A system of self-nomination, if this is the only method for making nominations, deprives union members of a reasonable opportunity to nominate candidates and thus is inconsistent with the provisions of title IV. 34 Self-nomination is permissible only if the members are afforded additional methods whereby they may nominate the candidates of their choice.

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34 See Wirtz v. National Maritime Union of America, 399 F.2d 544 (C.A. 2 1968).