Unions Get Simpler Forms for Annual Paperwork Grind
Published Date: 3/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is updating how labor unions report their yearly info and who counts as a minor on certain forms. These changes aim to make reporting easier and clearer for unions and their members. If you’re involved with a labor organization, you can share your thoughts by April 24, 2026, so the rules work better for everyone.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Current Reporting Burden for Labor Reports
The notice reports that the affected public is the private sector with an estimated 35,067 annual respondents and a total estimated annual time burden of 4,644,740 hours for the Labor Organization and Auxiliary Reports (OMB Control Number 1245-0003). DOL seeks Paperwork Reduction Act authorization for this collection for three (3) years.
Changes to Union Annual Filing Thresholds
The Department of Labor is proposing to amend filing thresholds for Forms LM-2, LM-3, and LM-4 (deregulatory action RIN 1245-AA15). If adopted, this will change which labor organizations must file which annual reports; public comments are due by April 24, 2026.
Redefining 'Minor' for Form LM-30
The Department of Labor is proposing an amended definition of 'minor child' for Form LM-30 (deregulatory action RIN 1245-AA16). This change affects which labor organization officers and employees must report minor-child relationships on that disclosure form; comments are due April 24, 2026.
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