UTU CONSTITUTION

   The United Transportation Union Constitution sets forth requirements which designate subordinate bodies within the organization to provide representation for employees where the United Transportation Union is the duly designated and authorized representative. In addition, such employees grant United Transportation Union complete authority to represent.

   Article 44 of the Constitution provides: Authority To Represent

   "Every member of the United Transportation Union grants complete authority to the United Transportation Union and any of its constituted representatives to act in said member's behalf for the purpose of disposing, in any manner, of any and all of said member's claims, complaints, or grievances against their employer; and to submit such claims, complaints, or grievances for determination to any person, board, or other tribunal provided by law or otherwise as may be deemed to be necessary. The United Transportation Union shall have authority to receive notice of hearings, or to waive hearing, and to appear for, represent, and act for its members before any person, board, or other tribunal in connection with consideration and determination of claims, complaints, or grievances, subject to the right of appeal in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, except where the member involved serves reasonable written notice on the United Transportation Union to the contrary.

   Decisions reached disposing of or settling claims, complaints, and grievances referred to herein shall be furnished in writing, within thirty (30) days after such decision, to the Local Chairperson and Secretary of the local submitting such claims, complaints, and grievances."