These investigations by OLMS District Offices involve issues such as embezzlements of union funds, union officer elections, the filing of required reports by unions and others with OLMS, and the imposition of trusteeships over subordinate unions by a parent body. These investigations may result in legal enforcement actions.
Date
Description
June 17th, 2004
On June 17, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, Paul B. Ladner, former treasurer of Stage & Picture Operators (IATSE) Local 674, was sentenced to six months home confinement under the electronic monitoring device program followed by three years probation for failing to maintain union records. He was ordered to make restitution in the amount of $7,162.50 and to pay a $25 special assessment. On March 29, 2004, Ladner pled guilty to the charge following an investigation by the OLMS New Orleans District Office.
February 25th, 2004
On February 25, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, an information was filed against Paul Bruce Ladner, former secretary-treasurer of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 674, charging him with failure to maintain union records. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS New Orleans District Office.
