| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | The Local's general membership is comprised of individuals who have excecuted a written application for membership, have tendered the appropriate initiation fees and one month's dues, and have taken the oath of obligations as a member at a regular meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | Nominations are held every three years at a special meeting. No quorum shall be necessary at the special meeting. All nominations will come from the floor at the meeting. All officers and trustees will be elected every three years. All members in good standing have the ability to vote for one individual per seat. Voting will be done exclusively through ballot held on the second Monday in March at the Chicago office. Absentee ballots are available for members who live more than 75 miles form the Chicago office or who cannot vote in person on the day of the election. Absentee ballots must be received by 4:00 PM on the day of the election. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | All actions of the Executive Board (the governing body) are presented to the general membership for their review and approval at periodic membership meetings convened as required by local and international governing documents. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b | The Local does not have a segregated committee which acts on behalf of the governing body. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The Form 990 is provided to the entire Executive Board prior to filing. After the Board's review and approval, the form is signed and filed. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION AGREES WITH RATES NEGOTIATED WITHIN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT IS APPROVED BY THE MEMBERSHIP. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The governing documents and financial statements are available upon request at the Union office. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c | THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
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