Document Checklist
When you take office, review this list to make certain that you have the following documents. Make them part of your permanent records. Some of these items may not apply to your Local.
| CWA Constitution (most current one) | |
| Local Union Bylaws (most current one) | |
| Local Operating Practices or Standing Rules | |
| Uniform Operating Practices Manual (UOPM) | |
| Local Union Employer Identification Number | |
| IN: | |
Local Union LMSA File Number with the Department of Labor
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| Copy of the Blanket Tax Exemption IRS Letter | |
Local Union Checkbook(s):
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Local Union Savings Accounts:
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Money Market Certificates:
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| Vouchers (for past five years) | |
| Local Budget (most current and previous years if available) | |
| Financial Reports) to Membership (most current) | |
| Annual Local Financial Statements | |
| Key to Local Safety Deposit Box | |
| Fixed Asset Inventory | |
| Current Fiscal Year General Ledger | |
| Past Years General Ledgers (for past five years) | |
Past Years Journals:
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| Past Years Payroll Cards | |
| Current Fiscal Year Canceled Checks and Bank Statements | |
| Past Years Canceled Chgks and Bank Statements (for past five years) | |
Current Fiscal Year Journals (which include):
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| Current Fiscal Year Payments | |
| Current Fiscal Year Bills | |
| Past Years Bills | |
Insurance Policies:
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| Fidelity Bond – Amount $ | |
| Copy of Mortgage/Lease | |
| Copies of ALL Audit Reports | |
All IRS Reports of:
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| Department of Labor Reports (either LM-2s, LM-3s or LM4S)* | |
| All State and Local Tax Bills and Receipts of Payment | |
| Landrum-Griffin Act (Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, As Amended 1959) | |
| Signed Local Union Credit Cards. Proper Use Statements (if applicable) | |
