Bricklayers, District Council 1 - Illinois
Basic Information
Local 1
(ILLINOIS)
Financial Information
Basic Financials
| Total Assets | $19,122,015 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,345,250 |
| Total Income | $14,576,187 |
| Total Spent | $13,555,775 |
Total Assets Trend
Assets (Change from previous report)
| Cash | $6,411,232 (+18.9%) |
| Accounts Receivable | $847,837 (-3.5%) |
| Investments | $5,616,365 (+7.4%) |
| Fixed Assets | $5,292,258 (+7.4%) |
| Treasury Securities | $906,397 (-1.6%) |
| Other Assets | $47,926 (+3.7%) |
| Loans Receivable | $0 (0.0%) |
Income
| Dues | $10,687,662 |
| Per Person Tax | $0 |
| Investments | $2,585,771 |
| Supplies | $19,741 |
| Loan Repayment | $0 |
| Interest | $217,411 |
| Dividends | $21,572 |
| Rents | $223,072 |
| Fees and Fines | $408,531 |
| Loans Obtained | $165,497 |
| Other Receipts | $230,775 |
| Affiliates | $16,155 |
| Members | $0 |
| Reinvestments | $0 |
| All Others | $22,626 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2019 • Last Updated: April 8th, 2021
Spending
Spending Overview
Spending Breakdown
| Representational | $3,031,283 (22.36%) |
| Political Activities and Lobbying | $102,534 (0.76%) |
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | $291,740 (2.15%) |
| General Overhead | $599,107 (4.42%) |
| Union Administration | $1,468,155 (10.83%) |
| Strike Benefits | $0 (0.00%) |
| To Union Officers | $508,797 (3.75%) |
| To Union Employees | $2,356,522 (17.38%) |
| Education | $0 (0.00%) |
| Fees | $0 (0.00%) |
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Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2019 • Last Updated: April 8th, 2021
Membership
Membership Trend
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 9,635 |
| 2003 | 8,784 |
| 2004 | 10,098 |
| 2005 | 7,725 |
| 2006 | 10,110 |
| 2007 | 10,754 |
| 2008 | 11,190 |
| 2009 | 8,386 |
| 2010 | 7,785 |
| 2011 | 5,937 |
| 2012 | 6,892 |
| 2013 | 6,687 |
| 2014 | 6,490 |
| 2015 | 6,363 |
| 2016 | 6,343 |
| 2017 | 6,443 |
| 2018 | 6,583 |
| 2019 | 6,508 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2019 • Last Updated: April 8th, 2021
Leaders & Salaries
Top Ten Highest Paid Leaders
| Name | Title | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JAMES ALLEN | PRESIDENT | $223,816 |
| MICHAEL LOWERY | SECRETARY-TREASURER | $187,406 |
| HECTOR ARELLANO | LOCAL DIRECTOR/EXEC BOARD | $153,958 |
| WILLIAM BREHENY | LOCAL DIRECTOR/EXEC BOARD | $151,015 |
| MICHAEL ERDENBERGER | LOCAL DIRECTOR | $149,440 |
| WILLIAM MURRAY | BUSINESS AGENT | $140,928 |
| JACEK PROBOLA | BUSINESS AGENT | $140,876 |
| JEROME WARNER | BUSINESS AGENT | $139,542 |
| MICHAEL ALORE | BUSINESS AGENT | $139,370 |
| RUBEN COLLAZO JR | BUSINESS AGENT | $139,240 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2019 • Last Updated: April 8th, 2021
Political Spending
Federal Election Donations, by Party
State-level Political Operations, by Party
Source: National Institute on Money in State Politics by way of Transparency Data.
Last Updated: December 12th, 2013
Political Action Committees
| Political Action Committee | Total Contributed |
|---|---|
| Bricklayers Union Local 1 of Missouri | $5,000.00 |
527 Spending
A union's 527 committee makes contributions to political candidates and other organizations for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an election. Unlike Political Action Committees, which are strictly regulated by the Federal Election Commission, 527s are regulated by the IRS. These committees are often considered a form of "soft money."
| 527 Committee | Total Spent |
|---|---|
| Bricklayers Union Local 1 of Illinois | $235,305 |
Source: Internal Revenue Service by way of the Center for Responsive Politics
Last Updated: November 15th, 2016
Lobbying
Federal Lobbying
Lobbying Expenditures Trend
Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Last Updated: November 15th, 2016
Crime, Corruption & Racketeering
The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) conducts investigations to determine if violations of the Labor-Management Relations and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) provisions have occurred.
Investigations are initiated based on various sources such as complaints from union members; information developed by OLMS as a result of reviewing reports filed; information developed during an OLMS audit of a union’s books and records; and information obtained from other government agencies. Investigations may involve civil matters (such as an election of union officers) or criminal matters (such as embezzlement of union funds).
Corruption and Embezzlement Charges
| Type of Criminal Activity | Number of Instances |
|---|---|
| criminal charges | 1 |
| embezzlement charges | 2 |
| Guilty Pleas | 2 |
| Indictments | 2 |
| Officials Sentenced | 1 |
Some incidents may be accounted for in multiple categories.
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Last Updated: April 8th, 2021
Financial Audits
The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) has responsibility under the Labor-Management Relations and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) to conduct audits to determine if unions are complying with the law.
OLMS uses a streamlined audit approach called the Compliance Audit Program (CAP) to audit local unions which utilizes specialized records review and investigative techniques to verify LMRDA compliance.
| Local | Violations | View Audit |
|---|---|---|
| BAC Local 1 | 7 | Full Audit Text |
| BAC Local 1 | Full Audit Text | |
| BAC Local 1 | Full Audit Text |
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Last Updated: November 15th, 2016
Union Decertifications
Source: National Labor Relations Board
Case Activity Tracking System
Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Allegations
Unionized employees, business owners, managers, and others often bring labor law charges against unions. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) oversees the porcess of determining if the union violated the National Labor Relations Act.
| Allegation | Cases Filed |
|---|---|
| Reserved Gate Issues | 1 |
| Actions of Picketers | 1 |
| Language on Picket Sign/Handbill | 1 |
| Union Security Related | 1 |
| Other Allegations | 1 |
| Union Security Related (including Beck) | 1 |
Please note that a single case may fall into multiple allegation categories.
Source: National Labor Relations Board; Case Activity Tracking System
Recent Contract Negotiations
| Industry | Contracts |
|---|---|
| Construction | 73 |
| Other | 2 |
| Not Provided | 2 |
| Not Applicable | 1 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1 |