The Landrum-Griffin Act began with a bill of rights for union members that was intended to ensure the democratic operation of the union and to guarantee the individual member due process in meetings and disciplinary proceedings. Key provisions of the bill of rights were the following:
- Every union member has an equal right to attend, participate in, and vote at union meetings and elections.
- Members have freedom to assemble with other members and to voice their opinions concerning the policies of the union and the leadership.
- Members are protected from arbitrary increase in dues or other assessments.
- Union members have the right to be informed by union officials of their legal rights under the law.
- Every member has the right to a reasonable notice of disciplinary action by the union and the right to a fair hearing.
