Statement of Reasons
For Dismissing Complaints Concerning the Trusteeship imposed on Local 82, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, AFL-CIO,
on September 27, 2010
in Boston, Massachusetts
Members in good standing of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 82 (Local 82), filed complaints on October 14 and November 17, 2011, with the Secretary of Labor concerning the propriety of continuing a trusteeship imposed by the International. The complainants alleged that the trusteeship was not being administered in accordance with the union’s constitution and bylaws.
The Department’s investigation established that Local 82 was merged into Teamsters Local 25 effective January 1, 2012. The merger terminated the trusteeship. Inasmuch as Local 82 no longer exists and the trusteeship has been terminated, no action is required. The issue of the administration of the trusteeship is moot. Accordingly, the Department of Labor has closed the file regarding this matter.
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of Labor-Management Standards
Division of Enforcement
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-0143 Fax: (202) 693-1343
March 1, 2012
Mr. James Hoffa, General President
International Brotherhood of Teamsters 25 Louisiana Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Dear Mr. Hoffa:
This is to advise you of the disposition of the complaints filed with the Secretary of Labor alleging a violation of Title III of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA) with regard to the administration of the trusteeship imposed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters over its Local 82 in South Boston, Massachusetts.
Pursuant to Sections 304 and 601 of the LMRDA, an investigation was conducted by the Office of Labor-Management Standards. Following a review of the investigative findings by this office and the Office of the Solicitor, Division for Civil Rights and Labor-Management, a decision has been made that those findings do not provide a basis for action by the Department.
A statement of reasons setting forth the basis for this decision is enclosed.
Sincerely,
Patricia Fox
Chief, Division of Enforcement
Enclosure
cc: Christopher Wilkinson, Associate Solicitor for
Civil Rights and Labor-Management
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of Labor-Management Standards
Division of Enforcement
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-0143 Fax: (202) 693-1343
March 1, 2012
Dear
This is to advise you of the disposition of your complaint filed with the Secretary of Labor alleging a violation of Title III of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA) with regard to the administration of the trusteeship imposed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters over its Local 82 in South Boston, Massachusetts.
Pursuant to Sections 304 and 601 of the LMRDA, an investigation was conducted by the Office of Labor-Management Standards. Following a review of the investigative findings by this office and the Office of the Solicitor, Division for Civil Rights and Labor-Management, a decision has been made that those findings do not provide a basis for action by the Department.
A statement of reasons setting forth the basis for this decision is enclosed.
Sincerely,
Patricia Fox
Chief, Division of Enforcement
Enclosure
cc: Christopher Wilkinson, Associate Solicitor for
Civil Rights and Labor-Management
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of Labor-Management Standards
Division of Enforcement
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-0143 Fax: (202) 693-1343
March 1, 2012
Dear
This is to advise you of the disposition of your complaint filed with the Secretary of Labor alleging a violation of Title III of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA) with regard to the administration of the trusteeship imposed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters over its Local 82 in South Boston, Massachusetts.
Pursuant to Sections 304 and 601 of the LMRDA, an investigation was conducted by the Office of Labor-Management Standards. Following a review of the investigative findings by this office and the Office of the Solicitor, Division for Civil Rights and Labor-Management, a decision has been made that those findings do not provide a basis for action by the Department.
A statement of reasons setting forth the basis for this decision is enclosed.
Sincerely,
Patricia Fox
Chief, Division of Enforcement
Enclosure
cc: Christopher Wilkinson, Associate Solicitor for
Civil Rights and Labor-Management