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 trustee for his 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.”

“Subsequent to year ending december 31, 2014 the parent organization, liuna, fid # 53-0088501, group exemption # 0121, has placed this entity under it's trusteeship. An individual affiliated with an entity associated with the parent, but not employed by the parent, mr. Matthew maclellan, has been charged with the trusteeship of the organization. Mr. Maclellan is not compensated by this entity nor the parent entity for his services.”

“Part ii - officers, directors, trustees, etc.during the calendar year 2014 two (2) officers resigned from the board. Those two (2) officers are listed on irs form 990, page 7, part vii. These two (2) officers have not been compensated for services as officers during 2014. Accordingly, no dollar amounts must be reported for part ii.”

“Subsequent to year ending december 31, 2014 the parent organization, liuna, fid # 53-0088501, group exemption # 0121, has placed this entity under it's trusteeship. An individual affiliated with an entity associated with the parent, but not employed by the parent, mr. Matthew maclellan, has been charged with the trusteeship of the organization. Mr. Maclellan is not compensated by this entity nor the parent entity for his services. All financial transactions for per capita tax that occurred during the calendar year 2014 occurred before the trusteeship was placed in service. Accordingly, no direct controlling entity existed until after 12/31/2014.”