THE CONVENTION OBSERVERS
"Observer" - One that observes, as in a representative sent to observe but not participate officially in a gathering.
Convention Observers are forbidden to participate in the debate or otherwise interrupt or interfere with the proceedings. Usually observers are permitted to attend all sessions of the Convention and all caucus meetings. Observers are also entitled to attend committee meetings at the expense of locals. Available space may determine how many observers from each local.
The attendance of observers is at the expense of the union in some cases (see By-Law 9, sections 12 and 13) and at the expense of the sponsoring local in others.