United Steelworkers of America AFL-CIO Drapery Local 17 Union

“The president of the local, anthony degrado iii, has a family relationship with two officers of the local. James degrado (cousin) and tom degrado (brother) serve as trustees of the local union.”

“The local's general membership is comprised of individuals which have executed a written application for membership, have tendered the appropriate initiation fee and one months dues and have taken an oath of obligation as a member at a regular membership meeting.”

“Members who are current in their dues and working in the industry are eligible to vote for officers of the local which generally comprise the governing body.”

“The actions of the executive board (the governing body) are presented to the general membership for their review and approval at periodic membership meetings convened as required by international and local governing documents.”

“There are no committees with the authority to act on the behalf of the executive board.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm and provided to the president for signature. The president provides the form to the entire executive board for their careful review and approval. Once approved, the form is signed and submitted.”

“The president's salary is outlined in the local's bylaws which are approved by both the membership and the international union. Compensation for other key officers and employees is based on the amount of lost time hours and services rendered for the local. The minimum allowable hours per day is four and the maximum allowable is eight hours.”

“The local makes governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request at the office of the local union during regular business hours with advanced notice.”