IFPTE Local 777

Local 777 Elections

As we mentioned at our most recent union meetings, 2026 is time for our local elections. Officers will be elected for a 3-year term.

The election chair, Sister Lyn Nitz-Mercaeant from Chicago District Chapter, announced the following schedule for this year’s elections:

  • October 10: An email will be sent to all members in good standing to verify contact information.
  • October 19 at 1800 CDT: Deadline to be a member in good standing for the purposes of voter and candidate eligibility.
  • October 20: Notice of the Nomination Meeting will be distributed by email.
  • October 28 at 1200 CDT: Nominations will open (virtually).
  • November 4 at 1200 local time: In-person nomination meetings in Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Sacramento.
  • November 11: Notice of the Election will be distributed by U.S. Mail.
  • November 27 at 1200 CST: Election opens (virtually).
  • December 4 at 1200 CST: Election closes (virtually).
  • December 9 at 1200 CST: Results announced at rescheduled Local 777 meeting.

The elections will be conducted in accordance with the Local 777 Bylaws and Title IV of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 481–483.(Incorporated by reference by the Civil Service Reform Act 5 U.S.C. § 7120 (c), and its implementing regulations at 29 CFR 458.29.)

The following positions will be open for nominations:

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