Usw Local 10-00086

“The organization is a local labor union representing the production workers at the west point, pa facility of merck, inc. Each covered production worker is a member of the union.”

“Explanation: the organization is a local union representing approximately 1,700 production members at the west point, pa facility of merck, inc. The members elect the governing board in elections held every three years.”

“Explanation: the organization is a local union representing the production workers at the west point, pa facility of merck, inc. When the work contract with the union is due to expire, a negotiation team is appointed by the governing board to meet with company representatives and work out a new contract. The proposed contract must be approved by the membership.”

“Treasurer is responsible for the filing of the 990, using the assistance of the organization's accounting firm. The treasurer has a copy of the 990 available for any board member interested in reviewing it.”

“The organization will make its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon receipt of a written request.”

“Explanation: the organization is a local union representing approximately 1,700 production workers at the west point, pa production facility of merck, inc. It is governed by an executive committee and six officers, who are also members of the executive committee. The officers are each paid approximately 5,500 annually by the organization as compensation. The remainder of the compensation reported in part vii arises from reimbursement from the organization to the officers and executive committee members for "lost time", i.e., time spent on union business that otherwise could have been earned by them working at the plant site. The entire membership is eligible to receive lost time payments for company compensation foregone in order to participate in qualified union activities.”