Mr. Speaker, that is a very good question.
It is the constitution of the union that compels them to do this. It is stated right in there. For instance, I will speak for the United Steelworkers. In their constitution, they have to have a president, vice-president, trustees, and a financial officer. There are policies in there on how many people can sign a cheque. They have to report all finances, and anything that has been spent has to be approved by the membership of that local.
I am hoping that answers the question. It is in the constitution. It is also in the bylaws of the local union. Everything is there for people to understand.