Article XII

RIGHTS AND DUTIES UNDER LABOR

MANAGEMENT REPORTING &

DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1959

            The following sections of the Labor-Management Reporting &Disclosure Act of 1959, as amended ("LMRDA"), 29 U.S.C. Sections 401-531 (1988) are incorporated into and made a part of these Rules:

            •           LMRDA Section 101 (a)(1) (equal rights and privileges);

            •           LMRDA Section 101 (a)(2) (freedom of expression and assembly);

            •           LMRDA Section 104 (right to inspect or receive copy of collective bargaining agreement)

            •           LMRDA Section 401 (a) (election of international union officers by secret ballot);

            •           LMRDA Section 401(c) (distribution of campaign literature; prohibition against discrimination in use of union membership list; inspection of membership list; safeguards to insure fair election);

            •           LMRDA Section 401 (e) (reasonable opportunity to nominate; eligibility to hold office; voting and campaigning without interference or reprisal; notice of election; right to vote: preservation of election records; following union constitution and bylaws where consistent with LMRDA);

            •           LMRDA Section 401 (g) (prohibition on use of union or employer assistance in campaigning); and;

            •           LMRDA Section 609 (prohibition on union discipline for exercising rights under LMRDA).

Insofar as the foregoing sections of the LMRDA may regulate conduct unrelated to nominations or elections of Convention delegates and alternate delegates or International Officers, they are not incorporated into the Rules and shall not be enforced by the Election Supervisor.