Auto Marine and Specialty Painters Union

“Eligibility for membership in this local union is set forth in the international constitution.”

“Members in good standing according to the international constitution may vote for local union officers, executive board members and delegates to district council 16.”

“The executive board shall be vested with the authority of recommendation only, unless otherwise specifically authorized by the local union membership voting at a regular or special called meeting; provided, however, that during the interim between meetings it shall be authorized to act for the local union in cases of emergency, subject to review at the next regular meeting.”

“The local union does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The executive board has a mandatory review of form 990. Members are able to obtain a copy of form 990 upon request.”

“Monitoring and enforcing compliance with the conflict of interest policy: the written conflict of interest policy is included in the constitution by which the local union is governed. Any member of employee of the local union can contact the international union of painters and affiliated trades (an affiliated organization also governed by the constitution) with any complaint arising under the constitution, or any other disciplinary rule, regulation, practice, or procedure conducted by an officer of the local union. The u.s. Department of labor requires all non-clerical employees to report on form lm-30 potential situations where there may be conflicts of interest. This information is open to the public.”

“Compensation is defined in article ix of the local union's by-laws.”

“The website at www.dc16iupat.org has the local union's governing documents and agreements which are available to the public. The local union files an annual financial report (lm-3) with the department of labor which can also be obtained on the online public disclosure room.”

“To foster and adopt ways and means for the continuous improvement of the working and living standards of the members of this union; to secure legislation in the interests of our members; to bring about higher wages, shorter hours and better working conditions for them; to influence public opinion by peaceful and legal methods in favor of our affiliated organizations and all organized labor generally; to promote, encourage and bring into existence satisfactory contractual relationships with employers in the industries from which the members of our affiliates are drawn; to advance and maintain better relations between our members and their employers; and to otherwise enrich the lives of our members and their families.”

“The local union's policy is to prepare its financial statements on the modified cash basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when received rather than when earned, and expenses are recognized when cash is disbursed rather than when the obligation is incurred.”