June 2007 IBEW Local Union 716

Election Stands

The Department of Labor has ruled on the election regarding the Business Manager/Financial Secretary’s position.

After months of investigating alleged violations of our June 2007 Officer’s Election, the Department of Labor has found that no violations under Title IV of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (Act) had occurred.

All allegations regarding the election, and the election for the office of Business Manager/ Financial Secretary have been dismissed, and according to the Department of Labor, NO VIOLATIONS OCCURRED.

In addition, the International office has also investigated the accusation of an un-fair election and concluded that no violations had occurred.