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U.S. Department of Labor
Employment Standards Administration
Office of Labor-Management Standards
Washington, DC 20210
FORM LM-2 LABOR ORGANIZATION ANNUAL REPORT Form Approved
Office of Management and Budget
No. 1215-0188
Expires: 11-30-2006
MUST BE USED BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS WITH $250,000 OR MORE IN TOTAL ANNUAL RECEIPTS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN TRUSTEESHIP


 

This report is manadatory under P.L. 86-257, as amended.  Failure to comply may result in criminal prosecution, fines, or civil penalties as provided by 29 U.S.C. 439 or 440.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PREPARING THIS REPORT.
For Official Use Only
 
1. FILE NUMBER
016-412
2. PERIOD COVERED
From 1/1/2006
Through 12/31/2006
3. (a) AMENDED - Is this an amended report:
 
No
  (b) HARDSHIP - Filed under the hardship procedures:
 
No
  (c) TERMINAL - This is a terminal report: No
4. AFFILIATION OR ORGANIZATION NAME
PLUMBERS AFL-CIO
 
5. DESIGNATION (Local, Lodge, etc.)
LOCAL UNION
 
6. DESIGNATION NBR
597
 
7. UNIT NAME (if any)

 
8. MAILING ADDRESS (Type or print in capital letters)
First Name
JOHN
 
Last Name
KUSZYNSKI
 
P.O Box - Building and Room Number

 
Number and Street
45 N. OGDEN AVE.
City
CHICAGO
State
IL
ZIP Code + 4
60607-1813


9. Are your organization's records kept at its mailing address?


 
Yes


 

Each of the undersigned, duly authorized officers of the above labor organization, declares, under penalty of perjury and other applicable penalties of law, that all of the information submitted in this report (including information contained in any accompanying documents) has been examined by the signatory and is, to the best of the undersigned individual's knowledge and belief, true, correct and complete (See Section V on penalties in the instructions.)
26. SIGNED: Gregory J Watson PRESIDENT 27. SIGNED: John E Kuszynski TREASURER
Date: Mar 19, 2007 Contact Info:   Date: Mar 19, 2007 Contact Info:  
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)


 

ITEMS 10 THROUGH 21 FILE NUMBER: 016-412
10. During the reporting period did the labor organization create or participate in the administration of a trust or a fund or organization, as defined in the instructions, which provides benefits for members or beneficiaries? Yes
11. During the reporting period did the labor organization have a Political Action Committee (PAC) fund? Yes
12. During the reporting period did the labor organization have an audit or review of its books and records by an outside accountant or by a parent body auditor/representative? Yes
13. During the reporting period did the labor organization discover any loss or shortage of funds or other assets? (Answer "Yes" even if there has been repayment or recovery.) No
14. What is the maximum amount recoverable under the labor organization's fidelity bond for a loss caused by any officer, employee or agent of the labor organization who handled union funds? $500,000
15. During the reporting period did the labor organization acquire or dispose of any assets in a manner other than purchase or sale? Yes
16. Were any of the labor organization's assets pledged as security or encumbered in any way at the end of the reporting period? No
17. Did the labor organization have any contingent liabilities at the end of the reporting period? No
18. During the reporting period did the labor organization have any changes in its constitution or bylaws, other than rates of dues and fees, or in practices/procedures listed in the instructions? No
19. What is the date of the labor organization's next regular election of officers? 06/2007
20. How many members did the labor organization have at the end of the reporting period? 9,170
21. What ar the labor organization's rates of dues and fees?
 
Rates of Dues and Fees
Dues/Fees Amount   Unit Minimum Maximum
(a) Regular Dues/Fees $103-$148 per Qtr. $103 $148
(b) Working Dues/Fees 1% per Working Wage Rate    
(c) Initiation Fees   per Initiation $125 $1,250
(d) Transfer Fees N/A per N/A N/A N/A
(e) Work Permits   per Month $34 $49


 

Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)


 

STATEMENT A - ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FILE NUMBER: 016-412


 

ASSETS
 
ASSETS Schedule
Number
Start of Reporting Period
(A)
End of Reporting Period
(B)
22. Cash   $3,396,601 $3,354,833
23. Accounts Receivable 1 $215,080 $85,081
24. Loans Receivable 2 $0 $0
25. U.S. Treasury Securities   $1,540,030 $1,535,631
26. Investments 5 $0 $0
27. Fixed Assets 6 $2,060,661 $1,795,651
28. Other Assets 7 $750 $750
29. TOTAL ASSETS   $7,213,122 $6,771,946


 

LIABILITIES
 
LIABILITIES Schedule
Number
Start of Reporting Period
(A)
End of Reporting Period
(B)
30. Accounts Payable 8 $162,838 $50,106
31. Loans Payable 9 $0 $0
32. Mortgages Payable   $0 $0
33. Other Liabilities 10 $0 $0
34. TOTAL LIABILITIES   $162,838 $50,106
   
35. NET ASSETS $7,050,284 $6,721,840
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)


 

STATEMENT B - RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FILE NUMBER: 016-412


 

CASH RECEIPTS SCH AMOUNT
36. Dues and Agency Fees   $7,659,821
37. Per Capita Tax   $0
38. Fees, Fines, Assessments, Work Permits   $365,028
39. Sale of Supplies   $0
40. Interest   $132,378
41. Dividends   $0
42. Rents   $109,689
43. Sale of Investments and Fixed Assets 3 $6,440,621
44. Loans Obtained 9 $0
45. Repayments of Loans Made 2 $0
46. On Behalf of Affiliates for Transmittal to Them   $0
47. From Members for Disbursement on Their Behalf   $11,942
48. Other Receipts 14 $95,327
49. TOTAL RECEIPTS   $14,814,806
CASH DISBURSEMENTS SCH AMOUNT
50. Representational Activities 15 $2,467,455
51. Political Activities and Lobbying 16 $124,467
52. Contributions, Gifts, and Grants 17 $49,337
53. General Overhead 18 $350,615
54. Union Administration 19 $1,411,442
55. Benefits 20 $1,035,744
56. Per Capita Tax   $2,639,384
57. Strike Benefits   $0
58. Fees, Fines, Assessments, etc.   $10,000
59. Supplies for Resale   $0
60. Purchase of Investments and Fixed Assets 4 $6,582,065
61. Loans Made 2 $0
62. Repayment of Loans Obtained 9 $0
63. To Affiliates of Funds Collected on Their Behalf   $0
64. On Behalf of Individual Members   $11,942
65. Direct Taxes   $174,123
  
66. Subtotal   $14,856,574
67. Withholding Taxes and Payroll Deductions    
  67a. Total Withheld $826,109    
  67b. Less Total Disbursed $826,109    
  67c. Total Withheld But Not Disbursed   $0
68. TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS   $14,856,574
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)


 

SCHEDULE 1 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AGING SCHEDULE FILE NUMBER: 016-412


 

Entity or Individual Name
(A)
Total Account Receivable
(B)
90-180 Days
Past Due
(C)
180+ Days
Past Due
(D)
Liquidated Account
Receivable
(E)
Totals from all other accounts receivable $75,691 $6,877 $15,394 $0
TOTALS (Column (B) Total will be automatically entered in Item 23, Column (B)) $85,081 $8,421 $20,161 $0
Nuco Mechanical Inc $9,390 $1,544 $4,767 $0
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)


 

SCHEDULE 2 - LOANS RECEIVABLE FILE NUMBER: 016-412


 

There was no data found for this schedule.


 

SCHEDULE 3 - SALE OF INVESTMENTS AND FIXED ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 016-412


 

Description (if land or buildings give location)
(A)
Cost
(B)
Book Value
(C)
Gross Sales Price
(D)
Amount Received
(E)
Total of all lines $6,946,449 $6,580,166 $6,518,348 $6,440,621
U.S. Treasury Bills, sold at various times in 2006 $6,145,681 $6,145,681 $6,150,080 $6,150,080
Sale of Building - Ottawa, Illinois $565,535 $331,148 $290,541 $290,541
Vehicles (Traded-In) $212,233 $80,337 $77,727 $0
Land - Chicago, IL - Ottawa Building $23,000 $23,000 $0 $0
  14. Less Reinvestments $0
(Net Sales total will automatically entered in Item 43) 15. Net Sales $6,440,621
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)


 

SCHEDULE 4 - PURCHASE OF INVESTMENTS AND FIXED ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 016-412


 

Description (if land or buildings, give location)
(A)
Cost
(B)
Book Value
(C)
Cash Paid
(D)
Total of all lines $6,662,401 $6,603,752 $6,582,065
U.S. Treasury Bills, purchased at various times $6,145,681 $6,145,681 $6,145,681
Building & Improvements $280,478 $274,038 $280,478
Furniture, Fixtures and Office Equipment $43,284 $38,505 $43,284
Vehicles $192,958 $145,528 $112,622
  14. Less Reinvestments $0
(Net Purchases total will automatically entered in Item 60) 15. Net Purchases $6,582,065
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)


 

SCHEDULE 5 - INVESTMENTS FILE NUMBER: 016-412


 

There was no data found for this schedule.


 

SCHEDULE 6 - FIXED ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 016-412


 

Description
(A)
Cost or Other Basis
(B)
Total Depreciation or
Amount Expensed
(C)
Book Value
(D)
Value
(E)
1. Chicago, IL $381,487   $381,487 $381,487
3. 45 N. Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL $2,508,596 $1,668,751 $839,845 $839,845
3. 41 N. Ogden Ave. Chicago, IL $255,671 $230,481 $25,190 $25,190
3. 16 N. Bishop Ave $247,571 $49,028 $198,543 $198,543
3. Improvements Merriville, IN $32,882 $32,882 $0 $0
5. Automobiles and Other Vehicles $410,414 $156,294 $254,120 $254,120
6. Office Furniture and Equipment $472,966 $376,500 $96,466 $96,466
7. Other Fixed Assets $0 $0 $0 $0
8. Totals of Lines 1 through 7 (Column(D) Total will be automatically entered in Item 27, Column(B)) $4,309,587 $2,513,936 $1,795,651 $1,795,651
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)


 

SCHEDULE 7 - OTHER ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 016-412


 

Description
(A)
Book Value
(B)
Total Other Assets (Total will be automatically entered in Item 28, Column(B)) $750
Security Deposit $750
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)


 

SCHEDULE 8 - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AGING SCHEDULE FILE NUMBER: 016-412


 

Entity or Individual Name
(A)
Total Account
Payable
(B)
90-180 Days
Past Due
(C)
180+ Days Past
Due
(D)
 
Liquidated Account
(E)
Total from all other accounts payable $50,106 $0 $0 $0
Total Accounts Payable (Column(B) Total will be automatically entered in Item 30, Column(D)) $50,106 $0 $0 $0
  $0 $0 $0 $0
  $0 $0 $0 $0
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)


 

SCHEDULE 9 - LOANS PAYABLE FILE NUMBER: 016-412


 

There was no data found for this schedule.


 

SCHEDULE 10 - OTHER LIABILITIES FILE NUMBER: 016-412


 

There was no data found for this schedule.


 

SCHEDULE 11 - ALL OFFICERS AND DISBURSEMENTS TO OFFICERS FILE NUMBER: 016-412


 

  (A)
Name
(B)
Title
(C)
Status
(D)
Gross Salary
Disbursements
(before any
deductions)
(E)
Allowances
Disbursed
(F)
Disbursements for Official Business
(G)
Other
Disbursements not reported in
(D) thru (F)
(H)
TOTAL
A
B
C
James     Buchanan
Business MGR
C
$192,438 $8,500 $17,699 $0 $218,637
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
90 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
2 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
2 % Schedule 19
Administration
6 %
A
B
C
Thomas     Burke
Business Agent
C
$131,005 $4,750 $9,917 $0 $145,672
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
95 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
3 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
2 %
A
B
C
Curtis     Cade
Fin'l Sec-Treas
C
$147,851 $8,500 $17,275 $0 $173,626
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
91 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
3 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
3 % Schedule 19
Administration
3 %
A
B
C
Donald     Gregory
Business Agent
C
$131,005 $4,750 $10,169 $0 $145,924
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
85 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
10 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
5 %
A
B
C
Tom     Gross
Business Agent
C
$131,005 $4,750 $10,829 $0 $146,584
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
95 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
5 %
A
B
C
Michael   P   Maloney
Business Agent
C
$131,005