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 | $12,115 |
| Country Club | $19,440 |
| Entertainment | $133,293 |
| Hotel | $120,843 |
| Lawyers | $31,848 |
| Restaurant | $179,290 |
| Swag | $115,533 |
| Travel | $157,879 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Dantzler | Catering | $17,299 | 2023 | |
| Olivia Dantzler | Caterer | $11,860 | 2022 | |
| Cedar Point | Tickets - Amusement Park | $9,945 | 2021 | |
| Elect Democratic Women | Political Action Committee | $5,000 | 2021 | |
| Despars Embroidery | Print Shop | $14,088 | 2020 | |
| Anderson Speedway | Race Track | $11,500 | 2019 | |
| Cranks Catering | Caterer | $10,800 | 2019 | |
| Detroit Marriott At The Renaissance Center | Hotel | $8,711 | 2019 | |
| Sycamore Hills Golf Club | Golf Course | $19,440 | 2019 | |
| American Airlines | Airline | $14,113 | 2018 | |
| Creative Carnivals + Events | Carnival Service | $7,440 | 2018 | |
| Detroit Marriott | Hotel | $5,661 | 2018 | |
| Renaissance Hotel | Hotel | $10,839 | 2018 | |
| Renaissance Hotel | Hotel | $5,419 | 2018 | |
| Taylor Made Catering | Catering Company | $11,513 | 2018 | |
| Two Guys And A Grill | Caterer | $5,800 | 2018 | |
| American Airfare Airlines | Airfare | $3,800 | 2017 | |
| American Airlines | Airfare | $7,601 | 2017 | |
| Awards + T-Shirts | Union Printing + Apparel Shop | $5,666 | 2017 | |
| Coalition Of Black Trade Unionists | Martin L.king Bowling Event | $7,280 | 2017 | |
| Compass Rose Events | Parties + Picnic Promations | $37,466 | 2017 | |
| Delta Airfare Airlines | Airfare | $5,283 | 2017 | |
| Delta Airlines | Airfare | $10,566 | 2017 | |
| Grand Plaza Hotel | Hotel | $8,021 | 2017 | |
| Hilton Hotel | Hotel | $6,065 | 2017 | |
| Hilton Hotel Hotel | Hotel | $3,032 | 2017 | |
| Lodge Of The Four Seasons | Hotel | $2,948 | 2017 | |
| Lodge Of The Hotel Seasons | Hotel | $1,474 | 2017 | |
| Renaissance Hotel | Hotel | $6,864 | 2017 | |
| Renaissance Hotel Hotel | Hotel | $3,432 | 2017 | |
| Southwest Airfare Airlines | Airfare | $4,200 | 2017 | |
| Southwest Airlines | Airfare | $8,400 | 2017 | |
| Taylor Made Catering | Catering Company | $17,674 | 2017 | |
| Awards + T-Shirts | Union Printing + Apparel Shop | $50,008 | 2016 | |
| Professional Affairs Inc. | Caterer | $37,050 | 2016 | |
| Arnold Newbold Winter | Legal Service | $9,748 | 2015 | |
| Celebrations! | Parties + Picnic Promotions | $16,740 | 2015 | |
| Kansas City Catering | Food Catering Service | $18,084 | 2015 | |
| Awards + T-Shirts | Union Printing + Apparel Shop | $17,868 | 2014 | |
| Celebrations! | Parties + Picnic Promotions | $16,932 | 2014 | |
| Grand Plaza Hotel | Hotel | $7,970 | 2014 | |
| Kansas City Catering | Food Catering Service | $17,622 | 2014 | |
| Ube/Air | Travel Agent | $7,384 | 2014 | |
| Awards & T-Shirts | Union Printing & Apparel Shop | $17,903 | 2013 | |
| Celebrations! | Parties & Picnic Promotions | $25,990 | 2013 | |
| Ube/Air | Travel Agent | $19,008 | 2013 |
