EAA UNION
Officer Elections
Voting will open at 9:00 AM on October 23, 2026 and close at 12:00 PM on November 9, 2026. To be eligible to vote, members must be dues-paying members in good standing or have submitted a Membership Signup Form by 12:00 PM on September 29, 2026.
In some cases there are more vacant seats than candidates who have successfully filed Election Petitions. Write-in Candidates are permitted, in accordance with the Election Manual, specifically Chapter II, Section 3 Voting Procedures.
Ballots will arrive from invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com. Members who experience issues with accessing the ballot or voting can email electioncommittee@eaaunion.org. The EAA Election Committee will consider protests submitted per the procedures outlined in Chapter III, Section 2 Election Protest & Ballot Review Procedures.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS CANDIDATES:
A Governor is responsible for the governance of the EAA’s business, fiscal affairs, and for determining policy. A Governor is required to attend regular and special Board of Governors (BOG) meetings. It is recommended that anyone applying for Governor be an experienced EAA member, who has served a minimum of two (2) years as a Unit Council Member or Steward. Unit Governors are the governing leaders of their Bargaining Unit (MOU) and Chairperson of their Unit Council. They are responsible for the Unit functions and are the liaison between the Unit, the BOG and Staff.
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All seats serve a three-year term and will expire in 2029.
PHOTO | CANDIDATE | MOU/POSITION | SEATS AVAILABLE | CANDIDATE STATEMENT |
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Betty Barberena | MOU 19 | 1 Seat Available | View Statement | |
Tiffany Hall | At-Large | 1 Seat Available | View Statement |
UNIT COUNCIL CANDIDATES:
Each Unit Council represents its respective Bargaining Unit (MOU). It is recommended that anyone applying for Unit Council has experience as a Union Steward or Committee member. Unit Council Members are the liaison between Unit members, the Unit Governor and Staff regarding issues affecting the Unit, as well as receiving and preparing proposals for MOU negotiations. Unit Council Members may also participate in collective bargaining sessions.
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All seats serve a three-year term and will expire in 2029.
PHOTO | CANDIDATE | MOU/POSITION | SEATS AVAILABLE | CANDIDATE STATEMENT |
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Alexander Martinez | MOU 21 | 3 Seats Available | View Statement | |
Uriel de los Reyes | MOU 21 | 3 Seats Available | View Statement | |
Tiffany Obembe | MOU 20 | 4 Seats Available | View Statement | |
Rosie Lee Hooks | MOU 20 | 4 Seats Available | View Statement | |
David Miles | MOU 19 | 2 Seats Available | View Statement |
ELECTION TIMELINE:
October 23 - Voting Opens at 9:00 AM
November 9 - Voting Closes at 12:00 PM
November 9 - Election Day! (Unofficial Results Announced)
November 13 - Protest Period Closes at 5:00 PM
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
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