Laborers International Union of Local Union 270

“Enrique arguello, business manager / secretary-treasuer, and luis enrique arguello, executive board, have a family relationship.”

“Membership categories that are eligible to vote: laborers, apprentices, retirees, and lifetime retirees.”

“Members in good standing have the right to nominate and elect governing body members and officers. Members in good standing must not be more than 2 months in arrears in the payment of dues.”

“Salary increases in excess of the percentage increase in the national consumer price index and all other significant decisions with the exception of the hiring or firing of field representatives and organizers require membership approval.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the business manager/secretary-treasurer and bookkeeper for completeness and accuracy prior to filing of the form. A copy of the form is provided to each executive board member after the form is filed.”

“THE WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS INCLUDED IN THE LIUNA POLICIES. ANY MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION CAN CONTACT LIUNA (AN AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION ALSO GOVERNED BY THE CONSTITUTION) GENERAL PRESIDENT WITH ANY COMPLAINT ARISING UNDER The CONSTITUTION, THE LIUNA POLICIES, OR ANY OTHER DISCIPLINARY RULE, REGULATION, PRACTICE, OR PROCEDURES ADOPTED BY THE LIUNA GENERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD. THE LIUNA POLICIES EXPLAINS THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN NECESSARY AND THE INDEPENDENT OFFICERS WHO ARE ENTRUSTED TO ENFORCE THE LIUNA POLICIES. THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REQUIRED ALL NON-CLERICAL EMPLOYEES TO REPORT ON FORM LM-30 POTENTIAL SITUATION WHERE THERE MAY BE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THIS INFORMATION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.”

“Salary and related compensation to be paid to all officers is approved by membership prior to the nomination of the officers. In determining the appropriate rate of compensation, the executive board considers the percentage change in the national consumer price index, regional cost of living variances, and rates of compensation paid by similar sized local unions in the same geographic area.”

“The local will make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the members upon request.”

“The local uses the modified cash basis of accounting.”

“The executive board maintains oversight over the review and selection of an independent accountant on an annual basis. This process has not changed.”