The Legal Department provides legal advice and assistance to officers and representatives of the International Union and its affiliates. The Department focuses on a variety of issues; including federal labor law, employment law, civil rights, prevailing wage concerns, officer election disputes, NLRB, DOL and related state and federal agency matters, and assorted other litigation and legal matters involving the International Union and its affiliates. In addition, the Department handles and provides guidance on various internal union matters, including guidance on Constitutional issues and policy matters.

Resources: 

• LM and 990 Assistance
• LIUNA 2011 Code of Best Practices
• The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act
• Local Union Officer Election Guide -- 2013 Judges Letter