Union members clearly deserve to know how their dues monies are spent. In an effort to better educate our members on union finances and provide
much needed transparency, Local157.blogspot.com is providing you with
one click, free access to the latest LM-2 Report filed by the New York District Council of Carpenters. Under the law you have a right to this information.
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Sunday, October 11, 2015
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Last NYCDC LM-2 filed by UBC Supervisior Spencer
Unions covered by the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act
are required to submit annual financial statements to the US Department
of Labor. The LM-2 Form will tell you how many members the union has,
the salaries of officers and staff, and other useful information.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Union Transparency
In an effort to better educate our members on union finances and provide
much needed transparency, Local157.blogspot.com is providing you with
one click, free access to the latest LM-2 Reports filed by the New York District Council of Carpenters. Under the law you have a right to this information.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Union Dues It's Your Money Isn't It?
Transparency measures undertaken by former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, updated the financial reporting forms that unions are required to file with the Labor Department and IRS.
Under Chao, the DOL required unions among other things, to itemize their expenditures and report how much they paid union employees.
Because of these reforms, rank-and-file members can see how their union dues are spent.
Financial transparency protects union members from corrupt officers.
Unfortunately, the leadership at New York District Council of Carpenters would rather keep us blindfolded and deny our fundamental right to information or voting on our contracts.
Union members clearly deserve to know how their dues are spent.
Less transparency in union finances has facilitated union corruption.
Clearly, Unity Team union officers, motivated by greed, conducted the affairs of the council like a self-serving out of control criminal enterprise, that was both detrimental to the welfare and best interest of the district council and its members.
With the arrest of Mike Forde and revelations at the UBC Hearings of:
- Corruption
- Drug use
- Prostitution (see page 505)
- Hiding illegal weapons and drugs on our property
- Employees removing hair from their bodies in order to avoid detection of drug use
- Financial Mismanagement
- Cash Flow Mismanagement, costing $300 to $500 thousand per year in lost interest (see page 5)
- Trustees not adequately performing their duties
- Losing control over the management of employee spending
- Employees with serious driving offense are provided union cars and expense reimbursements
- Flawed systems of accountability in place (see page 93)
Since becoming Supervisor, Frank Spencer has undertaken "several measures" in an attempt to correct the problems plaguing the district council. While we applaud Mr. Spencer's initiatives, observers say they fall short of the mark.
The biggest obstacle to reform, is these "measures" are being implemented by the same people who have failed us and led us to where we are today.
It not assuring that Spencer named former "Unity Team" partner, Pete Thomassen, as "assistant" nor the fact that most of Forde's enablers are still in positions of power and trustees to our benefit funds. This is a major source of mistrust and anger among the rank and file.
The illusion that Spencer has cleaned house is just that; an illusion.
Why did Spencer name Thomassen, assistant supervisor?
Why would Spencer do this?
Is union politics trumping what is in the best interest of the membership?
Unfortunately, these questions remain unanswered, since Spencer has refused to answer written questions, or provide a forum to answer questions directly.
In an effort to better educate our members on union finances and provide much needed transparency, Local157.blogspot.com is providing you with one click, free access to the latest IRS form 990, Department of Labor form LM-2 and 5500 Reports filed by the New York District Council of Carpenters. Under the law you have a right to this information.
What is a IRS Form 990?
Form 990 is an annual reporting return that certain federally tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. It provides information on the filing organization's mission, programs, and finances.
How to read IRS Form 990.
Form 990 Information
What is a Form 5500?
Annual Report Form 5500. This report is required to be submitted annually by many ERISA-covered plans. It contains various schedules with information on the financial condition and operation of the plan.
How to read Form 5500
Form 5500 Information
What is a Form LM-2?
Unions covered by the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act are required to submit annual financial statements to the US Department of Labor. The LM-2 Form will tell you how many members the union has, the salaries of officers and staff, and other useful information.
Form LM-2 Information
Look up LM-2
990 Reports filed for the District Council, click to view each year.
| Date Received | Filing Type | Fiscal Year Ending | Trust Name | Plan Number | Total Liabilities | Total Receipts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 09, 2009 | 990 | 2009 | Labor Management | 56-2410898 | |||
| Feb 09, 2009 | 990 | 2008 | Labor Management | 56-2410898 | |||
| Jan 11, 2008 | 990 | 2007 | Labor Management | 56-2410898 | |||
| Feb 19, 2010 | 990 | 2009 | District Council | 13-5569960 | |||
| Sep 24, 2008 | 990 | 2008 | District Council | 13-5569960 | |||
| Feb 4, 2008 | 990 | 2007 | District Council | 13-5569960 | |||
| Sep 27, 2008 | 990 | 2008 | Carpenters Charity Fund | 56-2389393 | |||
| Feb 22, 2008 | 990 | 2007 | Carpenters Charity Fund | 56-2389393 | |||
| Apr 22, 2009 | 990 | 2008 | Carpenters Relief & Charity Fund | 13-3490897 | |||
| Apr 17, 2008 | 990 | 2007 | Carpenters Relief & Charity Fund | 13-3490897 | |||
| Apr 17, 2008 | 990 | 2007 | Carpenters Vacation Fund | 13-6227443 | |||
| Apr 10, 2007 | 990 | 2006 | Carpenters Vacation Fund | 13-6227443 | |||
| Apr 17, 2007 | 990 | 2006 | NYCDCC Apprenticeship, Journeyman | 13-2583087 | |||
| May 10, 2008 | 990 | 2007 | NYCDCC Apprenticeship, Journeyman | 13-2583087 | |||
| May 10, 2009 | 900 | 2008 | NYCDCC Apprenticeship, Journeyman | 13-2583087 | |||
| Apr 3, 2007 | 990 | 2006 | Carpenter Welfare Fund | 13-5615576 | |||
| Apr 7, 2008 | 990 | 2007 | Carpenter Welfare Fund | 13-5615576 | |||
| Apr 9, 2009 | 990 | 2008 | Carpenter Welfare Fund | 13-5615576 | |||
| Oct 13, 2008 | 990 | 2008 | Union Security Trust | 13-5553175 | |||
| Oct 10, 2007 | 990 | 2007 | Union Security Trust | 13-5553175 |
5500 Reports filed for the District Council, click to view each year.
| Date Received | Filing Type | Fiscal Year Ending | Trust Name | Plan Number | Total Liabilities | Total Receipts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2008 | 5500 | 2007 | Carpenter Pension Fund | 51-0174276 | |||
| Apr 10, 2007 | 5500 | 2006 | Carpenter Pension Fund | 51-0174276 | |||
| Apr 10, 2007 | 5500 | 2006 | Carpenters Welfare Fund | 13-5615576 | |||
| Apr 10, 2008 | 5500 | 2007 | Carpenters Welfare Fund | 13-5615576 | |||
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5500 | 2006 | Retirement & Pension Plan NYCDCC Employees | 51-0167964 | |||
| Apr 11, 2008 | 5500 | 2007 | Retirement & Pension Plan NYCDCC Employees | 51-0167964 | |||
| Oct 3, 2007 | 5500 | 2006 | Union Security Trust Fund | 13-5553175 | |||
| Oct 13, 2008 | 5500 | 2007 | Union Security Trust Fund | 13-5553175 | |||
| Oct 3, 2007 | 5500 | 2006 | Retirement Plan of Trustees | 13-1930084 | |||
| Oct 13, 2008 | 5500 | 2007 | Retirement Plan of Trustees | 13-1930084 | |||
| Apr 10, 2007 | 5500 | 2006 | Carpenter Annuity Fund | 51-0174279 | |||
| Apr 10, 2008 | 5500 | 2007 | Carpenter Annuity Fund | 51-0174279 | |||
| Apr 10, 2007 | 5500 | 2006 | Carpenter Vacation Fund | 13-6227443 | |||
| Apr 10, 2008 | 5500 | 2007 | Carpenter Vacation Fund | 13-6227443 |
Below is all LM-2 Reports filed for the District Council, click to view each year. (032-922)
| Date Received | Filing Type | Fiscal Year | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Receipts | Total Disbursements | Total Membership | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2014 | LM-2 | 2014 Report | $64,088,251 | $1,427,947 | $32,860,222 | $42,222,038 | 19,140 | ||
| Sep 26, 2013 | LM-2 | 2013 Report | $73,698,954 | $74,437 | $31,148,625 | $32,056,897 | 18,860 | ||
| Mar 19, 2012 | LM-2 | 2012 Report | $72,729,977 | $7,108 | $34,660,705 | $13,567,408 | 21,131 | ||
| Nov 22, 2011 | LM-2 | 2011 Report | $68,269,387 | $6,782 | $31,244,836 | $31,178,250 | 21,798 | ||
| Sep 29, 2010 | LM-2 | 2010 Report | $62,443,926 | $1,432,096 | $32,276,584 | $59,300,211 | 23,501 | ||
| Oct 06, 2009 | LM-2 | 2009 Report | $58,193,112 | $1,700,013 | $53,049,510 | $41,665,341 | 24,816 | ||
| Sep 24, 2008 | LM-2 | 2008 Report | $47,586,471 | $2,178,591 | $58,028,935 | $39,049,178 | 25,515 | ||
| Sep 27, 2007 | LM-2 | 2007 Report | $32,679,947 | $1,713,102 | $45,518,392 | $43,247,257 | 24,857 | ||
| Oct 05, 2006 | LM-2 | 2006 Report | $23,028,874 | $1,664,918 | $44,130,236 | $44,094,876 | 24,015 | ||
| Sep 30, 2005 | LM-2 | 2005 Report | $23,138,518 | $3,953,753 | $39,691,330 | $38,817,299 | 22,107 | ||
| Oct 04, 2004 | LM-2 | 2004 Report | $22,887,757 | $1,435,067 | $37,928,272 | $38,408,615 | 22,855 | ||
| Sep 29, 2003 | LM-2 | 2003 Report | $22,122,672 | $1,210,280 | $32,328,877 | $30,633,503 | 23,127 | ||
| Oct 10, 2002 | LM-2 | 2002 Report | $22,985,856 | $1,070,616 | $32,961,853 | $32,991,436 | 24,058 | ||
| Oct 09, 2001 | LM-2 | 2001 Report | $20,877,299 | $1,144,920 | $34,880,406 | $34,613,324 | 24,027 | ||
| Oct 03, 2000 | LM-2 | 2000 Report | $14,746,914 | $810,534 | $17,671,440 | $17,739,233 | 23,992 |
Sunday, October 18, 2009
"Because That’s Where The Money Is"
Carpenters often ask, "What do they spend my dues and assessment money on?"
Unfortunately its not an easy question to answer, there are LM-2 reports which unions are required to file with the Department of Labor, however these reports do not tell the whole story on union expenses.
With the arrest of Mike Forde and revelations of corruption, drug use and financial mismanagement, there is outrage building among the rank and file.
Willy Sutton was a depression era bank robber. He was wanted for robberies in Miami, New Orleans, and New York. After his capture in 1950, a reporter asked him why he robbed banks. His reply was, “Because that’s where the money is.” Aside from the lack of moral justification, his strategy was sound: go where the money is.
Listed below is the New York City District Council Of Carpenters, LM2 reports, covering the Forde years, from 2000 - 2009.
The reports show total membership has increased from 23,992 members in 2000, to 24,816 members in 2009, an increase of 894 members.
During the same period total receipts (that’s the money they take from you) has increase from $17,671,440 to $53,049,510, an increase of $35,378,070.
Also during the same period total disbursements (that’s the money they spent) has increase from $17,739,233 to $41,665,341 an increase of $23,926,108.
Can someone explain, how has this increase of almost $24 million in spending benefited the rank and file?
Has this fleecing of membership money improved our District Council?
What aspects of our lives have improved due to an outrageously expensive District Council under the “Unity Team” administration?
In other words, what have we gained from this appalling increase in spending, other than ridiculously high council salaries? (see ALL STARS, below)
With carpenters struggling everyday, and the current state of our district council, you would have to conclude the members are hardly getting the best bang for their hard earned bucks from these council "ALL STARS."
Let us know what you think, comment below!
Reports filed for the District Council, click to view each year. (032-922)
| Date Received | Filing Type | Fiscal Year | Trust Name | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Receipts | Total Disbursements | Total Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 06, 2009 | LM-2 | 2009 Report | $58,193,112 | $1,700,013 | $53,049,510 | $41,665,341 | 24,816 | |
| Sep 24, 2008 | LM-2 | 2008 Report | $47,586,471 | $2,178,591 | $58,028,935 | $39,049,178 | 25,515 | |
| Sep 27, 2007 | LM-2 | 2007 Report | $32,679,947 | $1,713,102 | $45,518,392 | $43,247,257 | 24,857 | |
| Oct 05, 2006 | LM-2 | 2006 Report | $23,028,874 | $1,664,918 | $44,130,236 | $44,094,876 | 24,015 | |
| Sep 30, 2005 | LM-2 | 2005 Report | $23,138,518 | $3,953,753 | $39,691,330 | $38,817,299 | 22,107 | |
| Oct 04, 2004 | LM-2 | 2004 Report | $22,887,757 | $1,435,067 | $37,928,272 | $38,408,615 | 22,855 | |
| Sep 29, 2003 | LM-2 | 2003 Report | $22,122,672 | $1,210,280 | $32,328,877 | $30,633,503 | 23,127 | |
| Oct 10, 2002 | LM-2 | 2002 Report | $22,985,856 | $1,070,616 | $32,961,853 | $32,991,436 | 24,058 | |
| Oct 09, 2001 | LM-2 | 2001 Report | $20,877,299 | $1,144,920 | $34,880,406 | $34,613,324 | 24,027 | |
| Oct 03, 2000 | LM-2 | 2000 Report | $14,746,914 | $810,534 | $17,671,440 | $17,739,233 | 23,992 |
Indicted former carpenter boss Mike Forde was at the top of the heap pulling down a yearly salary and disbursements of $702,568, followed by Pete Thomassen at $268,827 and Dennis Sheil at $253,500, these figures do not include compensation for pensions, annuity's, car allowances and other union-related expenses, which brings the total even higher.
The top earning council "ALL STARS" for 2009:
- Martin Devereaut $506,824
- Scott Danielson $214,224
- Maurice Leary $204,345
- Charles Harkin $195,014
- John Greaney $184,307
- Samuel Baley $183,452
- Edward McWilliams $179,792
- John Early $178,578
- Jeff Passante $178,210
- Richard Tuccillo $176,472
- Michael Koballa $176,337
- John Harkin $172,850
- Mike Zemski $171,760
- Robert Seeger $171,682
- Maryann June $169,572
- Joe Ventura $169,340
- Gary Shelton $166,538
- Paul Tyznar $164,270
- Sal Antonucci $161,908
- Ron Rawald $161,123
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