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This bill, known as the Protecting Union Representation and Elections Act (PURE Act), amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to mandate that union officer elections be conducted exclusively through secret ballot voting. Specifically, the bill removes existing language that previously allowed union officer elections to be conducted either through direct secret ballot voting or at a convention of delegates chosen by secret ballot. The bill also eliminates provisions that previously permitted union officers to be elected by representatives who were themselves chosen by secret ballot. These changes effectively narrow the methods by which union officers can be elected, requiring a direct secret ballot election for all union leadership positions. The amendments would take effect 18 months after the bill's enactment, providing unions time to adjust their election procedures to comply with the new requirements. The bill aims to enhance democratic processes within labor unions by ensuring that all members have a direct and confidential opportunity to vote for their leadership.

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