He estimates that they visit close to 80 percent of all worksites each year. He says, You try to provide that hospitality. Membership Coordinator Mary Laurent helps implement the phrase in the local s constitution that says, For unions, the work place and the polling place are inseparable. Laurent believes part of a union s mission is to try to get members involved in politics because it does affect their jobs. When members like Arnold talk about getting their money s worth from the union, they point to the fact that the union s officers give a lot of their own time for nothing in return.
Officers are cautious with members money.
When asked about the local s financial checks and balances, Treas. In addition, three elected trustees audit the books every four months. These officers serve staggered three-year terms. Says Deitrich, People who paid dues deserve to have that money accounted for. If they went to buy a car, they d look at it.