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A preliminary U.S. Labor Department investigation has found that one of Nevada’s largest unions violated federal labor law during its most recent officer election, including the use of union funds and membership rosters for internal political purposes. The findings give new ammunition to critics who argue that the Service Employees International Union leadership gamed the election to produce the results it wanted.

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