Which of the following statements is true of a local union?
A) It can be sued for failing to enforce the international union's constitution and bylaws.
B) It can disregard national bylaws if the local membership has voted to do so.
C) It is bound by international bylaws only if they are unanimously approved by its members.
D) It cannot be sued by anyone except the national union of which it is a part.
E) It can sue a member of the union for not bargaining individually when represented by the union.

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A union member may sue a local union for failing to enforce the international union's constitution and bylaws. Section 301 of the Taft-Hartley Act authorizes an employer to sue a union for breach of contract as well as employees to sue to enforce either the union-management collective bargaining agreement or a union contract with a member.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of a Local