Novelty & Production Workers
Basic Information
Locals and Other Affiliated Organizations
| Union | Unit Name/Location | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Novelty & Production Workers Joint Board | Eastern States Joint Board / Valley Stream, NY | 7,300 |
| Novelty & Production Workers Local 30 | Chemical & Production Wkrs Union / Hillside, IL | 5,807 |
| Novelty & Production Workers Local 22 | Amalgamated Production & Service Employees / Valley Stream, NY | 3,500 |
| Novelty & Production Workers Local 18 | Plastic Workers / Hillside, IL | 3,240 |
| Novelty & Production Workers Local 298 | Amalgamated Workers / Valley Stream, NY | 3,022 |
| Novelty & Production Workers Local 24 | Toy & Novelty Workers / Chicago, IL | 0 |
| Novelty & Production Workers Local 16 | Metal Processors / Chicago, IL | 0 |
| Novelty & Production Workers Local 20 | Brushmakers / Chicago, IL | 0 |
| Novelty & Production Workers Local 148 | Production Workers / Valley Stream, NY | 0 |
| Novelty & Production Workers Local 3 | Production & Maintenance & Service / New York, NY | 0 |
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Year Covered: 2019 • Last Updated: April 8th, 2021
Financial Information
Basic Financials
| Total Assets | $7,344,494 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,329,690 |
| Total Income | $4,222,676 |
| Total Spent | $3,755,471 |
Total Assets Trend
Assets (Change from previous report)
| Cash | $1,554,179 (+43.0%) |
| Accounts Receivable | $95,262 (+17.7%) |
| Investments | $5,362,963 (-0.5%) |
| Fixed Assets | $0 (-0.5%) |
| Treasury Securities | $274,534 (+10.8%) |
| Other Assets | $57,556 (+101.7%) |
| Loans Receivable | $0 (0.0%) |
Liabilities
| Loans Payable | $0 |
| Accounts Payable | $59,864 |
| Other Liabilities | $5,269,826 |
| Mortgages | $0 |
Income
| Dues | $0 |
| Per Person Tax | $934,281 |
| Investments | $3,135,863 |
| Supplies | $0 |
| Loan Repayment | $0 |
| Interest | $94,785 |
| Dividends | $57,605 |
| Rents | $0 |
| Fees and Fines | $0 |
| Loans Obtained | $0 |
| Other Receipts | $142 |
| Affiliates | $0 |
| Members | $0 |
| Reinvestments | $0 |
| All Others | $142 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2019 • Last Updated: April 8th, 2021
Spending
Spending Overview
Spending Breakdown
| Representational | $171,560 (4.57%) |
| Political Activities and Lobbying | $0 (0.00%) |
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | $6,250 (0.17%) |
| General Overhead | $170,860 (4.55%) |
| Union Administration | $156,430 (4.17%) |
| Strike Benefits | $0 (0.00%) |
| To Union Officers | $117,951 (3.14%) |
| To Union Employees | $0 (0.00%) |
| Education | $0 (0.00%) |
| Fees | $0 (0.00%) |
Search All Spending
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2019 • Last Updated: April 8th, 2021
Membership
Membership Trend
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 22,819 |
| 2003 | 18,885 |
| 2004 | 18,323 |
| 2005 | 17,620 |
| 2006 | 18,225 |
| 2007 | 16,367 |
| 2008 | 15,132 |
| 2009 | 13,747 |
| 2010 | 13,771 |
| 2011 | 15,023 |
| 2012 | 14,861 |
| 2013 | 17,976 |
| 2014 | 20,616 |
| 2015 | 17,784 |
| 2016 | 19,150 |
| 2017 | 16,835 |
| 2018 | 16,019 |
| 2019 | 17,792 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MARK SPANO | PRESIDENT | $57,674 |
| BENNY CASTRO | SECRETARY-TREASURER | $26,518 |
| JOSEPH GIOVINCO | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT | $10,625 |
| ANTHONY IORI | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | $10,235 |
| ANGEL FEBUS | EXECUTIVE BOARD | $9,167 |
| COSMO LUBRANO | EXECUTIVE BOARD | $9,125 |
| NICOLE-JEAN CHARLES | 4TH VICE PRESIDENT | $9,125 |
| KATHLEEN RODRIGUEZ | 3RD VICE PRESIDENT | $8,549 |
| PHILIP SITOWSKI | EXECUTIVE BOARD | $6,750 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2019 • Last Updated: April 8th, 2021
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 |
|---|---|
| criminal charges | 5 |
| embezzlement charges | 3 |
| Guilty Pleas | 3 |
| Indictments | 3 |
| Officials Sentenced | 4 |
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.
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Last Updated: November 15th, 2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEUTSCHE POST GLOBAL MAIL ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL | NPW Local 24 | 20 | |
| Micron Industries Elmhurst, IL | NPW Local 3 | 212 | 60 |
| Auto Rad Standard Refrigeration Melrose Park, IL | NPW Local | 96 | |
| Ex Cell Kaiser LLC Franklin Park, IL | NPW Local | 19 | |
| Crescent Cardboard Company Wheeling, IL | NPW Local 18 | 73 | |
| Bramson House Inc. Freeport, NY | NPW Local 3 | 29 | |
| Ex-Cell Kaiser LLC Franklin Park, IL | NPW Local 3 | 19 | |
| Landmark Management Services Schiller Park, IL | NPW Local 3 | 0 | |
| Capital Building Services Chicago, IL | NPW Local 3 | 55 | |
| E & C Custom Plastics Extrusions Addison, IL | NPW Local 18 | 3 |