American Postal Workers Union, operating under the name Apwu, is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Apwu employed 26 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Apwu is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Apwu generated $324.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $349.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.3%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF POSTAL WORKERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENFORCING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BY THE FILING OF 335 GRIEVANCES MOST APPEALED FROM THE LOCAL LEVEL TO THE NATIONAL LEVEL OR BINDING ARBITRATION AT FIFTEEN FACILITIES IN OAKLAND CALIFORNIA; AND TWO ADDITIONAL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES NEAR OAKLAND CALIFORNIA; IN A BARGAINING UNIT OF ABOUT 850 EMPLOYEES IN THE CLERK MOTOR VEHICLE AND MAINTENANCE CRAFTS; WITH SHOP STEWARDS ON-SITE 24 HOURS PER DAY SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK INCLUDING HOLIDAYS; WORKING FROM TWO UNION OFFICE LOCATIONS.
STRENGTHENING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION; CLERK MAINTENANCE AND MOTOR VEHICLE CRAFT MEETINGS ON-SITE AT POSTAL FACILITIES WITH THE USPS; AND HOSTING CLOSED MEETINGS WITH CLERK MAINTENANCE AND MOTOR VEHICLE CRAFT UNION MEMBERS AT BOTH THE LOCAL LEVEL AND REGIONAL CALIFORNIA-WIDE LEVEL AT OUR LOCAL UNION OFFICE; CONDUCTING WORKPLACE SAFETY INSPECTIONS WITH THE USPS AT ALL POSTAL FACILITIES AND INCLUDING DETACHED MAILING UNITS DMU; PARTICIPATING IN NATIONAL AND CALIFORNIA STATE AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES.
EDUCATION OF THE MEMBERSHIP THROUGH TOPICAL SEMINARS ON POSTAL WORKER ISSUES; PUBLICATION OF TIMELY INFORMATIONAL BULLETINS; MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS; ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS IN THE APPROPRIATE FILING OF MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD MSPB APPEALS; EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EEO COMPLAINTS; OFFICE OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION PROGRAMS OWCP CLAIMS; OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OSHA COMPLAINTS; AND EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT EDD CLAIMS; AS A PARTIAL LISTING AND INCLUDING REPRESENTATION OF THOSE MEMBERS AT HEARINGS HELD BY THE AFOREMENTIONED AGENCIES; AND MAINTAINING A WEB SITE TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATIONS OF POSTAL ISSUES AND RESOURCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert L Jeffrey President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $91,778 |
Geraldine L Manzo Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $88,472 |
Paul B Lew Secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $8,820 |
Anna M Villalobos Records Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $4,540 |
Kenneth Mitchell Director Motor Vehicle Services | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $5,070 |
Michael L Hines Director Maintenance Craft | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $4,240 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $321,454 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $321,454 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $171 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $324,250 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $221,522 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,327 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,226 |
Other employee benefits | $7,470 |
Payroll taxes | $17,399 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,173 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,704 |
Information technology | $1,406 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,570 |
Travel | $3,735 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,378 |
Interest | $80 |
Payments to affiliates | $2,393 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,349 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $349,090 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $155,745 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,681 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $39,437 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $218,863 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $7,769 |
Total liabilities | $7,769 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $211,094 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $218,863 |