1- Electronic voting allowance arguably should be /become a “no-brainer” on at least a referendum vote on next union-wide voting elections.
2- Is that really true that a low percentage (25% or so) of eligible UFT Members “bother” to vote ?
That is really sad, if so.
Perhaps with more issues presented on existing balloting (to include electronic voting)—or via electronic voting with “special elections” —more cohesive & equitable actions/policies can take place within UFT.
Thanks for reading, we agree with you! Voter turnout in the UFT officer election, which occurs every three years, is abysmal—with less than 25% of UFT members participating. Here at ABC, we think it is possible to increase member turnout by making voting accessible across all modalities (mail-in, in-person, and electronic), as well as a robust campaign to advertise and inform members about the election process and current issues. We can get UFT members more involved by holding information sessions, candidate town halls, and moderated debates—open to all UFT members. Proportional representation, instead of the current winner-take-all system, would also be a strong incentive to boost member participation. We are all UFT. Let’s show trust in each other and get to it!
Every group I’ve ever been and every sub committe always have minutes taken by a secretary. The minutes are then read at the next meeting. Since email is so readily available, the minutes are also sent to the members.
From the meeting notes (thanks)
1- Electronic voting allowance arguably should be /become a “no-brainer” on at least a referendum vote on next union-wide voting elections.
2- Is that really true that a low percentage (25% or so) of eligible UFT Members “bother” to vote ?
That is really sad, if so.
Perhaps with more issues presented on existing balloting (to include electronic voting)—or via electronic voting with “special elections” —more cohesive & equitable actions/policies can take place within UFT.
Thanks for reading, we agree with you! Voter turnout in the UFT officer election, which occurs every three years, is abysmal—with less than 25% of UFT members participating. Here at ABC, we think it is possible to increase member turnout by making voting accessible across all modalities (mail-in, in-person, and electronic), as well as a robust campaign to advertise and inform members about the election process and current issues. We can get UFT members more involved by holding information sessions, candidate town halls, and moderated debates—open to all UFT members. Proportional representation, instead of the current winner-take-all system, would also be a strong incentive to boost member participation. We are all UFT. Let’s show trust in each other and get to it!
Every group I’ve ever been and every sub committe always have minutes taken by a secretary. The minutes are then read at the next meeting. Since email is so readily available, the minutes are also sent to the members.
It should be common practice for our union to make minutes and meeting summaries available to all UFT members, for all meetings.