1.  MUMS is the CWA endorsed Membership software to accomplish CWA goals outlined in the CWA Triangle of Organizing – Representation and Political Action.  MUMS assists the Local in gathering, storing and use of the data found on the Striker Certification Form DFR-1; such as, ssn, name, address, employer, work location, and contact numbers and email information.  

2.  70% to 80% of the members within the bargaining unit are served by the Locals who have MUMS, therefore the Locals and the District have a uniform way to deliver resources to accomplish getting the Member Relief money into the hands of the members.  

3. Strike Check Preparedness training is provided from the S/T office as a free “on-line Web based” telephone conference call resource to the Locals.  It is a series of 3 different classes over a 3 week period.  Each class is approximately 1 hour long and will be offered 4 times within the week at convenient times for the Local officer(s) or strike captain(s) to attend from where ever they have access to a computer.  

4. MUMS prints both the Member Relief Fund and the Defense Fund  in “Laser style” checks Sortable in either Alphabetical or by Work Location order.  Sample attached.  

5. MUMS produces the required CWA Audit reports at the end of a weekly distribution, end of the month and end of the year reporting.

6. MUMS assists with the end of year IRS reporting requirements.  If you have over 250 people who received assistance, you must file governmental reports electronically.  

7. MUMS Strike Check Processing has many resources all ready developed. Strike Check Processing Manual, the 38 Power-Point slides, MUMS Frequently Asked and Answer Questions, check ordering resources and free telephone MUMS support before – during – and after the Strike action are some.  These are in addition to CWA HQ provided manuals called “A Local Officer’s Guide to the CWA Defense Fund and Members’ Relief Fund …CWA on Strike” and the other called “Defense Fund and Members’ Relief Fund ..Rules and Ground Rules”.  

8. Yes, a Local can use other methods to produce their Member Relief Fund Checks, but that normally means they have to enter all the information into their Excel or Quick Books.