Constitution - Teamsters Local 399
Constitution - Teamsters Local 399
Constitution - Teamsters Local 399
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ART. XIX, SEC. 7<br />
are substantially the same or arise under the same circumstances<br />
as prior internal union charges against such<br />
member or officer, provided that a decision was rendered<br />
on those prior charges. Any charge based upon alleged<br />
misconduct which occurred more than five (5) years<br />
before the discovery of the conduct giving rise to the<br />
charge shall be rejected by the Secretary-Treasurer,<br />
except charges based upon the nonpayment of dues,<br />
assessments, and other financial obligations.<br />
Nothing herein shall preclude the General President<br />
with the approval of the General Executive Board, or the<br />
General Executive Board acting on its own initiative,<br />
from suspending a member or officer facing criminal or<br />
civil trial while the charges are pending. If exonerated<br />
the member or officer shall be made whole for all economic<br />
loss.<br />
(b). The basis for charges against members, officers,<br />
elected Business Agents, <strong>Local</strong> Unions, Joint Councils,<br />
or other subordinate bodies for which he or it shall stand<br />
trial shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:<br />
(1). Violation of any specific provision of the<br />
<strong>Constitution</strong>, <strong>Local</strong> Union Bylaws or rules of<br />
order, or failure to perform any of the duties<br />
specified thereunder.<br />
(2). Violation of oath of office or of the oath of loyalty<br />
to the <strong>Local</strong> Union and the International<br />
Union.<br />
(3). Breaching a fiduciary obligation owed to any<br />
labor organization by any act of embezzlement<br />
or conversion of union’s funds or property.<br />
(4). Secession, or fostering the same.<br />
(5). Conduct which is disruptive of, interferes with,<br />
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