Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | TO BE A CENTRAL INSTITUTION IN MEMBERS LIVES; ENGAGE MEMBERS, FROM YOUNG WORKERS TO RETIREES, AS ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR OWN UNION; LEAD THE LABOR MOVEMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER LABOR AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AT A LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEVEL. TO FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSIVENESS, TOLERANCE, AND OWNERSHIPS OF OUR UNION BY MEMBERS; DEVELOP A CULTURE OF RESPECT FOR ALL WORKING PEOPLE, UNIONS, AND FOR PUBLIC SERVICE, WITHIN THE STATE; BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY AND CONTINUOUSLY AS A SINGLE UNION, WITH THE CAPACITY TO RESPOND EFFECTIVELY TO ANY ATTACK ON OUR MEMBERS' RIGHTS, AND TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE MEMBERS' LIVES. TO ORGANIZE THE UNORGANIZED WORKERS IN MAINE TO STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL VOICE OF ALL WORKING PEOPLE, AND TO PROTECT OUR MEMBERS' ECONOMIC SECURITY; BE A LEADER IN PROMOTING QUALITY PUBLIC SERVICES; SYSTEMATICALLY EDUCATE AND DEVELOP MEMBERS AND STAFF TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE OF LEADING AND BUILDING THIS UNION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | MEMBERS ARE MADE UP OF EMPLOYEES OF 35 DIFFERENT BARGAINING UNITS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | MEMBER DELEGATES ELECT PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING. AT THE CHAPTER LEVEL, MEMBERS ELECT THEIR CHAPTER OFFICERS AND DELEGATES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B | RESOLUTIONS ARE PRESENTED TO DELEGATES AT THE ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING. THE BUDGET AS PROPOSED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS VOTED ON AND OFTEN AMENDED AT THE ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | DRAFT OF THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OR SUB COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | ALL PAYMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY AN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE TREASURER OR PRESIDENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL POLICIES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ALL STAFF, PAY SCALES WERE CREATED USING COMPARATIVE DATA. ANNUAL INCREASES FOR MERIT ARE BASED ON THESE SCALES. THE SCALES ARE ADJUSTED FOR NEGOTIATED INCREASES USUALLY EVERY TWO YEARS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ALL STAFF, PAY SCALES WERE CREATED USING COMPARATIVE DATA. ANNUAL INCREASES FOR MERIT ARE BASED ON THESE SCALES. THE SCALES ARE ADJUSTED FOR NEGOTIATED INCREASES USUALLY EVERY TWO YEARS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | INFORMATION IS PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. |
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