May 29, 1996
VIA UPS OVERNIGHT
Thomas B. Fahling, Treasurer
United Minnesota Teamsters Coalition
413 19th Avenue, N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Harold Yates, Trustee
Teamsters Local Union 320
3001 University Avenue, S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Re: Election Office Case No. P-775-LU320-NCE
Gentlemen:
Thomas Fahling, a candidate for delegate of Local Union 320, filed a pre-election protest pursuant to Article XIV, Section 2(b) of the Rules for the 1995-1996 IBT International Union Delegate and Officer Election (“Rules”). The protester alleged that Local Union 320 failed to provide him with a complete and accurate work-site list as required by the Rules. Mr. Fahling now advises the Election Officer that he wishes to withdraw his protest. The Election Officer, finding that the withdrawal effectuates the purpose of the Rules, permits the protest to be WITHDRAWN.
Any interested party not satisfied with this determination may request a hearing before the Election Appeals Master within one day of receipt of this letter. The parties are reminded that, absent extraordinary circumstances, no party may rely upon evidence that was not presented to the Office of the Election Officer in any such appeal. Requests for a hearing shall be made in writing and shall be served on:
Thomas B. Fahling
May 29, 1996
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Kenneth Conboy, Esq.
Latham & Watkins
885 Third Avenue, Suite 1000
New York, NY 10022
Fax (212) 751-4864
Copies of the request for hearing must be served on the parties listed above as well as upon the Election Officer, 400 N. Capitol Street, Suite 855, Washington, DC 20001, Facsimile
(202) 624-3525. A copy of the protest must accompany the request for a hearing.
Sincerely,
Barbara Zack Quindel
Election Officer
cc: Kenneth Conboy, Election Appeals Master
Judith Kuhn, Regional Coordinator