WHAT IS A “STRIKE AUTHORIZATION VOTE” 
	The UAW always strives to settle contracts and disputes with management through negotiations, not strikes. Contrary to anti-union propaganda, the vast majority of UAW contracts are settled at the bargaining table without resorting to strike action. Nevertheless, there are times when talks alone don't succeed in resolving issues. At that point your Bargaining Committee may ask for a Strike Authorization vote from the membership. This a vital tool for your Bargaining Committee to help in the negotiations process to show management that the membership stands behind their Committee at the negotiations table. This action and/or the results from this action tend to bring a more serious response from the Company when they see that there is Solidarity within the Union.  This authorization vote does NOT mean that you will go on strike.
Only members in good standing are eligible to vote.
The strike vote must be conducted by secret ballot.
A two-thirds majority of those casting ballots must vote in favor of a strike before any strike authorization can be requested from the International Executive Board.
The International Executive Board must approve and authorize any strike action. Authorization comes only after the International Executive Board has confirmed that all of the above conditions have been met.
Remember...the Strike Authorization Vote is a vital tool for your Bargaining Committee to show management that the membership stands behind their Committee at the negotiations table. This authorization vote does NOT mean that you will go on strike.

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