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citation: "29 C.F.R. §§ 458.54–458.56"
title: "29"
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url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/29/458.54..458.56"
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# §458.54. Complaints alleging violations of § 458.2, Bill of rights of members of labor organization, or § 458.37, prohibition of certain discipline.


Any member of a labor organization whose rights under the provisions of [§ 458.2](/cfr/29/458.2.md) or [§ 458.37](/cfr/29/458.37.md) are alleged to have been infringed or violated, may file a complaint in accordance with [§ 458.53](/cfr/29/458.53.md): Provided, however, That such member may be required to exhaust reasonable hearing procedures (but not to exceed a 4-month lapse of time) within such organization.


# §458.55. Content of complaint.

- (a) The complaint shall contain appropriate identifying information and a clear and concise statement of the facts constituting the alleged violation.
- (b) The complainant shall submit with his complaint a statement setting forth the procedures, if any, invoked to remedy the alleged violation, including the dates when such procedures were invoked and copies of any written ruling or decision which he has received.

# §458.56. Service on respondent.


Upon the filing of a complaint, a copy of the complaint shall be served upon the respondent, and a written statement of such service shall be furnished to the District Director.