Constitution - Teamsters Local 399

ART. II, SEC. 2
not necessary for the establishment or operation
of the plan, in accordance with established
law.
(8). The fiduciary shall cooperate with Union negotiating
committees by responding to requests
from any Chair or Co-Chair of a negotiating
committee for information and assistance
needed for bargaining, to the extent not inconsistent
with his or her fiduciary obligations to
the plan.
(c). Persons who own, lease, or operate a team or
vehicle and/or perform any other work may be eligible
for membership in this International Union. If, however,
any Local Union can prove to the satisfaction
of the General President that the membership of such
individuals would be detrimental to the welfare of
the Local Union, it may present such facts to the General
President for authority to refuse to accept such persons
as members. The General President shall consider all the
facts and circumstances and render a decision in the matter,
subject to appeal to the General Executive Board,
which shall be binding on the Local Union.
(d). Membership shall also be available to so-called
“vendors” and “owner-equipment drivers.” A “vendor”
is a person who purchases products and sells the same on
his own behalf. An “owner-equipment driver” is a person
who, in connection with his employment, uses equipment
sold or leased to him by his employer or equipment
which he has purchased independently but which he
uses in whole or in part in the service of his employer.
When such persons apply for membership in the International
Union, the Local Union and the International
Union shall have the right and authority as a condition
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