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 | AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS - OREGON (AFT-OREGON) IS A UNION OF PROFESSIONALS THAT CHAMPIONS FAIRNESS; DEMOCRACY; ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; AND HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AND PUBLIC SERVICES FOR OUR STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITIES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ADVANCING THESE PRINCIPLES THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ORGANIZING, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND POLITICAL ACTIVISM, AND ESPECIALLY THROUGH THE WORK OUR MEMBERS DO. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES. LEGAL AND ARBITRATION PROVIDE STAFF AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL UNIONS IN LABOR RELATIONS, LITIGATION, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, AND CONTRACT DISPUTE ARBITRATION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | OREGON LOCALS OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP, AND RETIRED MEMBERS THAT WISH TO MAINTAIN AFFILIATION. THE MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF DIVISIONS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS, PARAPROFESSIONALS AND SCHOOL-RELATED PERSONNEL, HIGHER EDUCATION FACULTY AND PROFESSIONALS, STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER WORKERS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | MEMBERS OF LOCAL AFFILIATES ELECT (BY SECRET BALLOT) REPRESENTATIVE DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTION EVERY TWO YEARS. THE DELEGATES ELECT THE OFFICERS EVERY TWO YEARS, MAKE AND APPROVE POLICY RESOLUTIONS, AND AMEND THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B | CONSTITUTIONAL AND BY-LAW AMENDMENTS ARE VOTED ON AT THE CONVENTION EVERY TWO YEARS BY A (SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE FOR BYLAWS AND A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS) VOTE CAST BY DELEGATES MADE UP OF MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS DRAFTED THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF AFT-OREGON'S OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND IN-HOUSE FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS. THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING THE FORM. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | ALL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS SIGN A DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST POLICY FORM WHEN ELECTED AND THE FORM IS UPDATED AS NEEDED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR SIGNS A WRITTEN CONTRACT AND THE PRESIDENT SIGNS AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THAT IS APPROVED UNDER THE GENERAL POLICY DIRECTION ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. THERE IS A REVIEW OF COMPARABILITY OF SALARY WITH PEER GROUPS WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | THE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR SIGNS A WRITTEN CONTRACT AND THE PRESIDENT SIGNS AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THAT IS APPROVED UNDER THE GENERAL POLICY DIRECTION ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. THERE IS A REVIEW OF COMPARABILITY OF SALARY WITH PEER GROUPS WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, TAX RETURNS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND POLICIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AS REQUIRED BY LAW. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FORM LM-2 IS AVAILABLE ONLINE ON THE DOL WEBSITE. |
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