Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store
Basic Information
Locals and Other Affiliated Organizations
| Union | Unit Name/Location | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Local 338 | Mineola, NY | 11,453 |
| Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Local 1102 | Woodbury, NY | 5,752 |
| Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Joint Council 932 | Alabama Mid-south / Birmingham, AL | 4,210 |
| Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Local 670 | Username New York, NY | 2,625 |
| Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Local 108 | Maplewood, NJ | 2,572 |
| Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store District Council | Michigan State Joint Council / Grand Rapids, MI | 2,222 |
| Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Local 1 | New York, NY | 2,010 |
| Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store | Southeast Council / Atlanta, GA | 1,611 |
| Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Local 3 | United Storeworkers Union / Long Island City, NY | 1,434 |
| Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Local 29 | Industrial Workers Union / Paramus, NJ | 1,300 |
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Year Covered: 2021 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
Financial Information
Basic Financials
| Total Assets | $50,147,447 |
| Total Liabilities | $146,888 |
| Total Income | $16,560,324 |
| Total Spent | $16,880,765 |
Total Assets Trend
Assets (Change from previous report)
| Cash | $2,203,147 (-12.7%) |
| Accounts Receivable | $0 (0.0%) |
| Investments | $47,590,768 (+5.6%) |
| Fixed Assets | $0 (+5.6%) |
| Treasury Securities | $0 (0.0%) |
| Other Assets | $0 (-100.0%) |
| Loans Receivable | $353,532 (+63.5%) |
Liabilities
| Loans Payable | $0 |
| Accounts Payable | $0 |
| Other Liabilities | $146,888 |
| Mortgages | $0 |
Income
| Dues | $0 |
| Per Person Tax | $0 |
| Investments | $1,749,998 |
| Supplies | $0 |
| Loan Repayment | $129,030 |
| Interest | $5,962 |
| Dividends | $637,671 |
| Rents | $0 |
| Fees and Fines | $0 |
| Loans Obtained | $0 |
| Other Receipts | $13,914,934 |
| Affiliates | $122,729 |
| Members | $0 |
| Reinvestments | $0 |
| All Others | $68,654 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2021 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
Spending
Spending Overview
Spending Breakdown
| Representational | $7,975,440 (47.25%) |
| Political Activities and Lobbying | $613,548 (3.63%) |
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | $104,752 (0.62%) |
| General Overhead | $3,414,514 (20.23%) |
| Union Administration | $318,259 (1.89%) |
| Strike Benefits | $0 (0.00%) |
| To Union Officers | $2,106,533 (12.48%) |
| To Union Employees | $6,183,603 (36.63%) |
| Education | $0 (0.00%) |
| Fees | $0 (0.00%) |
Search All Spending
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2021 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
Membership
Membership Trend
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 74,256 |
| 2003 | 75,383 |
| 2004 | 72,390 |
| 2005 | 73,932 |
| 2006 | 73,335 |
| 2007 | 71,256 |
| 2008 | 71,021 |
| 2009 | 70,169 |
| 2010 | 68,597 |
| 2011 | 68,705 |
| 2012 | 61,985 |
| 2013 | 60,370 |
| 2014 | 60,522 |
| 2015 | 61,010 |
| 2016 | 57,217 |
| 2017 | 57,511 |
| 2018 | 57,541 |
| 2019 | 56,046 |
| 2020 | 51,807 |
| 2021 | 50,215 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2021 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
Leaders & Salaries
Top Ten Highest Paid Leaders
| Name | Title | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JACK WURM JR | SECRETARY-TREASURER | $338,259 |
| STUART APPELBAUM | PRESIDENT | $337,324 |
| ROBERT LAYNG | EXEC ASST TO PRESIDENT | $258,689 |
| JACK CAFFEY | VICE PRESIDENT | $250,493 |
| DAVID MERTZ | VICE PRESIDENT | $233,714 |
| ADEMOLA OYEFESO | POLITICAL & LEGISLATIVE | $223,382 |
| JOSEPH DORISMOND | RECORDER | $207,942 |
| MICHAEL FLANERY | VICE PRESIDENT | $202,332 |
| JOHN WHITAKER | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | $196,006 |
| EDGAR FIELDS | VICE PRESIDENT | $178,062 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2021 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
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 Incidents |
|---|---|
| embezzlement charges | 3 |
| Guilty Pleas | 3 |
| 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 | Date | View Audit |
|---|---|---|
| RWDSU Local 125 | October 6, 2011 | Full Audit Text |
| RWDSU Local 530 | November 17, 2009 | Full Audit Text |
| RWDSU Local 390 | July 10, 2009 | Full Audit Text |
| RWDSU Local | April 23, 2009 | Full Audit Text |
| RWDSU Local 513 | December 3, 2008 | Full Audit Text |
| RWDSU Local | April 10, 2008 | Full Audit Text |
| RWDSU Local 379 | February 12, 2008 | Full Audit Text |
| RWDSU Local 578 | June 6, 2005 | Full Audit Text |
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Last Updated: November 15th, 2016
Union Decertifications
Recent Decertification Petitions
| Case Number | Name/Union | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|
| 29-RD-166877 | Lefrak Organization | December 30th, 2015 |
| 02-RD-148572 | Utrecht Art Supply | March 19th, 2015 |
| 02-RD-147720 | Watermark Services, IV, LLC d/b/a the Fountains at Rivervue | March 6th, 2015 |
| 03-RD-146377 | Blossom View Nursing Home | February 13th, 2015 |
| 02-RD-145430 | Stuyvesant Owners, Inc. | January 30th, 2015 |
| 01-RD-140835 | NEW YORK & COMPANY | November 13th, 2014 |
| 29-RD-124183 | IGA Hometown Proud | March 11th, 2014 |
| 29-RD-082789 | Macy's, Inc. | June 11th, 2012 |
| 22-RD-001515 | Bio-Medical Applications of New Jersey, Inc. | March 16th, 2009 |
| 10-RD-001484 | Red Diamond, Inc. | January 23rd, 2009 |
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.
Please note that a single case may fall into multiple allegation categories.
Source: National Labor Relations Board; Case Activity Tracking System
Recent Strikes
| Employer/Location | Union | Days on Strike | Employees on Strike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Drivers Inc Montgomery, AL | RWDSU Local | 61 | |
| Southside United Housing Brooklyn, NY | RWDSU Local 110 | 38 | |
| I.. J. White Farmingdale, NY | RWDSU Local | 36 | |
| Cadbury Beverages Williamson, NY | RWDSU Local | 325 | |
| A&E 94th & 95th Street Management LLC (Jackson Gardens LLC) New York, NY | RWDSU Local | 0 | |
| Fertitta Produce Inc. Astoria, NY | RWDSU Local 3 | 4 | |
| F P L Food Inc. & Quick Check Inc. Brooklyn, NY | RWDSU Local 3 | 10 | |
| Supermarket Necessities Corporation Bronx, NY | RWDSU Local 3 | 1 | |
| Barrie House Coffee Yonkers, NY | RWDSU Local 110 | 28 | |
| F and J Bagels Inc. Flushing, NY | RWDSU Local 3 | 1 |