Tribal Law - Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota; National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota - Tribal Law

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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

32.06.020 Contents of Union Agreements

Every union agreement with an employer or filed with the Commission or Director must provide:

(a) Indian Preference. The union will give absolute preference to Indian residents in job referrals regardless of which union referral list they are on.

(b) Cooperation with Commission. The union will cooperate with the Commission or Director in all respects.

(c) Registration. The union will establish a mechanism allowing Indians to register for job referral lists by telephone or mail.

(d) Training Programs. The union will establish a journeyman upgrade and advanced apprenticeship program.

(e) Include all Indians. The union will "include" all Indians who qualify for journeyman or apprenticeship status and wish to join the union.

(f) Temporary Work Permits. The union will grant temporary work permits to Indians who do not wish to join the union.