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Heading: Title I of the LMRDA

Text: Title I of the LMRDA, also referred to as subchapter II of the Act, is entitled “Bill of Rights of Members of Labor Organizations,” and is found at 29 U.S.C. §§ 411-415. It provides in pertinent part that every member of a labor organization shall have the right “to nominate candidates, to vote in elections or referendums of the labor organization, to attend membership meetings, and to participate in the deliberations and voting upon the business of such meetings, subject to reasonable rules” contained in the organization’s constitution and bylaws. 29 U.S.C. § 411(a)(1). Union members also have the right under Title I to meet and assemble freely with other members, support candidates of their choice, and express their opinions concerning candidates for union office. 29 U.S.C. § 411(a)(2). Title I also prohibits a union from disciplining a member (except for nonpayment of dues) without service of written charges and the provision of a full and fair hearing after reasonable notice. 29 U.S.C. § 411(a)(5). With respect to enforcement of these rights, Title I provides in part as follows: “Any person whose rights secured by the provisions of this subchapter have been infringed by any violation of this subchapter may bring a civil action in a district court of the United States for such relief (including injunctions) as may be appropriate.” 29 U.S.C. § 412. No. 05-2478 5