The data below covers spending in the selected categories over the 2013-2021 time period. For a full accounting of how the union is spending its dues money, you can review its individual financial filings with the federal government here.
| Category | Total Spending, 2013 - 2021 |
|---|---|
| Advocacy | $12,115 |
| Country Club | $19,440 |
| Entertainment | $133,293 |
| Hotel | $83,986 |
| Lawyers | $31,848 |
| Restaurant | $150,131 |
| Swag | $115,533 |
| Travel | $95,660 |
The line items below were hand-selected as being particularly large or notable instances of how the union is spending its dues money. If you'd like to find more detail on each entry, you can refer to the union's full LM filing here.
| Vendor | Description | Amount | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Point | Tickets - Amusement Park | $9,945 | 2021 | Full Filing |
| Elect Democratic Women | Political Action Committee | $5,000 | 2021 | Full Filing |
| Despars Embroidery | Print Shop | $14,088 | 2020 | Full Filing |
| Anderson Speedway | Race Track | $11,500 | 2019 | Full Filing |
| Cranks Catering | Caterer | $10,800 | 2019 | Full Filing |
| Detroit Marriott At The Renaissance Center | Hotel | $8,711 | 2019 | Full Filing |
| Sycamore Hills Golf Club | Golf Course | $19,440 | 2019 | Full Filing |
| American Airlines | Airline | $14,113 | 2018 | Full Filing |
| Creative Carnivals + Events | Carnival Service | $7,440 | 2018 | Full Filing |
| Detroit Marriott | Hotel | $5,661 | 2018 | Full Filing |
| Renaissance Hotel | Hotel | $10,839 | 2018 | Full Filing |
| Renaissance Hotel | Hotel | $5,419 | 2018 | Full Filing |
| Taylor Made Catering | Catering Company | $11,513 | 2018 | Full Filing |
| Two Guys And A Grill | Caterer | $5,800 | 2018 | Full Filing |
| American Airfare Airlines | Airfare | $3,800 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| American Airlines | Airfare | $7,601 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Awards + T-Shirts | Union Printing + Apparel Shop | $5,666 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Coalition Of Black Trade Unionists | Martin L.king Bowling Event | $7,280 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Compass Rose Events | Parties + Picnic Promations | $37,466 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Delta Airfare Airlines | Airfare | $5,283 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Delta Airlines | Airfare | $10,566 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Grand Plaza Hotel | Hotel | $8,021 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Hilton Hotel | Hotel | $6,065 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Hilton Hotel Hotel | Hotel | $3,032 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Lodge Of The Four Seasons | Hotel | $2,948 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Lodge Of The Hotel Seasons | Hotel | $1,474 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Renaissance Hotel | Hotel | $6,864 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Renaissance Hotel Hotel | Hotel | $3,432 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Southwest Airfare Airlines | Airfare | $4,200 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Southwest Airlines | Airfare | $8,400 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Taylor Made Catering | Catering Company | $17,674 | 2017 | Full Filing |
| Awards + T-Shirts | Union Printing + Apparel Shop | $50,008 | 2016 | Full Filing |
| Professional Affairs Inc. | Caterer | $37,050 | 2016 | Full Filing |
| Arnold Newbold Winter | Legal Service | $9,748 | 2015 | Full Filing |
| Celebrations! | Parties + Picnic Promotions | $16,740 | 2015 | Full Filing |
| Kansas City Catering | Food Catering Service | $18,084 | 2015 | Full Filing |
| Awards + T-Shirts | Union Printing + Apparel Shop | $17,868 | 2014 | Full Filing |
| Celebrations! | Parties + Picnic Promotions | $16,932 | 2014 | Full Filing |
| Grand Plaza Hotel | Hotel | $7,970 | 2014 | Full Filing |
| Kansas City Catering | Food Catering Service | $17,622 | 2014 | Full Filing |
| Ube/Air | Travel Agent | $7,384 | 2014 | Full Filing |
| Awards & T-Shirts | Union Printing & Apparel Shop | $17,903 | 2013 | Full Filing |
| Celebrations! | Parties & Picnic Promotions | $25,990 | 2013 | Full Filing |
| Ube/Air | Travel Agent | $19,008 | 2013 | Full Filing |
