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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Working families and the state of Social Security Fraud in an
California won the November attempt to gain an advantage
elections, and UFCW members over us. They also entered into
made the difference. an illegal “mutual assistance
pact” that allowed them to
This year, we registered more extend the lockout and strike.
voters, got more people out to
vote, and had more participation Thanks to the aggressive efforts
in the Active Ballot Club than of Jerry Brown and others,
ever before. This gave us the management was prosecuted and
strength we needed going into prevented from using these
the elections. underhanded tactics in the future.
Now our allies like Jerry Brown
Thanks to the efforts of union are in office, and we can count on
and UFCW members, California their help and protection as we
bucked the national trend and go into our 2011 contract
held the line for working families. negotiations. Thankfully, we
elected an Attorney General,
That means our state, and Kamala Harris, who will continue
working families and union Jerry’s work and support for
members in particular, dodged working families.
the bullet.
That’s why elections are important.
Had Republicans like billionaire And why this election in
Meg Whitman won, we’d be particular was such an important
facing a hostile government victory for UFCW members.
intent on punishing workers and
rewarding millionaires. Thank you for your efforts with
the Active Ballot Club, the
Instead, we elected a roster of election, and your efforts getting
legislators and Constitutional ready for the upcoming
officers that will make working negotiations.
families like our members a
priority.
This is a critical advantage for us
PRESIDENT RICK ICAZA has
in our upcoming negotiations:
been a member of Local 770 since
we benefit greatly from elected
1956. He has served on the union’s
officials that will support us by
vigorously enforcing labor law, staff as a Research Assistant,
and making sure management Organizer, Business
isn’t breaking the law—again. Representative and Secretary-
Treasurer. He was elected
You’ll remember that during the President in 1981.
2003-4 lockout and strike,
management violated federal
labor law and Ralphs committed
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VOICE O F U F C
CONTENTS
W L O C A L 7 7 0
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
President Rick Icaza
Secretary-Treasurer’s Message . . . . . . . 3
Thank You, UFCW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
It’s Time To Get Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Kathy Finn
Icaza Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
UFCW Scholarship Recipients . . . . . . . . 7-8
UFCW Scholarship Applications . . . . . . . . 9
Consumer Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ticket Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Year-End Financial Reports . . . . . . . . 13-14
Personal Injury information . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mensaje del Presidente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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SECRETARY-TREASURER’S MESSAGE
Secretary Treasurer In fact, there hasn’t been a single employee in your store, it is a
JOHN GRANT fair contract settled recently that much more effective means of
wasn’t preceded by a strike communication than a phone call
March, 2011. authorization vote by union or flyer in the mail. And, frankly,
members. Management has proven it’s the best way for us to win.
That’s when our food contract again and again that we won’t get
expires. You’ve seen the buttons. a fair deal unless membership is March, 2011. Its right around the
Maybe you helped pass out bags willing to walk out. corner. Get ready. The true index
to consumers. It might have of our strength is the intensity of
seemed a long way off. That’s unfortunate, but that’s the our voice. SPEAK OUT FOR
way it is. Management is RESPECT.
Well, it isn’t anymore. telegraphing their strategy, and
we need to be prepared for it.
Our food contract expiration is How?
right around the corner, and this
is likely going to be another The best way is by talking to your
drawn-out fight. We (Members) fellow members and employees
need to prepare mentally, about the need for solidarity in
emotionally, and financially for a the upcoming negotiations. We
long negotiation. need to stick together if we want
to get a fair contract. We need to
More than a few negotiations raise our voice—collectively and
around the country have settled individually.
or are in process, and virtually
none were completed before Recent AFL-CIO polls and
contract expiration. Most are research show the most effective
with the same big corporate way to rally members is by
employers we have in Southern hearing from other members.
California. Union members step into action
when they are personally asked
In Arizona, where UFCW 770 by another union member to do
sent members and organizers to so. When you talk to another
help our brothers and sisters in
Local 99, the negotiations went
on for nearly a year after their JOHN GRANT joined UFCW Local
contract expired. 770 in 1980 when his Local 563 of
the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and
Seattle’s Local 21 just ratified a Butcher Workman of North America
fair contract, but it took them six (AMC&BWNA) merged with Local
months after the expiration of 770. He started work as a Union
their contract and a near-
Representative in 1985, was
unanimous strike vote.
appointed as In-House Counsel in
1992, became Packinghouse Director
in 2002 and now serves as
Secretary-Treasurer.
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“THANK YOU, UFCW LOCAL 770!”
All our Local 770-endorsed statewide candidates
were elected in November, and all have sent our
members and union a sincere thank you for our
crucial support:
Jerry Brown
Governor
Gavin Newsom
Lt. Governor
Kamala Harris
Attorney General
John Chiang
Controller
Dave Jones
Insurance Commissioner
Debra Bowen
Secretary of State
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FOR THE RECORD
It’s time to get ready:
Food Contract expiration is right around the corner!
Director of Research, Now is a good time to make sure
Bargaining and Education you are prepared financially for a
KATHY FINN contract fight. You should not
make any large purchases for the
The Food And Meat Agreement next several months and try to
covering over 20,000 members pay off any outstanding debts
who work for Vons, Ralphs and that you have. You should also
Albertsons is scheduled to expire make sure you understand the
on March 6, 2011 -- that's just issues that will be decided in
three months away. In order for these negotiations. You can do
us to achieve the best contract this by attending a union meeting
possible, we must all be prepared or speaking to your union
for lengthy negotiations and a representative or store steward.
difficult fight.
Finally, you should get involved
The Teamsters in Southern in some of the contract actions
California and other UFCW that we have planned. You can
members around the U.S. have start to get ready for negotiations
reached settlements with these by wearing your March 2011
same employers over the past button and helping hand out
several months after prolonged reusable grocery bags and
negotiations and difficult contract collecting pledge cards of
campaigns. We know that our support from customers.
negotiations will be difficult as
well as we will need significant
increases in employer
contributions in both our pension
plan and our health plan and we
must continue to close the wage
gap between the newer and more
senior members.
KATHY FINN joined Local 770
in 1997 and serves as Director of
Research, Bargaining and
Education.
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2010 ICAZA FOUNDATION ANNUAL
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
140 Members participated in this
year’s event, helping raise
$124,000 for Leukemia research.
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CONGRATULATIONS UFCW
Joseph T. Desilva
Scholarship
Michael
Jaguelyn Baback Bond
Manougian Salehani $2,000
$3,000 $3,000 CSU
University of University of Sonoma
Southern Southern
California California Sandra
Delgado
$1,000
CA State
University,
Pomona
Kathleen Brittney
Lo Wong Arti
$2,500 $2,500 Desai
University of University of $2,000
Southern Southern University of
California California California,
Irvine
Jordan
Godfrey
$1,000
Northern
Jacinta Jason
Arizona
Nguyen Lebowitz
University
$2,500 $3,000
University of University of
Southern Southern Kourtney
California California Gonzalez
$1,000
San Diego State
University
Audriana
Alice Gonzalez
Wu $1,000
$2,500 San Diego State
University of University
Southern
California
Andrea
Hernandez
$1,000
Pierce College
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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!
Local 770/DHA Scholarship
Grace Consuelo Amanda
Hong Ramos Timoney
$2,000 $2,000 $2000
Harvard CA State University of
University, California,
Dominguez Hills Santa Cruz
Matthew
Irons Paige Jessica
$2,000 Romero Tondreau
University of $2,000 $2,000
California, University of CA, College of the
Berkeley Santa Barbara Canyons
Maren Jordan Stephanie
Lopez Rush Torres
$1,000 $2,000 $1,000
University of Antelope Valley University of
California, College CA, San Dieg
Berkeley
Nancy Daneil
Stacey Saavedra Trujillo
Rauen $1,000 $2,000
$2,000 Mount St. Mary’s El Camino
University of College Junior College
California,
Berkeley
Brian Clarissa
Santisaranyu Valencia
Michaellne $1,000 $1,000
Mendoza CA State University of
$1,000 University, California,
California State Northridge Los Angele
University, L.A.
Brandi Dana
Lynisha Strong Williams
Nash $1,000 $1,000
$2,000 Moorpark CA State
University of College University,
CA, Riverside Bakersfield
Christopher Alexis To apply for next year’s
Ogden Squires scholarships, fill out and
$1,000 $2,000 submit the application on
College of the Long Beach the following page.
Canyons University
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RULES AND DETAILS FOR 2011
SCHOLARSHIPS
Local 770 College Scholarships for 2011
To apply for the Union’s scholarship The Local 770/ The Joseph T. De
programs, please use the application Dental Health Silva Scholarship
request forms published here. Associates This program is for students
Scholarships are open to active Scholarship attending USC and is funded by a
members affiliated with Local 770
Awards are issued to full-time college grant from the late founder of the
from September 2010 through
students, graduate or undergraduate. Local 770 Joseph T. Desilva and from
September 2011, their spouses,
Applicants are judged based on memorial gifts made in his name.
parents and children. You must be an
essays they submit, past records and Awards are issued to full-time college
active member or a dependent of an
achievements, plus an oral interview students, graduate or undergraduate.
active member in good standing,
with the Local 770 Scholarship Awards are issued based on essays,
from September 2010 to September
Committee. Eligible full-time students past records and achievements as
2011 to be eligible for a Local 770
(12 units or more/ undergraduate; 6 well as an interview with the
scholarship.
units or more/ graduate), in a degree scholarship committee. Eligible
program at any accredited college or students should be full time (12 units
Requests for applications must be
university may apply. or more/ undergraduate; 6 units or
received in the Union’s office by
more/graduate) and in a degree
March 1, 2011. Completed
Each year Dental Health Associates program attending USC.
applications must be received by
March 31, 2011. No exceptions to makes a major contribution to this
scholarship program. DHA, which REMINDER: Requests for 2011
these deadlines will be permitted.
provides dental services at locations applications for the Joseph T.
All applicants chosen must attend an
throughout 770’s jurisdiction, is DeSilva and Local 770/DHA
oral interview that will be conducted
directed by Victor S. Sands, DDS, MS. scholarships must be received at the
on a Saturday in June 2011.
Union’s offices by March 1, 2011.
Applicants who do not attend the
Local 770 members and their families Application to the Joseph T. DeSilva
oral interview will be automatically
express their very special thanks to Scholarship program is strictly for
disqualified. No exceptions.
Dr. Sands for his continuing interest students attending USC. But those
and support. attending USC may also apply for
Local 770/DHA scholarships.
USC STUDENTS ONLY
Local 770/DHA Scholarship
Joseph T. DeSilva Scholarship –
Application Request
Application Request
c/o UFCW LOCAL 770, 630 Shatto Place, L.A. CA 90005 c/o UFCW LOCAL 770, 630 Shatto Place, L.A. CA 90005
Applicant’s Full Name Applicant’s Full Name
Applicant’s Social Security Number Applicant’s Social Security Number
Mailing Address Mailing Address
City, State and Zip
City, State and Zip
Home Phone Cell Phone
Home Phone Cell Phone
Relationship to Member (son, daughter, parent, spouse)
Relationship to Member (son, daughter, parent, spouse)
Full Name of Member Member Social Security
Full Name of Member Member Social Security
Member Store and Store Number
Member Store and Store Number
School Attending in Fall
School Attending in Fall I am a member/ dependent of Local 770 in good standing. In order to be
eligible for the scholarship, I will remain in good standing from September
I am a member/ dependent of Local 770 in good standing. In order to be 2010 through September 2011 and in the Fall will be enrolled as a full-time
eligible for the scholarship, I will remain in good standing from September student (12 units or more/undergraduate; 6 units or more/ graduate).
2010 through September 2011 and in the Fall will be enrolled as a full-time
student (12 units or more/undergraduate; 6 units or more/ graduate). J I am enrolled at USC J I have been accepted by USC
J I plan to enroll at USC ________ (month/year)
Signed by Applicant in Acceptance of the Above. Signed by Applicant in Acceptance of the Above.
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CONTRACT CAMPAIGN CONSUMER
OUTREACH BEGINS
UFCW has always counted on
the support of consumers, and
ahead of our contract
negotiations we are distributing
free reusuable shopping bags to
show our gratitude. At the same
time we’re asking consumers to
sign a pledge card supporting
grocery workers in the upcoming
negotiations.
Pitch in and do
your part.
Help tell consumers “thank you”
—volunteer to help hand out our
thank you gift. Talk to your union
representative.
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Member Ticket Specials
Ticket Sales Mail Order Sales Credit Card
630 Shatto Pl, Los Angeles (213) 487-7070 Ext. 7200 UFCW LOCAL 770 Internet Sales
25949 Belle Porte, Harbor City (310) 784-5340 P.O. Box 369 www.ufcw770.org
43535 17th St W, Ste 303, Lancaster (661) 726-4656 Harbor City, CA 90710 Internet sales-mail delivery
Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Send money order only 3-7 days, plus postage
Cash, money orders, Visa or Mastercard
Venue Member Price Reg. Price
For information on Movie Ticket Specials Call our Local Office at (213) 487-7070 Ext. 7200
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2009
Independent
Auditors’
Report
Ricardo Icaza, President
United Food and Commercial
Workers Union, Local No. 770
630 Shatto Place
Los Angeles, California 90005
Dear Mr. Icaza:
We have audited, in accordance
with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of
America, the statement of
financial position of the United
Food and Commercial Workers
Union, Local No. 770 as of
December 31, 2009, and the
related statements of activities
and cash flows for the year then
ended (not presented herein);
and in our report dated July 30,
2010, we expressed a qualified
opinion on those financial
statements. Local 770 has elected
not to adopt all provisions of
Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 117.
See Note 2-P.
In our opinion, except for not
reporting expenses by their
functional classifications and
organization-wide revenues and
expenses, the information set
forth in the accompanying
condensed financial statements is
fairly stated in all material
respects in relation to the
financial statements from which
it has been derived.
Miller, Kaplan, Arase & Co.,
LLP
November 30, 2010
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UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS UNION, LOCAL The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the P. Omission of Certain Financial Information
NO. 770 • NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Union’s level 3 assets for the year ended December 31, 2009. Management of the Union has elected to omit the reporting of expenses by
DECEMBER 31, 2008 Balance, January 1, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,110.000 their functional classifications and organization-wide revenues and expenses
Purchases of improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,160 in its financial statements. Accounting principles generally accepted in the
NOTE 1 - DESCRIPTION OF THE ENTITY Depreciation recognized on real estate investment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (10,635) United States of America require that financial statements for not-for-profit
United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local No. 770 (the “Union”) Unrealized loss related to real estate still held at reporting date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (63,525) organizations report information about expenses by their functional
is a chartered local of the United Food and Commercial Workers classifications and organization-wide revenues and expenses. The presentation
International Union. The Union is an unincorporated, tax-exempt Balance, December 31, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,050,000
of the Union’s financial statements without this information does not change
association with a membership of approximately 32,500 within Southern Investment purchases and sales are recorded on the trade date basis. the amounts of assets, liabilities, net assets and the change in net assets and
California. The purpose of the Union is to organize workers, within its Dividends and interest income are recorded on the accrual basis. Unrealized cash flows reported on the Union’s financial statements. In the opinion of
jurisdiction, into a single organization for thepurposes of collective appreciation or depreciation in the market values of investments is reported management, its decision not to include this information does not affect the
bargaining of wages, benefits and working conditions and improving the as “Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments.” usefulness of the financial statements.
education and social awareness of its membership. The Union's primary
sources of revenues are dues and initiation fees paid by its members. Effect The following summarizes the carry values and market values of investments Q. Subsequent Events
July 1, 2009, United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local No. 1036 at December 31, 2009: Management has evaluated subsequent events through July 30, 2010, the
(“UFCW Local 1036”), including its wholly-owned Local 1036 Building date on which the financial statements were available to be issued. There
Corporation, was merged into the Union. See Note 5. General Fund were no material subsequent events that required recognition or additional
Face Value Government Interest Maturity Market Carry disclosures in these financial statements.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Value Debt Securities Rate % Date Value Value
A. Basis of Accounting NOTE 3 - GENERAL INFORMATION
The accounts of the Union were maintained on a modified cash basis of $1.358,000 United States Treasury Bills N/A 04/01/10 $ 1 ,357,559 $ 1 ,357,559
1,000,000 United States Treasury Notes 1.750 03/31/10 1 ,004,258 1 ,004,258 A. Accrued Vacation and Retirement Bonus
accounting; however, for financial statements purposes, entries have been Employees of the Union are entitled to compensated vacation absences of 2
applied to the cash basis accounts to placethem on the accrual basis. The use 21,000 United States Treasury Stripped N/A 08/15/10 2 0,956 2 0,956
through 5 weeks per year depending on their length of service. Upon
of the accrual basis properly recognized revenues when earned or otherwise TOTALS - GOVERNMENT DEBT SECURITIES $ 2 ,382,773 $ 2 ,382,773 retirement, certain employees are eligible for a retirement bonus based upon
available and expenses are recognized when incurred. compensation and length of service. The amounts of accrued liabilities were
B. Funds General Fund (Continued)
No. of Shares Common Stocks Market Value Carry Value computed based upon provisions of the plans. The current portion (amounts
The accounting records of the Union are segregated into the following funds: payable within one year) is an estimate of anticipated utilization.
General Fund 2 American Stores, Inc. $25 $66
General operations of the Union. 5 Arden Group, Inc. 478 1 08 December 31, 2009
Preparedness Fund 4 Bank of America Corp. 60 26 Total Liability Estimated Current Liability
The General Fund allocates $.50 per member per month to this Fund for 1 CVS Caremark Corp. 32 34 Accrued Vacation . . . . . . . . . . $1,424,299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450,700
expenditures to protect members of this and other local unions. The 1 Kroger Co. 20 20 Retirement Bonus . . . . . . . . . . . 328,520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,403
Executive Board determines the level of this Fund. 1 Interstate Dept Stores – 26
1 JC Penney Company, Inc. 27 52 TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,752,819 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $475,103
Building Fund
Accounting segregation of the General Fund, to record the purchase, improvement, 1 Jewel Companies, Inc. 13 27 B. Obligations Under Operating Leases
operation and maintenance of the real properties owned by the Union. 3 K-Mart Corp. 2 50 83 The Union has entered into lease agreements for the leasing of office
To maintain accounting by the above-established funds, certain interfund 1 Manville Corp. – 28 equipment as follows:
transactions are reported on the by-fund statements of activities, which 3 Pacific Lighting Co. 5 15 Commencement Date Term Monthly Payment
must be eliminated to determine organization-wide revenues and expenses. 3 Pepsico 1 82 6 0 Postage Equipment (Shatto) . . . . . . September 2005 . . . 54 months . . . . . . $ 1,090
The General Fund is charged interfund rent by the Building Fund at an 1 Rite Aid Corp. 2 4 Postage Equipment (Harbor) . . . . . . January 2006 . . . . . 69 Months . . . . . . . $494
established per square foot rate for the area occupied by the Union. The 3 Safeway, Inc. 64 61 Postage Equipment (Camarillo) . . . . . September 2004 . . . . 72 Months . . . . . . . $411
General Fund allocates $.50 per member per month of dues to the 3 Skaggs Companies, Inc. 38 74 Postage Equipment (Camarillo) . . . . . March 2009 . . . . . 55 Months . . . . . . . $800
Preparedness Fund. 2 Standard Oil Co. 1 54 63 Postage Equipment (Arroyo Grande) . . . January 2008 . . . . . 51 Months . . . . . . . $268
C. Estimates 1 Supervalu, Inc. 13 35 Copier (Shatto) . . . . . . . . . . August 2007 . . . . . 36 Months . . . . . . . $2,035
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting 1 Tenneco, Inc. 18 26 Color Copier (Shatto) . . . . . . . . August 2007 . . . . . 36 Months . . . . . . . $549
principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires 1 Western Alliance Bancorp. 4 26 Copier (Shatto) . . . . . . . . . . December 2009 . . . . 36 Months . . . . . . . $538
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported 1 Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. 10 26 Copier (Food Trust) . . . . . . . . . November 2007 . . . . 36 Months . . . . . . . $482
amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and TOTALS - COMMON STOCKS $ 1 ,395 $ 8 60 Copier (Camarillo) . . . . . . . . . June 2009 . . . . . . 60 Months . . . . . . . $517
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Copier (Camarillo) . . . . . . . . . June 2009 . . . . . . 60 Months . . . . . . . $257
Actual results may differ from those estimates. Mutual Funds Copier (Camarillo) . . . . . . . . . June 2009 . . . . . . 60 Months . . . . . . . $550
D. Revenues from Members 131,930 PIMCO Low Duration Fund $ 1 ,357,559 $ 1 ,350,296 Copier (Arroyo Grande) . . . . . . . December 2008 . . . . 60 Months . . . . . . . $277
Dues from members are recognized as income over the period to which they TOTALS - GENERAL FUND $ 3 ,741,727 $ 3 ,733,929 Copier (Arroyo Grande) . . . . . . . December 2008 . . . . 60 Months . . . . . . . $146
apply. Initiation fees, reinstatement fees and assessments are recognized as
income when received. BUILDING FUND The Union also entered into a three year lease agreement effective July 1,
E. Rental Income - Tenants Real Estate Holdings 1,050,000 751,159 2009, for office space in Bakersfield, California to conduct its operations.
The Union leases a portion of its buildings’ office space located at 630 Shatto The following schedule represents the minimum future rental payments due
TOTAL - INVESTMENTS $ 4,791,727 $ 4,485,088 on non-cancelable operating leases with terms in excess of one year:
Place, Los Angeles, California to non-affiliated organizations. The Union
also leases a portion of its building office space located at 816 Camarillo K. Property and Equipment Year Ending December 31, Office Space Office Equipment Total
Sprints Road, Camarillo, California, to non-affiliated organizations. Future Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined for
related groups of assets under the straight-line method, based upon their 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 13,400 . . . . . . . . .$ 79,102 . . . . . . . . .$ 92,502
minimum rental income as of December 31, 2009 is as follows: 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,920 . . . . . . . . . .44,682 . . . . . . . . . .58,602
estimated useful lives. Minor renewals or replacements, and maintenance
Year Ending December 31, Shatto Property Camarillo Property Total and repairs are expensed. Major replacements and improvements are 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,080 . . . . . . . . . .37,292 . . . . . . . . . .44,372
2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 26,642. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $126,497. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 224,737 capitalized. Depreciation is computed over the estimated useful lives of 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . .27,752 . . . . . . . . . . 27,752
2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116,823. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,742 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205,565 assets as follows: 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . .7,378 . . . . . . . . . . .7,378
2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115,355. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,487 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186,842 Land Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 40 years TOTALS . . . . . . .$ 34,400 . . . . . . . 196,206 . . . . . . $ 230,606
2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54,132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92,324 Building and Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 40 years
2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,259 Total expense for all operating leases for the year ended December 31, 2009
Furniture and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 years was $103,125
TOTALS $368,610 $343.117 $711,727 Computer Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 years C. Line of Credit
F. Other Revenues Computer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 years The Union entered into a promissory note agreement with Wells Fargo Bank
Investment income, reimbursements and other revenues are reported on the Automobiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 years on January 16, 2008 to obtain (for working capital purposes) up to $3,000,000
accrual basis. L. Tax-Exempt Status from a revolving line of credit. Under the terms of the note agreement, any
G. Per Capita Taxes No provision for Federal or state income tax is made. The Union has outstanding principal amount together with accrued interest is payable on
Liabilities reported for amounts due are based on collections from members. received tax-exempt status from the Federal government under a 501(c)(5) December 10, 2012. The promissory note agreement has a variable
H. Other Expenses group exemption letter with the International Union and from the State of interest rate and is subject to change based on changes in the prime rate set
All other expenses are reported on the accrual basis except for a nominal California under Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701a. from time to time by Wells Fargo Bank. The note is collateralized by the real
amount of recurring monthly expenses. M. Health and Welfare Benefits property located at 630 Shatto Place, Los Angeles, California. There was no
I. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Union contributes to the United Food & Commercial Workers Unions outstanding principal and interest due on the promissory note agreement at
Cash and cash equivalents consists of cash and gift certificates on hand and and Food Employers Benefit Fund and to the United Food and Commercial December 31, 2009.
cash deposited with financial institutions in checking accounts, savings accounts, Workers International Union (on behalf of the United Food and D. Note Payable Assumed from Local 1036 Building Corporation
money market accounts, money market funds and time certificates of deposit. Commercial Workers Health Insurance Plan for Retirees) in which its Upon its merger with UFCW Local 1036, the Union assumed a note payable
J. Investments employees participate. in the amount of $1,214,488, payable by the Local 1036 Building
Effective January 1, 2008, accounting principles generally accepted in the N. Pensions Corporation. The note was a 15-year loan with a fixed interest rate of 7.40%
United States of America require additional disclosures about fair value The Union contributes to the Southern California United Food and and a maturity date of December 13, 2019. Monthly principal and
measurement and establish a framework for measuring fair value. That Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Joint Pension Trust Fund interest payments of $13,821 were paid on the note until December 14, 2009,
framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to for certain employees. The Fund may have a liability for unfunded vested at which time the note was paid off by paying the unpaid principal balance,
valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the benefits at December 31, 2009 requiring assessment of withdrawal liability accrued interest and prepayment penalty totaling $1,190,809.
highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical from contributing employers withdrawing from the Fund; however, the
assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to NOTE 4 - CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
management of the Union has expressed no intent to withdraw from the The Union maintains cash accounts at various financial institutions in excess
unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair Fund and the withdrawal liability to the Union, if any, has not been
value hierarchy are described below: of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limit of $250,000. The
computed. Certain employees of the Union may elect to contribute to uninsured balances at December 31, 2009 were as follows:
Level 1: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices defined contribution plans with 401(k) features sponsored by the United
for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the Union has the Bank Balance Insured Unisured
Food and Commercial Workers International Union. The Union matches
ability to access. 100% of the employee’s contributions to these plans up to 4% of Bank of America . . . . .$1,308.002 . . . . . . . .$250,000 . . . . . . .$1,058,002
Level 2: Inputs to the valuation methodology include: compensation. In addition, certain employees of the Union participate in a Wells Fargo . . . . . . . . . . . .682,607 . . . . . . . . .250,000 . . . . . . . . .432,607
1. Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; multiple employer defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the United TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 34,4000 . . . . . . . . .$500,000 . . . . . . .$1,490,609
2. Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; Food and Commercial Workers International Union. The Union makes no
3. Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; employer contributions to this plan, but participating employees contribute NOTE 5 - MERGER
4. Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable 4% of their salaries to the Plan. Benefits provided by this Plan are based on On April 20, 2009, the membership of the Union voted and approved by
market data by correlation or other means. the participant’s age, length of service and compensation. majority to enter into a merger with UFCW Local 1036 with the Union being
Level 3: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and the surviving organization. The effective date of the merger was July 1, 2009.
significant to the fair value measurement. O. Transactions with Related Parties The following assets, liabilities and net assets of UFCW Local 1036,
The asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value The Union is reimbursed for certain expenses incurred in providing services including the assets, liabilities and net assets of its wholly owned Local 1036
hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the to its members on behalf of related employee benefit plans. Reimbursements Building Corporation, segregated by fund, were transferred to the Union:
fair value measurement.Valuation techniques used need to maximize the from related employee benefit plans are based on mutually agreeable
use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. reimbursement formulas. The Union received the following reimbursements AnnSSASSETS Total General Fund Preparedness Fund Building Fund
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets from related employee benefit plans for the year ended December 31, 2009: Cash $9,398,912 $9,086,642 $36,838 $275,432
measured at fair value. Investments 1,446 1,446 – –
Southern California Drug Benefit Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 218,179 Receivables 262,093 250,822 – 11,271
1. U.S. Government Securities: Short-term investments in United States United Food & Commercial Workers Unions Interfund Accounts – (238,475) 223,995 14,480
treasury bills and stripped coupon bond are reported at amortized value. and Food Employers Benefit Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 966,245 Other Assets 5,693 5,693 – –
Investments in United States treasury notes are valued based on quoted Southern California United Food & Commercial Workers Property and Equipment:
market prices or using matrices of trades in similar securities. Unions and Food Employers Joint Pension Trust Fund ...................................................112,135 Land 1,443,195 – – 1,443,195
2. Common Stocks: Valued at the closing price reported on the active Land Improvements 966,165 – – 966,165
market on which the individual securities are traded. TOTAL .............................................................................................................$1,296,559 Building and Improvements 3,575,312 – – 3,575,312
3. PIMCO Low Duration Fund: Valued at the net asset value of shares Furniture and Equipment 247,016 155,351 – 91,665
The Union received the following reimbursements from United Food and Computer Hardware 56,160 56,160 – –
held by the Union at year end. Commercial Workers International Union for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009:
4. Real Estate: Valued at the value as appraised by an independent Automobiles 58,869 58,869 – –
certified appraiser. The methods described above may produce a fair General Fund: (Less): Accumulated
Salaries..................................................................................................................$79,992 Depreciation & Amortization (2,162,692) (176,252) – (1,986,440)
value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or TOTAL ASSETS $ 13,852,169 $9,200,256 $ 260,833 $ 4,391,080
reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Union believes its Organizing ................................................................................................................24,000
Meetings, Conferences and Conventions .........................................................................13,663 LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market LIABILLIABILITIES
participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to TOTAL ...............................................................................................................$117,655 Accounts & Expenses Payable $248,562 $240,499 – $8,063
determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a Payroll Deductions Payable 10,831 10,831 – –
different fair value measurement at the reporting date. The Union received the following reimbursements from United Food and Exchanges Payable 37,801 37,801 – –
The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Commercial Workers Region 8 States Council for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009: Accrued Vacation and
Union’s assets at fair value as of December 31, 2009: General Fund – Organizing.........................................................................................$79,992 Sick Time Payable 111,367 111,367 – –
Rental Security Deposits
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total and Deferred Rental Income 34,079 – – 34,079
U.S. Government Securities . $ 0-00 . . $2,382,773 . . . $ 0-00 . . $2,382,773 The Union has established the Local 770 United Food and Commercial
Workers Political Action Committee (PAC) to support or oppose candidates Note Payable 1,214,488 – – 1,214,488
Common Stocks . . . . . 1,395 . . . 00-0000 . . . 00-00 . . . . 1,395 TOTAL LIABILITIES $1,657,128 $400,498 $- $ 1,256,630
PIMCO Low Duration Fund 1,357,559 . . . 00-0000 . . . - . . 1,357,559 for state and local office and to further the goals of organizing and
bargaining within the State of California. The General Fund contributes NET ASSETS-UNRESTRICTED $12,195,041 $ 8,799,758 $ 260,833 $ 3,134,450
Real Estate . . . . . . . - . . . . . - . . 1,050,000 . . . 1,050,000
$0.25 per member per month to the PAC. The total contributions made to TOTAL LIABILITIES &
$1,358,954 . . . . $2,382,773 . . . $1,050,000 . . . $4,791,727 the PAC for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $85,556. NET ASSETS-UNRESTRICTED $ 13,852,169 $ 9,200,256 $ 260,833 $4,391,080
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ISSN 1074-8490 • Volume 62, Issue 4
Published Quarterly in March, June, September and December by UFCW Local 770
Chartered by United Food and Commercial Workers International Union , CLC.
Street Address: 630 Shatto Place, L.A. CA 90005
Mailing Address: Box 770, Hollywood CA 90078
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MENSAJE DEL PRESIDENTE
C W L O C A L 7 7 0
RICARDO F. ICAZA, Presidente nos beneficiamos mucho porque
nos apoyaran rigorosamente en
En Noviembre el Estado de hacer cumplir leyes laborales y
California y las familias asegurando que las compañías no
trabajadoras ganaron las quiebren las leyes nuevamente.
elecciones, los miembros de la
UFCW hicieron la diferencia. Usted recordara que durante la
huelga y cierre de tiendas del
Este año, registramos a más 2003-4 las companias violaron
votantes, ayudamos a más personas leyes laborales federales, Ralphs
que salgan a votar y hubo más cometio fraude de seguros sociales
participacion que nunca en el con la intención de ganar ventaja
Active Ballot Club. Entrando a las sobre nosotros.
elecciones, esto fue lo que nos dio
la fuerza que necesitábamos. Gracias a los esfuerzos agresivos
de Jerry Brown y ortos, la admini-
Gracias a esfuerzos de miembros
stración fue procesados legalmente
de diferentes uniones y los
y fueron prevenidos en utilizar
miembros de la UFCW, California
esta clase de tácticas en el futuro.
no siguio a los demas estados de
la nacion y mantuvo la linea por Ahora con nuestros aliados como
las familias trabajadoras. el Gobernador electo Jerry Brown
podemos contar con su ayuda y
Esto significa que nuestro estado y
protección cuando entremos en
las familias trabajadoras y
negociaciones del contrato 2011.
particularmente nuestros
Gracias a que elegimos a la
miembros esquivaron la bala.
Cónsul General del Estado
Si los Republicanos como la Kamala Harris, ella continuara
Billonaria Meg Whitman hubiesen con el trabajo y apoyo de Jerry.
ganado estuviéramos viéndonos
Por eso las elecciones son muy
con un gobierno hostil con el
importantes y por eso esta
intento de castigar a trabajadores
elección particularmente fue una
y recompensar a millonarios.
victoria muy importante
Hemos elegido a muchos legisla- especialmente para los miembros
dores y oficiales constitucionales de la UFCW.
que harán prioridad las vidas de
familias trabajadoras. Gracias por sus esfuerzos con el
Active Ballot Club, las elecciones,
Esto será una ventaja para nosotros y sus esfuerzos en preparación
en las siguientes negociaciones: para las siguientes negociaciones.
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UFCW Local 770
PO Box 770 Hollywood, CA 90078
www.ufcw770.org
General Membership
Meeting
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
7 p.m. - 4th Floor
Los Angeles Office
Important Office Closed
Dates! Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 17, 2011
Presidents’ Day, February 21, 2011
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