Union Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Safeguards — Union officers have a duty to manage the funds and property of the union for the sole benefit of the union and its members. Union officers or employees who embezzle or steal union funds or other assets commit a Federal crime punished by a fine and/or imprisonment.

Labor Organization Reports — Union officers must:

(Form LM-1) and annual financial reports (Forms LM-2/3/4) with OLMS.

the reports for at least five years.

Conflicts of Interest — Union officers and employees must file reports concerning any loans and benefits received from, or certain financial interests in, employers whose employees their unions represent and businesses that deal with their unions.

Officer Elections — Unions must:

unions by secret b allot at least every three years and preserve all records for one year

member at least 15 days prior to the election

reasonable requests to mail campaign literature to members at the candidate’s expense

promote any candidate (nor may employer funds or resources be used)

observers

union’s membership list once within 30 days prior to the election.

Out of Work?

When you get laid off from a job, you can come to the office to fill out a referral. Your referral is how we call you for ajob when a contractor calls us for work. If you change you address or phone number or you want to add information to you referral contact the office immediately. Your referral will stay on record for 90 days. After 90 days you must come to the office to fill out another one. Your dues must be current to have your name put on the referral.

Did you know that when you are laid off you could attend classes at the laborer training school? (630)653-0006 By attending classes you make yourself more knowledgeable. You also get paid for attending classes, which doesn’t affect your unemployment. If you wish to attend classes come to the office and fill out an application.

Rick Cavins