On May 3, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division, the Department filed suit against Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers & Grain Millers (BCTGM) Local 1 (located in Lyons, Ill.). The suit seeks to nullify the union’s January 13, 2023, election of officers and order Local 1 to conduct a new election with new nominations under the Secretary’s supervision as provided by the LMRDA. The complaint alleges that the union denied members a reasonable opportunity to vote by failing to mail an election notice to all members at their last known home address not less than fifteen days prior to the election, and by failing to mail ballots to members in good standing, in violation of Section 401(e) of the LMRDA. The lawsuit follows an investigation by the OLMS Chicago District Office.
Last Updated: 5-21-24