Any local group that wants to establish a local CLUW chapter must meet certain requirements, including the following:

• Submit a chapter application to the National CLUW office.

• A minimum of twenty-five (25) National CLUW members in good standing (in their unions) who live or work within the geographical area described in the application and who represent no less than five (5) National or International Unions.

• The charter application must be signed by a least twenty-five (25) individuals forming the Chapter and include addresses and verified union affiliation of each person.

• To promote the widest participation of union members, all unions in the area must be notified by mail prior to each of the first three (3) meetings of the proposed Chapter before a charter can be granted and Chapter officers elected.

• The chapter application, obtained from the National CLUW office, must be
co-signed by the CLUW state vice-president for the area and by one other member of CLUW National Executive Board. If the State does not have a State Vice-President, the application must be signed by two (2) National Executive Board Members.

• Each chapter can set its own local dues in conformity with the Constitution of CLUW.

• Each chapter must establish standing chapter committees, including a Committee to Organize Unorganized Workers.

• Each chapter must use union shops when purchasing services such as printing. If labor is donated, it should be acknowledged on the item printed. Also, chapters should patronize unionized hotels when they host events in hotels.

• Remember — You must be a NATIONAL CLUW member before forming or joining a local chapter.

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