895 to request a ballot.
Any questions
concerning the terms and conditions of this election, the
voting unit, or eligibility rules may be communicated to:
JEAN WARD, ELECTION SUPERVISOR
MARGIE YADLOSKY, ASSISTANT ELECTION SUPERVISOR
ALASKA LABOR RELATIONS AGENCY
1016 WEST 6TH AVENUE, SUITE 403
ANCHORAGE, AK 99501-1963
TELEPHONE: 269-4895 FAX: 269-4898
A SAMPLE OF THE BALLOT THAT WILL BE SENT TO ELIGIBLE VOTERS
FOLLOWS:
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
ALASKA LABOR RELATIONS AGENCY
OFFICIAL BALLOT
University of Alaska
Do you wish to be represented for purposes of collective bargaining by
MARK AN "X" IN THE SQUARE OF YOUR CHOICE
ASEA, AFSCME
Local 52, AFL-CIO
No Bargaining
Representative


DO NOT SIGN THIS BALLOT. Fold and insert in appropriate
envelope(s) and mail to the Alaska Labor Relations Agency.
THIS IS NOT A BALLOT.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PAPER.
THIS IS NOT A BALLOT.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PAPER.
THIS IS NOT A BALLOT.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PAPER.
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