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CFR	Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor

Title 29

Labor

Chapter IV

Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of Labor

Part 452

General Statement Concerning the Election Provisions of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959

Subpart B

Other Provisions of the Act Affecting Title IV

• Section Number: 452.7
• Section Name: Bill of Rights, title I.

    The provisions of title I, ``Bill of Rights of Members of Labor 
Organizations'' \7\ (particularly section 101(a)(1) ``Equal Rights,'' 
section 101(a)(2) ``Freedom of Speech and Assembly,'' and section 
101(a)(5) ``Safeguards against Improper Disciplinary Action'') are 
related to the rights pertaining to elections. Direct enforcement of 
title I rights, as such, is limited to civil suit in a district court of 
the United States by the person whose rights have been
infringed. \8\ The exercise of particular rights of members is subject 
to reasonable rules and regulations in the labor organization's 
constitution and bylaws. \9\
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    \7\ 73 Stat. 522, 29 U.S.C. 411.
    \8\ But the Secretary may bring suit to enforce section 104 (29 
U.S.C. 414).
    \9\ Act, sec. 101(a)(1), 101(a)(2), and 101(b) (29 U.S.C. 411).
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