You hit the nail right on the head! We already had the election 2 months ago and lost 860 to 351. It was my first and I learned alot. Didn't have a full slate till 1 week before nominations and started in 2006, people would say they were in and then later back out, it was a nightmare!
We were blind sided by the incumbents with lies to members at block locations about who we intended to hire as BAs (BA not elected down here) Shop stewards tellings members to bring in their secret ballots to be viewed by them, in order to make sure they voted on the right before the members at that location mailed it back in. Oh! I filed pre-election protest, presented it to the board and you guessed it, got turned down, because it was against them. Even had the name of the steward and the shift that steward worked on. Would not let me see a list of stewards at that barn, when I asked at the hearing. Appeal has been filed over 2 months ago with the International. No reply yet.
I know I can review the financial statements at the local so why wouldn't I be able to view other documents with in the Local. I know, ask the President of the Local, well his says no! and without an explanation.
I ask because I have a retired 177 board member on my route and he told me I have a right to veiw any document in the local. Well According to the President and the Sec-Treasurer I do not have that right.
Who is right? Whats allowed in other locals?