TY 2024 Form 990EZ

(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

JEFFREY WHALEY

PRESIDENT

40.00

52,560

ERIC O MCDONALD

TREASURER

3.00

REGENIA L TURNER

SECRETARY

12.00

12,480

(a) Name and title of each employee

(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

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor

(b) Type of service

(c) Compensation

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

AFGE LOCAL 1844 (AFL-CIO)

Employer identification number

62-6081019

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16	EXPENSES OFFICE EXPENSE 235 PER DIEM OFFICERS 3,650 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 1,262 BANK SERVICE CHARGES 294 MEALS EXPENSE 25 POST OFFICE BOX RENTAL 364 ORGANIZING AND MEMBERSHIP 11,830 TRAVEL EXPENSE 10,525 LOCAL ELECTIONS: POSTAGE 482 LOCAL ELECTIONS: OTHER 27 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 146 TOTAL 28,840
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24	MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 9,323 9,049 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 9,177 9,049 TOTAL 146 0
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26	LOCAL CREDIT CARD 3,002 488
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 1,800 BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS. WE ALSO PROVIDE EXTRA SERVICES, SUCH AS JOB RELATED INFORMATION, ADVICE, AND GUIDANCE TO 600 PLUS DUES PAYING MEMBERS. THE MAJOR ACTIVITIES IN THESE ENDEAVORS FALL INTO TWO BROAD CATEGORIES.
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 600 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 600 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

Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Additional Data

Software ID:
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1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	3,817
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	129,267
4	Investment income ....................................	4	3,580
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a	100
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	100
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 ..............	9	136,764

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	38,414
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	138,963
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 ..........	21	177,377

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; 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 1,800 BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS. WE ALSO PROVIDE EXTRA SERVICES, SUCH AS JOB RELATED INFORMATION, ADVICE, AND GUIDANCE TO 600 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 600 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 600 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 ...		28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

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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	65,040
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	4,470
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	28,840
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	98,350