Title 29 — LaborRelease 119-73
§530 Deprivation of rights by violence; penalty
Title 29 › Chapter CHAPTER 11— - LABOR-MANAGEMENT REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE PROCEDURE › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER VII— - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 530
Summary
Using force or threats, or trying to do so, to stop or scare a union member from exercising their rights is illegal. If done intentionally, they can be fined up to $1,000, jailed up to one year, or both.
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Title 29, §530
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It shall be unlawful for any person through the use of force or violence, or threat of the use of force or violence, to restrain, coerce, or intimidate, or attempt to restrain, coerce, or intimidate any member of a labor organization for the purpose of interfering with or preventing the exercise of any right to which he is entitled under the provisions of this chapter. Any person who willfully violates this section shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
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29 U.S.C. § 530
Title 29 — Labor
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73