Title IV expressly provides for the right of a member to vote for
and otherwise support the candidates of his choice without being subject
to penalty, discipline, or improper interference or reprisal of any kind
by the labor organization conducting the election or any officer or
member thereof. \50\
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\50\ Act, section 401(e). In Wirtz v. Local 1752, ILA, 56 LRRM 2303,
49 L.C. para.18,998 (S.D. Miss. 1963), the court, under its equitable
jurisdiction, granted a preliminary injunction on the motion of the
Secretary to enjoin a union from taking disciplinary action against a
member. The member had filed a complaint with the Secretary under
section 402(a) that resulted in the Secretary filing suit under 402(b).
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