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Office of Labor Management Standards

The Department of Labor has a set of strict union requirements for reporting annual activities and expenditures. The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) conducts both civil and criminal investigations of alleged violations of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) and related laws. 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.

Criminal enforcement activity (PDF file)

Civil enforcement activity (PDF file)

List of OLMS District Offices (PDF file)

LMRDA Compliance Guide (PDF file)

External Web Link: U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Labor Management Standards