Communications Workers of America 81255 Local

“The organization is a union representing members within its jurisdiction, which primarily consist of hourly and production workers in the general dynamics plant in pittsfield, ma. The union also represents a few general electric employees who remain under subcontract at sabic innovative plastics also in pittsfield, ma. Members support the union through union dues.”

“The governing body of the organization is elected by the members of the union. An election takes place every three years. A change was made to the constitution in 2013 which made a one-time change to the election cycle in order to be on the same election cycle as cwa. Officers elected in october 2013 will serve a one year term. Officers elected in october 2014 and in future elections will serve three year terms.”

“A review and approval of the 990 by the officers is done at a meeting prior to its filing.”

“The business agent is responsible for enforcing and monitoring the conflict of interest policy. The president is responsible for monitoring the business agent's compliance with the policy.”

“The business agent shall be paid a salary as designated by the executive board with the approval of the general membership. All salaries must conform to the international constitution and by-laws.”

“Form 990, part vi, section c, line 19: the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Officers other compensation amounts represent lost time. Lost time is paid directly by the member's employer and is included in the employee's w-2. The union reiumburses the employer for lost time paid to its employees.”

“Contributed equity in acquisition of local 254 40,253.”