Laborers Intl Union North America Natl Postal Mail Handlers Union 318

“Line 14 written document retention and destruction policy the local does not have a written document retention and destruction policy, however, they follow the regulations of the department of labor which requires all financial records to be kept for seven years.”

“Regular members are members with voting rights. Associate members do not have voting rights and are only allowed participation in the mail handlers benefit plan.”

“The union's general membership elects the officers of the national postal mail handlers union local 318 every 3 years.”

“Decisions subject to approval of members includes only officer elections and movement of headquarters. Any changes to the local by-laws proposed by the members of the national postal mail handlers union local 318 must be approved by local 318 council and by the president of the national postal mail handlers union national office.”

“Branch offices operate under policies and procedures and by-laws mandated by the local union executive board.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the local president and local treasurer for approval.”

“Officers compensation for the president is proposed by the members of local 318 and must be approved by local 318 council and by the president of the national postal mail handlers union national office.”

“All other officers and branch presidents compensation is proposed by the members of local 318 and must be approved by the local 318 council and by the president of the national postal mail handlers union national office.”

“The governing documents and financial statements are made available only for review to the general membership of the union upon request.”

“The union's purpose is to unite for the advancement and betterment of all those who work in the mail handler's craft in the state of florida. The union currently serves approximately 2,602 mail handlers and mail handler assistants in the state of florida.”