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epresentatives of the Laborers?
MR. POWELL: The convention consists of
delegates elected from local unions by the local union
membership to be representative at the convention.
MR. RYAN: The members don't vote directly
for the president then; they vote for the representatives
who then vote for the president?
MR. POWELL: That's right.
MR. RYAN: In certain cases they don't even
vote for the representative because they've been elected;
as local officials they are deemed to be the representa­
tive?
MR. POWELL: No, no, no. Every time there is
a convention called, the delegates have to be elected
by the membership of that local.
MR. RYAN: Was Mr. Fosco re-elected in 1981?
MR. POWELL: Yes, he WdS.
MR. RYAN: Were there any incidents of violence
directed at candidates or supporters who ran against him?
MR. POWELL: Yes, there was.
MR. RYAN: Can you describe them, please?
MR. POWELL: During the time of the nomination
for presidential office, Arthur Coia was Sitting in the
chair at that time condUcting the nomination. After
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