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Explain the election procedure and requirements for election under Section 401 of the LMRDA?

Question 2

The U.S. Constitution requires a majority vote of approval by the Senate before an international treaty is ratified.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Title IV of the LMRDA requires that union elections be conducted according to certain democratic procedures. Section 401 sets the following requirements:
National and international labor organizations must elect their officers at least every five years.
Every local union must hold elections at least every three years.
Elections shall be by secret ballot or at a convention of delegates chosen by secret ballot.
There must be advance notice of the election, freedom of choice among candidates, and publication and one year's preservation of the election results.
Dues and assessments cannot be used to support anyone's candidacy.
Every candidate has the right to inspect lists of members' names and addresses.
Each candidate has the right to have observers at polling places and at the counting of the ballots.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



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