Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
UNITE HERE
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
275 SEVENTH AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NEW YORK, NY100016708
D Employer identification number

13-3819434
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 116,313,952
F Name and address of principal officer:
JOHN W WILHELM
275 SEVENTH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY100016708
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 5 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.UNITEHERE.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 2004
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF WORKING PEOPLE.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 46
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 337
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 4,316,298
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 2,165,467
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 181,286 16,511,178
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 50,914,324 46,657,610
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 708,503 1,680,545
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 37,613,680 16,447,333
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 89,417,793 81,296,666
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,349,774 5,612,209
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 355,315 453,987
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 38,152,906 29,289,259
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 70,611,040 43,722,831
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 110,469,035 79,078,286
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -21,051,242 2,218,380
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 242,579,404 264,170,071
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 98,647,251 100,699,579
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 143,932,153 163,470,492
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE ORGANIZATION IS A LABOR UNION. THE UNION'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF WORKING PEOPLE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - NEGOTIATED NEW CONTRACTS TO PROTECT MEMBERS' WAGES, SECURITY AND RIGHTS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PROVIDING SERVICES TO MEMBERS - MEDIATED DISPUTES, GRIEVANCES, ETC. BETWEEN MEMBERS AND EMPLOYERS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT MEMBERS' RIGHTS WERE PROTECTED.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
ORGANIZING - ORGANIZED NEW SHOPS TO PROTECT NEW WORKERS' WAGES, SECURITY, AND RIGHTS.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$  
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
 
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
215
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
337
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCA
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
46
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
14
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
SHERRI CHIESA
275 SEVENTH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10001
(212) 265-7000
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) JAMES DUPONT
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00 X   X       96,236 0 35,009
(2) WARREN HEYMAN
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00 X   X       75,483 0 30,951
(3) KEVIN KLINE
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00 X   X       95,648 0 17,075
(4) JOHN W WILHELM
PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       296,092 0 68,374
(5) SHERRI CHIESA
SECRETARY TREASURER - IU
 40.00     X       221,691 0 47,300
(6) PETER WARD
RECORDING SECRETARY
 40.00     X       53,554 6,800 9,558
(7) DONALD TAYLOR
GENERAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       170,359 0 33,420
(8) THO THI DO
GENERAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       76,083 0 19,756
(9) GEOCONDA ARGUELLO-KLINE
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(10) JOHN BOARDMAN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       50,521 0 11,916
(11) MIKE CASEY
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(12) PAUL CLIFFORD
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       111,829 0 18,280
(13) PHILIP DAUGHERTY
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       107,044 0 35,716
(14) ERIC GILL
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(15) JANICE LOUX
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       50,279 6,800 8,976
(16) C ROBERT MCDEVITT
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(17) WARREN PEPICELLI
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) HENRY TAMARIN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       164,854 0 46,660
(19) TOM WALSH
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       81,909 0 31,232
(20) NICK WORHAUG
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       160,467 0 27,717
(21) JO MARIE AGRIESTI
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       88,516 0 22,382
(22) WILLIAM BIGGERSTAFF
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(23) BRIDGETTE BROWNING
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       59,004 0 27,396
(24) DONNA DECAPRIO
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(25) MARIA ELENA DURAZO
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       160,560 0 37,478
(26) JEF EATCHEL
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       130,190 0 26,444
(27) ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       35,154 0 6,275
(28) SAM GUIRLEO
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(29) NANCY GOLDMAN
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(30) WILLIE GONZALEZ
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       56,959 0 27,051
(31) HENRY GREEN
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(32) KAREN GRELLA
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(33) JOHN GRIBBON
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       128,105 0 24,226
(34) KARL LECHOW
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       138,769 0 32,456
(35) TIM LUEBBERT
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       129,416 0 26,277
(36) JOSE MALDONADO
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(37) SUSAN MINATO
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       82,661 0 31,065
(38) LEONARD O'NEILL
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(39) STEPHEN PAPAGEORGE
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(40) ROBERT PROTO
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       50,276 0 8,928
(41) RICHARD RUMELT
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00     X       83,453 0 26,693
(42) RICHARD SAWYER
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       95,665 0 34,990
(43) JENNIFER SKURNIK
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       90,559 0 32,507
(44) THOMAS SNYDER
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       131,754 0 41,361
(45) LEE STRIEB
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       98,941 0 35,610
(46) MATTHEW WALKER
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       159,129 0 46,190
(47) WILLIAM LEWIS
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
 40.00         X   118,090 0 38,917
(48) MARGARET ENGELS
ORGANIZER
 40.00         X   108,701 0 21,815
(49) THERESA HAMMER
LEAD ORGANIZER
 40.00         X   135,633 0 9,840
(50) MARITA KATALBAS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
 40.00         X   106,732 0 37,411
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 4,000,316 13,600 1,037,252
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet18
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
STERN & KILCULLEN LLC
75 LIVINGSTON AVE
ROSELA,NJ07068 		LEGAL 3,176,913
MERRILL COMMUNICATIONS LLC
CM-9638
SAINT PAUL,MN55170 		LEGAL SUPPORT 1,916,344
PRINCIPAL BUILDING SERVICES
275 SEVENTH AVE
NEW YORK,NY10001 		CLEANING & MAINT. 1,647,879
CBRE
200 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10001 		REAL ESTATE BROKER 1,157,095
FRANK CRYSTAL & COMPANY INC
FINANCIAL SQUARE 32 OLD SLIP
NEW YORK,NY10005 		INSURANCE BROKER 813,226
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet15
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 16,511,178
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 16,511,178
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 900,099 43,918,224 43,918,224    
b BUDGET ASSESSMENTS 900,099 2,710,877 2,710,877    
c SALE OF UNION PROMOTIO 900,099 25,696 25,696    
d SALE OF UNION LABELS 900,099 2,813 2,813    
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 46,657,610
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 1,564,107     1,564,107
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 622,724     622,724
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 15,824,609  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 15,824,609  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 15,824,609   4,316,298 11,508,311
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 35,133,724  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 35,017,286  
c Gain or (loss) 116,438  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 116,438     116,438
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 81,296,666 46,657,610 4,316,298 13,811,580
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 5,386,462  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 225,747  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members 453,987  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 4,000,316      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 16,509,519      
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 3,086,633      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,141,849      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,550,942      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 164,295      
b Legal ......... 8,390,109      
c Accounting ........... 134,402      
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ...... 141,730      
g Other .......... 1,880,051      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 278,502      
13 Office expenses ....... 982,857      
14 Information technology ...... 632,573      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 7,159,380      
17 Travel ............ 9,834,893      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 185,856      
20 Interest ........... 1,111,542      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 5,249,530      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 3,526,650      
23 Insurance .............. 1,050,461      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a BAD DEBT EXPENSE 1,137,676      
b UBIT TAXES 881,491      
c PUBLIC REVIEW BOARD 565,000      
d BUILDING LEASING COMMIS 382,456      
e LEASING EXPENSE 28,321      
f All other expenses 5,056      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 79,078,286      
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 5,245,307 1 6,798,142
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 13,868,523 2 18,117,780
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 4,820,280 4 2,946,036
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 5,297,964 7 1,304,769
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 5,064,583 9 4,778,109
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 68,576,062
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 53,688,677 17,354,631 10c 14,887,385
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 16,306,963 11 67,076,052
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 147,395,555 12 99,700,252
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 27,225,598 15 48,561,546
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 242,579,404 16 264,170,071
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 19,434,769 17 11,551,785
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 654,702 19 797,837
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 32,800,000 23 45,104,465
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 45,757,780 25 43,245,492
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 98,647,251 26 100,699,579
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .....   27  
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 10,000 30 10,000
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ..... 0 31 0
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 143,922,153 32 163,460,492
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 143,932,153 33 163,470,492
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 242,579,404 34 264,170,071
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
81,296,666
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
79,078,286
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
2,218,380
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
143,932,153
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
17,319,959
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
163,470,492
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
Yes
 
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
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Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
UNITE HERE
 
Employer identification number

13-3819434
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
UNITE HERE
  		Employer identification number

13-3819434
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
UNITE HERE
  		Employer identification number

13-3819434
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
UNITE HERE
  		Employer identification number

13-3819434
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE C
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
UNITE HERE
 
Employer identification number

13-3819434
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
Yes
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
No
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITE HERE
 
Employer identification number

13-3819434
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   456,000 456,000
b Buildings ................   2,044,000 2,044,000 0
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   12,692,031 11,738,255 953,776
e Other .................   53,384,031 39,906,422 13,477,609
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 14,887,385
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) AMALGAMATED BANK STOCK 		99,260,160 F

(B) ULLICO CORPORATE STOCK 		242,771 C

(C) UNION CO-OP PUBLISHING COMPANY 		200 C

(D) UNION LABOR LIFE 		18,717 C

(E) PHOENIX LIFE INSURANCE 		178,404 C




Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 99,700,252
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 199,798
(2) RENT SECURITY DEPOSITS 592,920
(3) VOUCHERS ON HAND 13,530
(4) INVESTMENTS HELD IN ESCROW 26,544,711
(5) REVOLVING FUNDS 146,963
(6) DUE FROM DEATH BENEFIT FUND 16,063,624
(7) DUE FROM CHASE CUSTODIAN 5,000,000


Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 48,561,546
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
COLLECTIONS PAYABLE 180,349
ACCRUED POST RETIREMENT LIABILITY 9,373,042
CONTINGENT LIABILITY 32,238,583
PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 23,380
SALES TAX PAYABLE 7,999
COLLECTED WAGES 9,889
RENT SECURITIES 717,668
COLLECTIONS TIP 694,582

Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 43,245,492
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITE HERE
 
Employer identification number

13-3819434
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
NORTH AMERICA 1 25 PROGRAM SERVICES COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, SERVICE TO MEMBERS, ORGANIZING 2,834,002
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....   25 2,834,002
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...   0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)   25 2,834,002
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITE HERE
 
Employer identification number
13-3819434
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) NUHW5801 CHRISTIE AVE SUITE 525
EMERYVILLE,CA94608 		26-4158546 501 C (5) 4,850,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) FUND FOR UNION DEMOCRACY754 LAKESHORE COURT
FAIRFIELD,CA94534 		80-0265745 501 C (5) 150,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) LAANE464 LUCAS STREET STE 202
LOS ANGELES,CA90017 		95-4459427 501 C (3) 100,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) CONNECTICUT CENTER FOR A NEW ECONOMY425 COLLEGE STREET
NEW HAVEN,CT06511 		06-1582994 501 C (3) 50,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) GESO425 COLLEGE STREET
NEW HAVEN,CT06512 		06-1359246 501 C (5) 50,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) BROOKINGS INSTITUTION1775 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20016 		53-0196577 501 C (3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) ASSUMPTION COLLEGE FOR SISTERS350 BERNARDSVILLE ROAD
MENDHAM,NJ07945 		52-1318258 501 C (3) 15,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) RETIRED OFFICERS OF THE ILGWU24 KAREN PLACE
EDISON,NJ00817 		45-2119643 501 C (7) 15,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(9) AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YITHAK RABIN CENTER866 SECOND AVENUE
SECOND AVENUE,NY10017 		13-3962392 501 C (4) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(10) CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE1536 U STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		52-0888113 501 C (3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(11) COURAGE CAMPAIGN7119 WEST SUNSET BOULEVARD 195
LOS ANGELES,CA90046 		20-4841338 501 C (4) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(12) FAITH & POLITICS INSTITUTE110 MARYLAND AVE NE STE 504
WASHINGTON,DC20002 		52-1759052 501 C (3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(13) NEVADA CANCER INSTITUTE1000 W CHARLESTON BLVD STE 260
LAS VEGAS,NV89135 		04-3632553 501 C (3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(14) ORIOLES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION333 WEST CAMDEN STREET
BALTIMORE,MD21201 		52-6058645 501 C (3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT 4 223,547 0 0  













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER INFORMATION: PART IV: THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MONITOR THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITE HERE
 
Employer identification number

13-3819434
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) JOHN W WILHELM (i)
(ii)		 271,324
0 		0
0 		24,768
0 		0
0 		68,374
0 		364,466
0 		0
0
(2) SHERRI CHIESA (i)
(ii)		 218,025
0 		0
0 		3,666
0 		0
0 		47,300
0 		268,991
0 		0
0
(3) DONALD TAYLOR (i)
(ii)		 169,095
0 		0
0 		1,264
0 		0
0 		33,420
0 		203,779
0 		0
0
(4) HENRY TAMARIN (i)
(ii)		 158,362
0 		0
0 		6,492
0 		0
0 		46,660
0 		211,514
0 		0
0
(5) NICK WORHAUG (i)
(ii)		 158,837
0 		0
0 		1,630
0 		0
0 		27,717
0 		188,184
0 		0
0
(6) MARIA ELENA DURAZO (i)
(ii)		 158,362
0 		0
0 		2,198
0 		0
0 		37,478
0 		198,038
0 		0
0
(7) JEF EATCHEL (i)
(ii)		 122,000
0 		0
0 		8,190
0 		0
0 		26,444
0 		156,634
0 		0
0
(8) JOHN GRIBBON (i)
(ii)		 126,876
0 		0
0 		1,229
0 		0
0 		24,226
0 		152,331
0 		0
0
(9) KARL LECHOW (i)
(ii)		 135,103
0 		0
0 		3,666
0 		0
0 		32,456
0 		171,225
0 		0
0
(10) TIM LUEBBERT (i)
(ii)		 128,008
0 		0
0 		1,408
0 		0
0 		26,277
0 		155,693
0 		0
0
(11) THOMAS SNYDER (i)
(ii)		 130,000
0 		0
0 		1,754
0 		0
0 		41,361
0 		173,115
0 		0
0
(12) MATTHEW WALKER (i)
(ii)		 158,362
0 		0
0 		767
0 		0
0 		46,190
0 		205,319
0 		0
0
(13) WILLIAM LEWIS (i)
(ii)		 116,542
0 		0
0 		1,548
0 		0
0 		38,917
0 		157,007
0 		0
0



Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITE HERE
 
Employer identification number

13-3819434
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2   EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT GEOCONDA ARGUELLO KLINE AND INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT KEVIN KLINE ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6   THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE STOCKHOLDERS IT HAS MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A   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. SEC. 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. SEC. 481.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B   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 THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. THE PUBLIC REVIEW BOARD HAS THE POWER TO MAKE FINAL AND BINDING DECISIONS, INCLUDING THE POWER TO REMOVE, SUSPEND, EXPEL, FINE OR FORFEIT THE BENEFITS OF ANY OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF UNITE HERE OR ITS AFFILIATES WHO VIOLATE 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 ATTEMPTED MISAPPROPRIATION, FRAUD OR FINANCIAL MALPRACTICE INVOLVING ASSETS OF UNITE HERE OR ANY OF ITS AFFLIATES OR ANY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN. SUCH CHARGES ARE HEARD BY AN INTERNAL TRIAL BOARD, SUBJECT TO THOROUGH PROTECTIONS OF DUE PROCESS, WHICH HAS POWERS TO DISCIPLINE OFFENDERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   THE FORM WAS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL UNION'S ACCOUNTING/FINANCE DEPARTMENT. IT IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE INTERNATIONAL UNION'S CHIEF AUDITOR. IT IS THEN SENT TO THE OFFICER TO REVIEW AND SIGN.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C SECTION 302 OF THE LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS ACT, 1947, 29 U.S.C. SEC. 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 BUSINESSES THAT MAY COMPETE WITH EMPLOYERS WHOSE EMPLOYEES THE UNION REPRESENTS. BAUSCH & LOMB OPITAL CO., 108 NLRB 1555 (1954)
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE UNION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. IT'S DOL FORM LM-2 IS ON DOL'S WEBSITE OR BY REQUEST TO THAT AGENCY. FORM LM-2 IS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS UPON REQUEST.
  PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN (E) THE REPORTABLE COMPENSATION IN COLUMN E IS ALL FROM AMALGAMATED BANK AND THE TIME DEVOTED IS ATTENDING THE BANK'S BOARD MEETINGS.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 1,237,819. EQUITY IN AMALGAMATED BANK UNREALIZED GAIN OR LOSS -12,260,233. EQUITY IN AMALGAMATED BANK NET INCOME -558,277. PRIOR YEAR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE INVOICES VOIDED 756,170. UNREALIZED GAIN OR LOSS ON FOREIGN EXCHANGE -48,135. UNITE HERE - WORKERS UNITED SETTLEMENT 26,113,890. LOSS CONTINGENCY -5,729,616. CHANGE IN POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS 7,808,341. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 17,319,959.
  FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE PROCESS FOR EXAMINATION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 13 UNITE HERE INTERNATIONAL UNION IS A LABOR ORGANIZATION GOVERNED BY FEDERAL LAW. THE LABOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1959, 29 U.S.C. SEC 402 ET SEQ. ("LMRDA"), IMPOSES AN EXPLICIT FIDUCIARY DUTY ON UNIONS AND THEIR . OFFICERS. 29 U.S.C. SEC 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 INTERESTS 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. SEC 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. SEC 432. THE UNION'S BYLAWS ARE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE PUBLICLY. 29 U.S.C. SEC 431(A). THIS LAW ALSO PROVIDES WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION. 29 U.S.C. SEC 529. UNLIKE INTERNAL CORPORATE WHISTLE BLOWING POLICIES, THIS ONE GIVES THE WHISTLEBLOWER THE RIGHT TO SUE IN COURT TO REDRESS ANY RETALIATION.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A,B THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND ALL OTHER INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS OF UNITE HERE IS SET BY THE GENERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD. THE GENERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD IS ELECTED BY THE DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTION, WHO ARE IN TURN ELECTED BY SECRET BALLOT BY THE MEMBERS OF UNITE HERE. THE SETTING OF COMPENSATION HAS NEVER BEEN DONE BY COMPARISON TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ALTOUGH THERE IS REASONABLE LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF WHAT THE TOP OFFICERS OF THE OTHER UNIONS ARE PAID.
  FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 26 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. SEC 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 SEC 2(D).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITE HERE
 
Employer identification number

13-3819434
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity







(1) UNIVEST INTERNATIONAL LLC
275 SEVENTH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10001
04-3649032 		INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT HOLDING FUND EI 2,000 0 UNITE HERE
 
(2) 275 SEVENTH AVENUE BUILDING LLC
275 SEVENTH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10001
20-8043841 		BUILDING CORPORATION DE 18,996,084 29,125,222 UNITE HERE
 








Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) INTERNATIONAL LADIES GARMENT WORKERS UNION

275 SEVENTH AVENUE

NEW YORK,NY10001
13-1502147 		LABOR ORGANIZATION NY 501(C)(5)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(2) HERE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FUND

275 SEVENTH AVENUE

NEW YORK,NY10001
52-2351515 		EDUCATION FUND NY 501(C)(3) 7 UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(3) HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IMMIGRATION RIGHTS LABOR MGT COMMITTEE

275 SEVENTH AVENUE

NEW YORK,NY10001
20-0145836 		EDUCATION FUND NY 501(C)(6)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(4) UNITE HERE TIP CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

275 SEVENTH AVENUE

NEW YORK,NY10001
13-2726652 		POLITICAL FUND NY 527   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(5) SIDNEY HILMAN FOUNDATION INC

275 SEVENTH AVENUE

NEW YORK,NY10001
13-5550943 		EDUCATION FUND NY 501(C)(3) PF UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(6) DEATH BENEFIT FUND ILGWU

333 WESTCHESTER AVENUE

WHITE PLAINS,NY10604
13-1502147 		BENEFIT FUND NY 501(C)(5)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(7) AMALGAMATED RETIREMENT INSURANCE FUND

333 WESTCHESTER AVENUE

WHITE PLAINS,NY10604
13-4920446 		BENEFIT FUND NY 501(C)(9)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(8) UNITE HERE NATIONAL PLUS PLAN

333 WESTCHESTER AVENUE

WHITE PLAINS,NY10604
13-3513611 		401(K) NY 401A   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(9) UNITE HERE WORKERS PENSION FUND

6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PLACE

LINCOLN,RI02865
11-6165291 		401(K) RI 401A   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(10) HOTEL EMPLOYEES RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION WELFARE FUND

711 N COMMONS DRIVE

AURORA,IL60504
23-7385560 		BENEFIT FUND IL 501(C)(9)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(11) LOCAL 9

ROOM 209 1125 SE MADISON STREET

PORTLAND,OR97214
93-0670071 		LABOR UNION OR 501(C)(5)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(12) UNITE HERE NATIONAL RETIREMENT FUND

333 WESTCHESTER AVENUE

WHITE PLAINS,NY10604
13-6130178 		BENEFIT FUND NY 501(C)(9)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(13) UNITE HERE NATIONAL HEALTH FUND

333 WESTCHESTER AVENUE

WHITE PLAINS,NY10604
13-6130178 		BENEFIT FUND NY 501(C)(9)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(14) UNITE HERE TIP STATE AND LOCAL FUND

275 SEVENTH AVENUE

NEW YORK,NY10001
13-4140721 		POLITICAL FUND NY 527   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(15) UNITE HERE TIP STATE AND LOCAL CONNECTICUT

275 SEVENTH AVENUE

NEW YORK,NY10001
65-1264689 		POLITICAL FUND NY 527   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(16) UNITE HERE TIP MISSOURI STATE AND LOCAL FUND

275 SEVENTH AVENUE

NEW YORK,NY10001
20-5579748 		POLITICAL FUND NY 527   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(17) UNITE HERE TIP STATE AND LOCAL RHODE ISLAND

275 SEVENTH AVENUE

NEW YORK,NY10001
20-5528687 		POLITICAL FUND NY 527   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(18) UNITE HERE INDEPENDENT

275 SEVENTH AVENUE

NEW YORK,NY10001
26-1102497 		POLITICAL FUND NY 527   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(19) LOCAL 49

1796 TRIBUTE ROAD SUITE 200

SACRAMENTO,CA95815
94-2254628 		LABOR UNION CA 501(C)(5)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(20) LOCAL 76

709 8TH AVENUE

NEW YORK,NY10036
14-1567019 		LABOR UNION NY 501(C)(5)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(21) LOCAL 227

1630 S COMMERCE STREET

LAS VEGAS,NV89102
86-0813719 		LABOR UNION NV 501(C)(5)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(22) PENSION PLAN OF LOCAL 125

333 WESTCHESTER AVENUE

WHITE PLAINS,NY10604
51-6051426 		BENEFIT FUND NY 501(C)(9)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(23) HOTEL EMPLOYEES RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION PENSION FUND

711 N COMMONS DRIVE

AURORA,IL60504
23-2862479 		BENEFIT FUND IL 501(C)(9)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(24) LOCAL 166

210 BARONNE STREET SUITE 627

NEW ORLEANS,LA70112
72-0518959 		LABOR UNION LA 501(C)(5)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(25) LOCAL 274

1122 SPRING GARDEN STREET

PHILADELPHIA,PA19123
23-1950615 		LABOR UNION PA 501(C)(5)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
(26) LOCAL 737

1271 LA QUINTA DRIVE SUITE 12

ORLANDO,FL32809
59-1347765 		LABOR UNION FL 501(C)(5)   UNITE HERE
 
 
No
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) AMALGAMATED BANK
275 SEVENTH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10001
13-4920330 		BANK NY UNITE HERE
  		C 71,330,493 2,147,379,201 46.940 %












Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) AMALGAMATED BANK

 A 1,971 CASH
(2) AMALGAMATED BANK

 M 22,900 CASH
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    275 SEVENTH AVENUE BUILDING, LLC TAX PAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 20-8043841 IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDY OF UNITE HERE AND ALL ITS OPERATIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT.
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