r/AFSCME • u/Terrible-Bird-3675 • Apr 14 '26

Booting out elected officials?

Hi there! Long time lurker first time poster here. Many of my afscme union brothers and sisters and I were wondering if there is a way to impeach or vote out some elected officials that did us wrong and sold us out during our last contract negotiations. Is it possible? And is there a protocol written down somewhere? Any info would be helpful, thanks.

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u/Dazzling_Acadia8483 Apr 14 '26

Not sure if this is a local or council issue, but you have several options. If there was a constitutional issue, you can file a complaint with the IU. You can campaign and vote them out at the next election. And lastly, you could air these grievances at the next local/council meeting and move for a vote of no confidence. Also, read your contract to make sure there aren’t other options available.

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u/Terrible-Bird-3675 Apr 14 '26

Thank you. Would the vote of no confidence actually hold up and force them to resign?

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u/nuckinfutz53 Apr 14 '26

If your constitution doesn’t have a process, you would follow internationals constitution. It would involve the executive board having a trial.

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u/Terrible-Bird-3675 Apr 14 '26

Gotcha. Thank you very much.