December 12, 1995
VIA UPS OVERNIGHT
Peter Coates
December 12, 1995
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Peter Coates
12233 S.E. 64th Place
Bellevue, WA 98006
Robert Hasegawa, Secretary-Treasurer
Teamsters Local Union 174
553 John Street
Seattle, WA 98109
Peter Coates
December 12, 1995
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Re: Election Office Case No. P-243-LU174-PNW
Gentlemen:
A pre-election protest was filed pursuant to Article XIV, Section 2(b) of the Rules for the 1995-1996 IBT International Union Delegate and Officer Election (“Rules”) by
Peter Coates, a member of Local Union 174. The protester alleged that he was denied access to documents concerning a Collective Bargaining Agreement within the jurisdiction of his local union, in violation of the Rules. Mr. Coates now advises the Election Officer that he wishes to withdraw his protest. The Election Officer, finding that the protest has been resolved and that the withdrawal effectuates the purpose of the Rules, permits the protest to be WITHDRAWN.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 and Watkins
885 Third Avenue, Suite 1000
New York, NY 10022
Fax (212) 751-4864
Peter Coates
December 12, 1995
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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, 400 North Capitol Street, Suite 855, Washington, D.C. 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
Christine Mrak, Regional Coordinator