I think it was a simple error at the printer's which will not impact the outcome of the election.
While the mistakes are inexcusable and give ammo to TDU, I think what Upstate said is what, in fact, happened. To the best of my knowledge, IBT contracts out a union shop to print and mail out the ballots, as they do with fliers, the TEAMSTER magazine, contract updates, etc. IBT simply provides a member roster with names of eligible members/local no./addresses/work site to the printer and that's the extent of their involvement. While it shouldn't be an issue, the member rosters -- especially in RTW states -- are a
mess. I've seen rosters for various hub sorts that identify members and non-members for organizing purposes; there are people on the "scab" list that have been dues paying members for years and received contract ballots. Members move, drop their maiden name, etc. and never update their information with the local. I know I've moved at least five times since I first became a member.
If it's a mess on the local level, think about how bad it could be at the IBT.