SEIU 509 Constitution and SEIU Code of Ethics
Union Election Information and Guidelines
As a Local 509 member, there are many opportunities to become more involved in your union. Make sure to bookmark this page as we update it frequently. Our union thrives when our members get involved. We hope you’ll join us in shaping the future of our Local.
Interested in becoming a Chapter President, Chapter Board Member, or Union Steward? Click here to read our role descriptions.
Click here for the Local 509 Election Policies & Procedures (updated July 2022).
Haga clic aquí para conocer las Políticas y Procedimientos Electorales del Local 509 (actualizado el julio de 2022).
Règleman ak Pwosedi pou Eleksyon Jeneral Local 509 (Amande an jiyè 2022).
2025 Nomination Guidelines
You can visit our 2025 Union Election page for updates on this year’s nomination process.
- Nominations will be accepted on a quarterly basis in January, April, July, and at October’s annual meeting, where nominations are only taken from the floor. In January, April, and July, nominations will be accepted via email at governance@seiu509.org. Nominations do not need to be seconded, except at an annual meeting.
- If we receive more than one nomination for a seat and more than one member accepts the nomination, an election will be held.
- Only members in good standing are eligible for nomination. Members must be dues payers for 6 months prior to holding office. Members may nominate themselves or be nominated by fellow SEIU 509 members. The nominating member also needs to be a member in good standing.
Questions regarding the nomination process? Email governance@seiu509.org.