District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 1-617.03. Standards of conduct for labor organizations.

(1) The maintenance of democratic provisions for periodic elections to be conducted subject to recognized safeguards and provisions defining and securing the right of individual members to participate in the affairs of the organization, to fair and equal treatment under the governing rules of the organization, and to fair process in disciplinary proceedings;

(2) The exclusion from office in the organization of any person identified with corrupt influences;

(3) The prohibition of business or financial interests on the part of organization officers and agents which conflict with their duty to the organization and its members;

(4) Fair elections; and

(5) The maintenance of fiscal integrity in the conduct of the affairs of the organization, including provision for accounting and financial controls and regular financial reports or summaries to be made available to members.

(1) A statement in writing that the labor organization is a member of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations and is governed by and subscribes to the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations Codes of Ethical Practice;

(2) A copy of the labor organization's constitution and bylaws which contain explicit provisions covering these standards;

(3) A copy of rules and regulations of the organization which have been officially adopted by the membership, which contain explicit provisions covering these standards; or

(4) An official certification in writing from a labor organization stating that the labor organization subscribes to the standards of conduct for labor organizations, as set forth in this section.