The IBT is a private organization. It has minimal guide lines under law. The election of officers is regulated by these laws. Ratification of contracts are done through the IBT constitution and the power of the General President.
I have stated this earlier. You can't have a successful strike when you can't even get the majority of members to vote. There is plenty of chest beating done on the social media, but that does not translate into a successful strike action. From what I have seen from my experience at this company, the members couldn't organize or hold down a successful strike. Most of this is nothing more than postulating, in hopes that UPS may think that there is chance of a strike. Therefor more favorable negotiations,
I have a news flash for all my inexperienced union member's. UPS has been dealing with contracts for decades. This isn't their first go around, which is the case for most of us. They will not blink. They have more money, better lawyers and the knowledge that the members aren't unified with the IBT on anything. Half the members couldn't be bothered to mail a pre-paid letter to vote. Even more won't show up to the meetings and vote. Even if 2/3 vote no at the meetings vote, UPS will laugh at the prospect of a strike. Since if you can't get members to spend a few hours on their weekend to go vote on the contract, how the hell will you be able to hold a strike line that could last weeks or more?
Now,if you get 8000 members to show up and vote and vote no, that might shake the foundation at UPS. That is up to all of you. This is your collective chance at success or failure. I know that we will have at the very least 75% show up at our meetings.