Solis v. Laborer's International Union of North America, Local 368

**Union Required to Turn Over Records, But Some Personal Info Protected** This case involved a dispute over union records. The U.S. Department of Labor issued subpoenas demanding that Laborers International Union Local 368 hand over membership lists and election records as part of an investigation. The union tried to block these subpoenas, arguing they shouldn't have to provide the information. The court sided mostly with the Department of Labor. It ruled that the union must comply with the subpoenas and provide the membership and election records the government requested. However, the court also put some limits in place to protect union members' privacy. Specifically, the court issued a protective order that restricted how personal telephone numbers could be shared or used. This ruling matters for workers because it shows that government agencies can access union records when investigating potential violations of labor law, which helps ensure unions operate properly. At the same time, it demonstrates that courts will try to balance transparency with protecting workers' personal information. Union members can expect that while their union's records may be subject to government review, their most sensitive personal details should receive some protection during investigations.