Title 29, LaborRelease 119-102
§529 Prohibition on Certain Discipline by Labor Organization
Title 29 › CHAPTER 11 — LABOR-MANAGEMENT REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE PROCEDURE › SUBCHAPTER VII — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 529
Summary
Labor unions and their officials must not punish members for using any rights given by this chapter. Enforcement follows the law’s existing enforcement rules.
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Title 29, §529
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It shall be unlawful for any labor organization, or any officer, agent, shop steward, or other representative of a labor organization, or any employee thereof to fine, suspend, expel, or otherwise discipline any of its members for exercising any right to which he is entitled under the provisions of this chapter. The provisions of section 412 of this title shall be applicable in the enforcement of this section.
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29 U.S.C. § 529
Title 29, Labor
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102