Labor Unions

Focusing on all the areas of your labor union’s operations can hold many challenges. Government regulations are continually changing and keeping pace with those changes while having your members’ best interests at heart requires time, resources and expertise. Withum’s Labor Unions Services Team can provide you with experienced professionals specializing in supporting all aspects of your organization’s business needs.

Labor Unions Industry Challenges and Trends

Ensuring you’re following government guidelines and compliance rules properly can be overwhelming as these rules and regulations can sometimes be confusing or hard to interpret. We offer you “peace of mind” by helping you stay compliant with the Department of Labor Office of Labor Management Standards (OLMS) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Finding ways to keep current members engaged and advocating for the benefits of membership is a current focus for labor organizations. Intranets, member portals and dashboards are effective tools to increase insightfulness, communication and engagement.

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Safely housing union member data is a top concern with data piracy on the rise. Do you have ample policies, systems and best practices in place to protect member data and internal and external controls? Assessments can help you create a data security plan that fits your organization’s data security needs.

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Labor Unions Insights

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Strengthening Internal Controls: A Strategic Imperative in the Digital Era

As organizations rely more heavily on integrated systems, automation and remote access, risk exposure increases. Cyber incidents, data integrity issues and financial reporting errors can escalate quickly without clearly defined controls. A well-designed internal control framework helps organizations manage these risks while supporting reliable operations and decision-making. Internal controls are the backbone of operational resilience….

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Accurate LM-2 Reports: Why Solid Accounting Matters 

Regulatory scrutiny around labor unions often changes with a new administration so the need for accurate LM-2 reporting has never been more important. The Department of Labor (DOL) has emphasized its intention to reinforce transparency and compliance across financial disclosures, emphasizing detailed, timely and accurate LM-2 filings; something no union can afford to overlook. The…

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Union Ledger Podcast: Trending Topics and Insights for Labor Unions

Withum’s Union Ledger Podcast, will bring you in-depth discussions on a wide range of topics impacting labor unions – from auditing to compliance to cybersecurity.

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The LM-30: History, Requirements, and Best Practices

The Form LM-30, also known as the Labor Organization Officer and Employee Report, was established as part of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) of 1959 and revised in 2007. History The Form LM-30, aims to disclose “any possible conflicts between their personal financial interests and their duty to the labor union and its…

Labor Organization Accounting and Advisory Services

  • Financial Statement Audits
  • Beck Calculation Audits
  • IRS and State Tax Compliance: Forms 990, 990-T and State Reporting
  • Forensic Auditing
  • Budgeting
  • Internal Control Evaluation and Consulting
  • LMRDA Compliance Including LM Preparation, Review and Consulting
  • Migration to Technology-Driven Business Solutions
  • Shared Expense Allocation Studies
  • Human Resource Compliance and Consulting
  • Outsourced Accounting Services

Why Labor Union Organizations Choose Withum

Our team has experience assisting private and public sector labor organizations and unions, political organizations, related building corporations, scholarship funds and labor-management funds to achieve their goals. Whether looking to enhance financial reporting and better comply with the maze of regulations and rules or increase performance to work more efficiently and effectively, Withum offers a solution for these challenges.

Union Advisory Leaders

Leading provider of accounting and advisory services to labor unions and organizations and their benefit plans in the U.S.

Regulatory Compliance Expertise

Thorough knowledge of DOL, LMRDA, IRS, and FEC regulations and compliance requirements.

Direct Agency Insight

Key contacts at both the DOL and IRS, keeping clients informed about emerging issues.

Women in Labor

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Connect with Our Labor Union Leaders

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Industry Leader, Partner, Practice Leader
Baltimore, MD
Scott-Price_Web
Firm Leadership, Partner
Baltimore, MD
David-Dorsey_Web
Partner
Washington, DC
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Partner
New York, NY
Lawrence-Beebe_Web
Emeritus Partner
Washington, DC
Mark- Buckberg_Web
Partner
Baltimore, MD
Barry-Omahen_Web
Emeritus Partner
San Ramon, CA
Joe-Thiermann_Web
Office Partner-in-Charge, Partner
San Ramon, CA
Rich-Thiermann_Web
Partner
Orange County, CA
Kyle-Whittemore_Web
Partner
San Ramon, CA
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Principal
San Ramon, CA
Donnie-Springer_Web
Partner
San Ramon, CA
Jessica-Roster_Web
Partner
San Ramon, CA
Nick-Browning_Web
Partner
Portland, OR
Jasmine-Baker_Web
Partner
San Ramon, CA
Ashleigh-Hall_Web
Partner
Baltimore, MD
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Partner
Baltimore, MD
Troy-Atkinson_Web
Partner
San Ramon, CA
Phil-LaRosa_Web
Partner
Washington, DC
Sue-Weaver_Web
Principal
Washington, DC
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Principal
Washington, DC

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