Is it illegal for people who have been convicted of certain crimes to hold union office or employment?
• Yes. Section 504 of the LMRDA prohibits individuals convicted of certain crimes from holding union office or employment or serving in other prohibited capacities. What union offices or positions can a convicted person not hold? • Any officer or employee position such as president, vice-president, recording secretary, financial secretary, treasurer, director, trustee, executive board member, business agent, manager, organizer, or clerical employee. • Any position as a representative in any capacity of a labor organization such as a job steward or shop committeeman. • Any position, other than that of a member, involving decision-making authority concerning, or custody or control of, labor organization funds or assets. • Consultant or adviser to a labor organization. What other positions can a convicted person not hold? • Labor relations consultant or adviser to an employer, employer organization, or labor organization. • Any position having specific collective bargaining authority or d
