What must be done if a member disagrees with a Trial Board's ruling?

When a member disagrees with a Trial Board's ruling, the appropriate course of action is to appeal to higher authorities. This means that the member has the right to challenge the decision made by the Trial Board through a formal appeal process, which enables them to seek further review and potential rectification of the ruling. This process is fundamental to ensuring fairness and accountability within the organization, as it allows members to address any concerns they may have regarding the decisions impacting them.

This approach emphasizes the structured nature of governance within the IBEW, providing members a clear path to express their dissent without having to accept the ruling passively. By appealing, a member engages with a higher level of authority, which can reassess the decision based on the merits of the case or any new evidence presented. Such mechanisms are in place to uphold the integrity of the organization's process and to ensure that all members have recourse if they believe a ruling was unjust or erroneous.