Construction & General Laborers Union Local No 1177

“The constitution that governs our organization was changed to reflect amendments made during the 24th convention held september 12-15, 2011.”

“The members of local 1177 are individuals who voluntarily elect to abide by the laborers international constitutions and the by laws of local 1177. These members work in the construction/service industry.”

“Once every three ( 3 ) years the membership have a general election. The purpose of the election is to elect by secret ballot and by majority vote officers to represent the membership in overseeing the activities of the local.”

“Specific events require approval of the membership on a monthly basis at union meetings. Payment of bills the local union incurrs made and major purchases to be made all must be approved by the membership.”

“A certified public accounting firm is retained to prepare the annual irs form 990. The cpa firm provides a copy of the completed form to the president & secretary treasurer for their review and approval.”

“The written conflict of interest policy is included in the code of best practices that is part of the constitution by which our organization is governed. Any member or employee of the organization can contact the liuna general president with any complaint arising under the constitution, the code of best practices, or any other disiplinary procedure that must be followed when necessary and the independent officers who are entrusted to enforce the code. The u.s. Depoartment of labor requires all non-clerical employees to report on the form lm-30 potential situations where there may be conflicts of interest. This information is open to the public.”

“Upon request by any party, the local is required by federal law to make a copy of the filed tax returns available. At each monthly union meeting a copy of the international constitution is available for any member to review and question. All financial records for each months activity are presented to the membership for their approval and review at each months union meetings.”