International Union of Operating

“The local union is composed of "49" members, "49a" oiler members, "49b" journeymen members, "49c" shop members, "49d" public works members, "49l" logger members, and "49r" apprentices. "49" members are journeymen operators who can work under any classification or contract within local 49. "49a" oiler members are oilers primarily working under a highway heavy or a builders contract. "49b" journeymen members are operators who can work under any classification or contract within local 49. "49c" shop members are mechanic or shop operators. "49d" public works members are public employees, city employees or county workers. "49l" logger members are operators who can work under any classification or contract within local 49. "49r" apprentices are members who are going through the operating engineers apprenticeship training program.”

“The local union's membership is responsible for electing the executive board of the local union which consists of the business manager/financial secretary, president, vice president, recording-corresponding secretary, treasurer and nine non-office holding members.”

“All proposals to alter, revise or amend the local union's bylaws must be approved by the membership. The membership is also responsible for approving, at monthly meetings convened as required by the local union's bylaws, any changes to the dues rate and all expenditures in excess of $1,000 .”

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

“Form 990 is provided to the entire executive board for review before the form is filed.”

“Each executive board member is required to annually sign a statement which affirms that they have: received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, read and understand the policy, and agreed to comply with the policy. In addition, to ensure the local union operates in a manner consistent with its nonprofit purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its lawful status and fiduciary obligations, periodic reviews of compliance with the conflict of interest policy are conducted by the executive board and the local union's attorney.”

“The local union makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available at the local union's office in minneapolis, mn.”

“Ryan davies replaced jason george as business manager/financial secretary after year end but before the date of this filing and therefore will be signing this form 990.”

“Increase/decrease in building corporation -83,154. Transfers to political fund -575,000. Transfers to building corporation -290,880.”