Can a union be required to distribute a candidates campaign literature to members via e-mail, as opposed to using their postal address?
A9. Other than by mail, there is no prescribed manner in which unions must distribute campaign literature. Likewise, unions are not required to provide candidates access to all methods of distribution that may be available to the union. Generally, if the candidate’s request for an alternative method of distributing campaign literature is a reasonable one, the union is required to make the distribution. Accordingly, OLMS advises unions to comply with a candidate’s reasonable request to distribute campaign literature to the membership through e-mail if the union uses e-mail to disseminate information to its members.
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- Can a union be required to distribute a candidates campaign literature to members via e-mail, as opposed to using their postal address?
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- How much can the union charge a candidate to distribute campaign material by regular mail or e-mail?
