Resolution: Improving Membership Access to UAWD Financial Reports

This resolution was passed at the October 2024 Annual Membership Meeting via Zoom on October 13, 2024.

Resolution: Improving Membership Access to UAWD Financial Reports

Submitted by Derek M (Local 7)

Whereas:

  • Article VIII, Section 1 of the UAWD Bylaws states, “A financial report shall be given semi-annually at the Annual National Meeting and at the UAWD Steering Committee meeting six months after the Annual National Meeting.”
  • Article VIII states “The UAWD Steering Committee is accountable to UAWD members for all uses of UAWD finances.”
  • Making it easier for UAWD members to access semi-annual financial reports builds trust within our membership.
  • Being able to readily be up to date on the state of our financial resources allows for a more informed decision making body and enables our membership to maintain democratic control over our finances. 

Be it resolved that:

  1. In addition to presentation at a Steering Committee meeting, the semi-annual financial report shall also be presented at UAWD’s summer and winter General Membership Meeting.
  2. Financial reports should include a break-out for all UAWD funds, including our 501(c)(5) and our 501(c)(3), also known as the UAWD Mutual Aid Fund.
  3. After each financial report is shared at a meeting, it shall be shared by the Steering Committee in the UAWD Slack with the following disclaimer:
    1. “This is a confidential UAWD financial report. The information contained in this report is appropriate for discussion with UAWD members and at UAWD meetings, but it should not be copied or shared elsewhere.”
  4. Access to the latest report shall also be given to any UAWD member upon request at any time. Such requests should be made to the Financial Secretary.
  5. When given access to the report, members shall be asked to commit to abide by the disclaimer above.
  6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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October 23, 2024

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