The data below covers spending in the selected categories over the 2013-2023 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 - 2023 |
|---|---|
| Advocacy | $5,360 |
| Entertainment | $11,718 |
| Hotel | $113,171 |
| Lawyers | $167,372 |
| Restaurant | $258,909 |
| Swag | $40,157 |
| Travel | $111,626 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Cakes And Catering | Caterer | $22,126 | 2023 | |
| Creative Cakes And Catering | Caterer | $14,852 | 2022 | |
| Sirata Beach Resort | Hotel | $7,048 | 2022 | |
| Elect Democratic Women | Political Action Committee | $5,000 | 2020 | |
| Ottenwess Taweel & Schenk Plc | Law Firm | $97,680 | 2020 | |
| Coordinated Travel Service | Travel Service | $12,012 | 2019 | |
| Kaeser & Blair Inc. | Custom Shirts & Jackets | $10,739 | 2019 | |
| Amaze Food Caterer Inc. | Food Caterer | $9,437 | 2018 | |
| Creative Cakes And Catering | Caterer | $5,976 | 2018 | |
| Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center | Hotel | $10,057 | 2018 | |
| Diamond Tours | Bus Charter Company | $28,177 | 2018 | |
| Gillispie Florist | Florist | $8,447 | 2018 | |
| Jug's Food Caterer Catering | Caterer | $19,976 | 2018 | |
| Jug's Catering | Food Caterer | $22,920 | 2017 | |
| Jug's Catering | Catering Company | $15,800 | 2016 | |
| Star Of America | Charter Bus Service | $7,025 | 2016 | |
| Astor Crowne Plaza | Hotel | $5,979 | 2015 | |
| Beef & Boards Dinner Theater | Dinner/Live Theater Venue | $5,888 | 2015 | |
| Detroit Marriott Renaissance Hotel | Hotel | $5,637 | 2015 | |
| Edwards Catering | Caterer/Food Service | $13,138 | 2015 | |
| Jug's Catering | Food Catering Company | $24,981 | 2015 | |
| Star Of America | Charter Bus Service | $12,078 | 2015 | |
| Beef & Boards Dinner Theater | Dinner Theater | $5,830 | 2014 | |
| Detroit Marriott Renaissance Hotel | Hotel | $11,408 | 2014 | |
| Jug's Catering | Food Catering Company | $27,041 | 2014 | |
| Star Of America | Charter Bus Service | $14,641 | 2014 | |
| Washington Marroitt Wardham Hotel | Hotel | $13,634 | 2014 | |
| Edwards Catering Company | Food Caterer | $14,344 | 2013 |
