Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
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)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2012, and ending 03-31-2013
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
AFGE LOCAL 1844 (AFL-CIO)
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)3400 LEBANON RD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 MURFREESBORO, TN371291237
D Employer identification number

62-6081019
E Telephone number

(615) 225-3630
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet0194
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletN/AJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)—( 5) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . bullet $ 51,675
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1  
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3 51,675
4 Investment income........................... 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 51,675
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 950
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 41,943
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 42,893
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 8,782
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 85,753
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 94,535
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2012)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
85,468
22
94,396
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
285
24
139
25Total assets......................
85,753
25
94,535
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
 
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
85,753
27
94,535
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? AS A LABOR ORGANIZATION AND REPRESENTATIVE OF BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES AT VETERANS ADMINISTRATION - TENNESSEE VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (TVHS), MURFREESBORO CAMPUS; OUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY IS SERVICING OUR NATIONAL AND LOCAL CONTRACT FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,000 BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS. WE ALSO PROVIDE EXTRA SERVICES, SUCH AS JOB RELATED INFORMATION, ADVICE, AND GUIDANCE TO 450 PLUS DUES PAYING MEMBERS. THE MAJOR ACTIVITIES IN THESE ENDEAVORS FALL INTO TWO BROAD CATEGORIES.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 1. THE FIRST GENERAL CATEGORY IS RESPONDING TO AND FOLLOWING THROUGH ON APPROXIMATELY 1,500 INQUIRIES, COMPLAINTS, ETC. IN THE COURSE OF AN AVERAGE YEAR. PERHAPS AS MANY AS 500 OF THESE MAY LEAD TO A GRIEVANCE OR PERSONAL TYPES OF REPRESENTATION INVOLVING FACE TO FACE INTERACTION WITH THE WORKERS' SUPERVISOR OR HIGHER LEVEL MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE. THE INSTANCE LEAD TO ARBITRATION HEARINGS, MERIT SYSTEM PROTECTION BOARD INSPECTOR HEARINGS, INSPECTOR GENERAL INVESTIGATIONS, AND UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE FILINGS. MANY DEALINGS WITH OUR CLIENTS AND MANAGEMENT MAY BE RESOLVED VIA PHONE, E-MAIL DISCUSSIONS, AND REFERRALS. 2. THE SECOND GENERAL CATEGORY IS RELATED LARGELY TO DAILY OPERATION FOR THE TWO SEPARATE FACILITIES THAT ARE PART OF TVHS. THIS INVOLVES APPROXIMATELY 400 PERSON HOURS A YEAR IN COMMITTEE WORK WITH MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS AND OTHER FACILITY STAFF FOCUSING ON RESOURCE UTILIZATIONS, QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS, AND REORGANIZATIONS OF SERVICES DELIVERY. AN ADDITIONAL 1,000 PERSON HOURS PER YEAR ARE SPENT IN REVIEWING AND NEGOTIATING MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS INCLUDING CREATING OUR OWN. ALL FOR IMPROVING CONDITIONS OF PATIENTS, THE FACILITY AND OUR MEMBERS. THE PROVISION OF BENEFITS (I.E. DISCOUNTS, LOW INTEREST CREDIT CARDS, INSURANCE PLANS, ETC.) FOR MEMBERS AND NATIONAL LEVEL LEGISLATIVE AGENCY LIAISON (FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF FEDERAL WORKERS) ARE ALSO IMPORTANT PURPOSES AND SERVICES FOR US. THESE ARE PROVIDED FOR THE MOST PART, BY OUR NATIONAL AND REGIONAL PARENTING BODIES. AFTER PER CAPITA PAYMENTS TO THESE BODIES (AFGE NATIONAL, NATIONAL VETERANS ADMINISTRATION COUNCIL (NVAC), AFGE 5TH DISTRICT) ARE MADE THE LOCAL UTILIZES ITS REMAINING DUES INCOME FOR AND TRAINING COSTS FOR OUR OFFICERS AND STEWARDS IN PREPARING THEM FOR DEALING WITH THE WORKER CONTACTS DESCRIBED IN THE FIRST PARAGRAPH ABOVE. THE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS AND SPECIAL SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY PROVIDED BY AFGE (AFL-CIO) AT ALL LEVELS HELP THE LOCAL WITH KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES TO PROVIDE OPTIMAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a  
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32  
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees List each one even if not compensated (see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
CAROLYN L GOODMANClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT 40.00 0    
TRACY J DAVENPORTClick to see attachmentTREASURER 40.00 0    
TRINITY S RUTHClick to see attachmentVICE PRESIDE 40.00 0    
WANDA F DAVENPORTClick to see attachmentEXEC VICE PR 40.00 0    
REGINA L TURNERClick to see attachmentSECRETARY 1.00 0    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletCAROLYN L GOODMAN Telephone no. bullet (615) 225-3630
Located at bullet3400 LEBANON ROADMURFREESBORO,TN ZIP + 4bullet371291237
b
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, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
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," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
 
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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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
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AFGE LOCAL 1844 (AFL-CIO)
 
Employer identification number

62-6081019
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES EDUCATION EXPENSE 680 OFFICE EXPENSE 7,812 PER CAPITA TAX 4,212 PER DEIM EMPLOYEES 2,880 TRAVEL EXPENSE 4,025 ORGANIZING AND MEMBERSHIP 5,608 SOCIAL AND WELFARE 16,305 PUBLICATIONS 75 MISCELLANEOUS 200 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 146 TOTAL 41,943
OTHER ASSETS FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 8,628 8,628 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 8,343 8,489 TOTAL 285 139
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III AS A LABOR ORGANIZATION AND REPRESENTATIVE OF BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES AT VETERANS ADMINISTRATION - TENNESSEE VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (TVHS), MURFREESBORO CAMPUS; OUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY IS SERVICING OUR NATIONAL AND LOCAL CONTRACT FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,000 BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS. WE ALSO PROVIDE EXTRA SERVICES, SUCH AS JOB RELATED INFORMATION, ADVICE, AND GUIDANCE TO 450 PLUS DUES PAYING MEMBERS. THE MAJOR ACTIVITIES IN THESE ENDEAVORS FALL INTO TWO BROAD CATEGORIES.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 1. THE FIRST GENERAL CATEGORY IS RESPONDING TO AND FOLLOWING THROUGH ON APPROXIMATELY 1,500 INQUIRIES, COMPLAINTS, ETC. IN THE COURSE OF AN AVERAGE YEAR. PERHAPS AS MANY AS 500 OF THESE MAY LEAD TO A GRIEVANCE OR PERSONAL TYPES OF REPRESENTATION INVOLVING FACE TO FACE INTERACTION WITH THE WORKERS' SUPERVISOR OR HIGHER LEVEL MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE. THE INSTANCE LEAD TO ARBITRATION HEARINGS, MERIT SYSTEM PROTECTION BOARD INSPECTOR HEARINGS, INSPECTOR GENERAL INVESTIGATIONS, AND UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE FILINGS. MANY DEALINGS WITH OUR CLIENTS AND MANAGEMENT MAY BE RESOLVED VIA PHONE, E-MAIL DISCUSSIONS, AND REFERRALS. 2. THE SECOND GENERAL CATEGORY IS RELATED LARGELY TO DAILY OPERATION FOR THE TWO SEPARATE FACILITIES THAT ARE PART OF TVHS. THIS INVOLVES APPROXIMATELY 400 PERSON HOURS A YEAR IN COMMITTEE WORK WITH MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS AND OTHER FACILITY STAFF FOCUSING ON RESOURCE UTILIZATIONS, QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS, AND REORGANIZATIONS OF SERVICES DELIVERY. AN ADDITIONAL 1,000 PERSON HOURS PER YEAR ARE SPENT IN REVIEWING AND NEGOTIATING MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS INCLUDING CREATING OUR OWN. ALL FOR IMPROVING CONDITIONS OF PATIENTS, THE FACILITY AND OUR MEMBERS. THE PROVISION OF BENEFITS (I.E. DISCOUNTS, LOW INTEREST CREDIT CARDS, INSURANCE PLANS, ETC.) FOR MEMBERS AND NATIONAL LEVEL LEGISLATIVE AGENCY LIAISON (FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF FEDERAL WORKERS) ARE ALSO IMPORTANT PURPOSES AND SERVICES FOR US. THESE ARE PROVIDED FOR THE MOST PART, BY OUR NATIONAL AND REGIONAL PARENTING BODIES. AFTER PER CAPITA PAYMENTS TO THESE BODIES (AFGE NATIONAL, NATIONAL VETERANS ADMINISTRATION COUNCIL (NVAC), AFGE 5TH DISTRICT) ARE MADE THE LOCAL UTILIZES ITS REMAINING DUES INCOME FOR AND TRAINING COSTS FOR OUR OFFICERS AND STEWARDS IN PREPARING THEM FOR DEALING WITH THE WORKER CONTACTS DESCRIBED IN THE FIRST PARAGRAPH ABOVE. THE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS AND SPECIAL SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY PROVIDED BY AFGE (AFL-CIO) AT ALL LEVELS HELP THE LOCAL WITH KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES TO PROVIDE OPTIMAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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TY 2012 CompensationExplanation
Name:
AFGE LOCAL 1844 (AFL-CIO)
EIN: 62-6081019
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CAROLYN L GOODMAN  
TRACY J DAVENPORT  
TRINITY S RUTH  
WANDA F DAVENPORT  
REGINA L TURNER