Unite Here 165 Local Bartenders Int Affiliated Unite Here Intl Union

“The union has members who elect the governing body and approve significant decisions of the governing body.”

“All members of the governing body are elected by the membership of local 165. Elections are held every three years as defined by the by laws of the local. All members are notified in writing in advance of nominations and the general election as is required by the by laws.”

“Decisions of the governing body are presented at quarterly membership meetings for the approval of the membership. Special meetings may also be called if the membership should need to meet on issues that are of importance as to not wait until the next scheduled quarterly meeting.”

“A copy of the form 990 was reviewed by the executive officers as well as the trustees before filing of the form.”

“Bartenders union local 165 is a labor organization governed by federal law. The labor management reporting and disclosure act of 1959, 29 u.s.c 402 et seq. (lmrda), imposes and explicit fiduciary duty on unions and their officers. 29 u.s.c 501. This duty includes "to refrain from dealing with such organization as an adverse party or in behalf of an adverse party in any matter connected with his duties and from holding or acquiring any pecuniary or personal interest which conflicts with the interest of such organization, and to account to the organization for any profit received by him in whatever capacity in connection with transactions conducted by him or under his direction on behalf of the organization". Unions are also required to file detailed annual reports that are available publicly. 29 u.s.c. 431(b). Individual union officers and employees are required to file annual reports disclosing relationships that might lead to conflicts of interest. 29 u.s.c 432. The union's bylaws are filed with the department of labor and are also available publicly. 29 u.s.c.431(a). This law also provides whistleblower protection. 29 u.s.c. 529. Unlike internal corporate whistleblowing policies, this one gives the whistleblower the right to sue in court to redress any retaliation. Section 302 of the labor management relations act, 1947, 29 u.s.c. 186, prohibits a labor organization, its officers or agents from receiving anything of value from an employer whose employees the union either represents or might seek to represent. The national labor relations board also has rules against union conflicts of interest, such as union ownership of business that may compete with employers whose employees the union represents. Also unlike most non-profit corporations, unions are democratic organizations with a voting constituency to hold them accountable:their members. The right to participate and vote in union affairs is guaranteed. 29 u.s.c.411. Union officers are subject to periodic elections in which all members have an equal right to nominate, run for office and vote. No assets of the union or of any employer may be used in furtherance of any candidacy. 29 u.s.c.481. Unite here has an elaborate ethical practices code in article 23 of its constitution. The ethical practices code is enforced by an independent public review board whose members are appointed with concurrence of united state government. The public review board has the power to make final and binding decision, including the power to remove, suspend, expen, fine or forfeit the benefits of any officer or employee of unite here or its affiliates who violates the ethical practices code. Any officer, employee or member of unite here may file a complaint with the public review board. This right and how to exercise it is published in the union's annual journal. The unite here constitution also has a system for members to charge officers with violations of the constitution or "actual or attempted misappropriation, fraud or financial malpractice involving assets of unite here or any of its affiliated or any employee benefit plan." such charges are heard by an internal trial board, subject to thorough protections of due process, which has the power to discipline offenders. The lmrda prohibits any loan in excess of 2,000 from a labor organization to any of its officers or employees. 29 u.s.c.503. The unite here constitution goes further than the law. Loans in any amount are prohibited except for short-term advances of actual, documented expenses where necessary. Ethical practices code section 2(d). The compensation of officers and employees of the union is set by the executive board and the members. There are 8 members of the union's executive board. 2 of the members of the union's executive board are employed by or have contracts for the performance of services with the union.”

“Approval of all salaries is made by the union's executive board and then to general membership for final vote of approval.”

“Approval of all salaries is made by the union's executive board and then to general membership for final vote of approval.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available upon request.”

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