July 30, 1998
VIA UPS OVERNIGHT
James E. Carson
July 30, 1998
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James E. Carson, Secy. - Treas.
Teamsters Local Union 340
144 Thadeus Street
South Portland, ME 04106
Ernie Canelli
Post Office Box 75
Bingham, ME 04920
John Metz Slate
c/o Jim Smith
2833 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149
George O. Suggs, Esq.
Wilburn & Suggs
1015 Locust
Suite 818
St. Louis, MO 63101
James E. Carson
July 30, 1998
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Re: Election Office Case No. E-133
Gentlemen:
James E. Carson, secretary - treasurer of Local Union 340, 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”) against Ernest Canelli, III, a recently nominated candidate for at-large vice - president. Mr. Carson challenged Mr. Canelli’s eligibility.
Mr. Carson now advises the Election Office 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 The Election Officer, finding that the withdrawal effectuates the purpose of the Rules, permits the protest to be WITHDRAWN.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:
Kenneth Conboy, Esq.
Latham & Watkins
885 Third Avenue, Suite 1000
New York, NY 10022
Fax (212) 751-4864
James E. Carson
July 30, 1998
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Copies of the request for hearing must be served on the parties listed above as well as upon the Election Officer, 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 445, Washington, DC 20001, Facsimile
(202) 624-3525. A copy of the protest must accompany the request for a hearing.
Sincerely,
Michael G. Cherkasky
Election Officer
MGC:chh
cc: Kenneth Conboy, Election Appeals Master