U.S. Department of Labor
Office of Labor-Management Standards
Washington, DC 20210
FORM LM-2 LABOR ORGANIZATION ANNUAL REPORT Form Approved
Office of Management and Budget
No. 1245-0003
Expires: 08-31-2026
MUST BE USED BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS WITH $250,000 OR MORE IN TOTAL ANNUAL RECEIPTS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN TRUSTEESHIP

This report is mandatory under P.L. 86-257, as amended.  Failure to comply may result in criminal prosecution, fines, or civil penalties as provided by 29 U.S.C. 439 or 440.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PREPARING THIS REPORT.
For Official Use Only
1. FILE NUMBER
530-838
2. PERIOD COVERED
From04/01/2024
Through03/31/2025
3. (a) AMENDED - Is this an amended report:
No
(b) HARDSHIP - Filed under the hardship procedures:
No
(c) TERMINAL - This is a terminal report:No
4. AFFILIATION OR ORGANIZATION NAME
SERVICE EMPLOYEES
5. DESIGNATION (Local, Lodge, etc.)
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
6. DESIGNATION NBR

7. UNIT NAME (if any)
OREGON SERVICE
8. MAILING ADDRESS (Type or print in capital letters)
First Name
JOHNNY
Last Name
EARL
P.O Box - Building and Room Number

Number and Street
3470 PIPEBEND PL NE STE 130
City
SALEM
State
OR
ZIP Code + 4
97301


9. Are your organization's records kept at its mailing address?


Yes

Each of the undersigned, duly authorized officers of the above labor organization, declares, under penalty of perjury and other applicable penalties of law, that all of the information submitted in this report (including information contained in any accompanying documents) has been examined by the signatory and is, to the best of the undersigned individual's knowledge and belief, true, correct and complete (See Section VI on penalties in the instructions.)
70. SIGNED:Johnny EarlPRESIDENT71. SIGNED:Melissa S UngerTREASURER
Date:Jun 28, 2025Telephone Number:541-337-6657Date:Jun 28, 2025Telephone Number:503-799-2937
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
ITEMS 10 THROUGH 21 FILE NUMBER: 530-838
10. During the reporting period did the labor organization create or participate in the administration of a trust or a fund or organization, as defined in the instructions, which provides benefits for members or beneficiaries?No
11(a). During the reporting period did the labor organization have a political action committee (PAC) fund?No
11(b). During the reporting period did the labor organization have a subsidiary organization as defined in Section X of these Instructions?No
12. During the reporting period did the labor organization have an audit or review of its books and records by an outside accountant or by a parent body auditor/representative?No
13. During the reporting period did the labor organization discover any loss or shortage of funds or other assets? (Answer "Yes" even if there has been repayment or recovery.)No
14. What is the maximum amount recoverable under the labor organization's fidelity bond for a loss caused by any officer, employee or agent of the labor organization who handled union funds?$150,000
15. During the reporting period did the labor organization acquire or dispose of any assets in a manner other than purchase or sale?No
16. Were any of the labor organization's assets pledged as security or encumbered in any way at the end of the reporting period?No
17. Did the labor organization have any contingent liabilities at the end of the reporting period?No
18. During the reporting period did the labor organization have any changes in its constitution or bylaws, other than rates of dues and fees, or in practices/procedures listed in the instructions?No
19. What is the date of the labor organization's next regular election of officers?11/2026
20. How many members did the labor organization have at the end of the reporting period?0
21. What are the labor organization's rates of dues and fees?
Rates of Dues and Fees
Dues/FeesAmount UnitMinimumMaximum
(a) Regular Dues/Fees0per000
(b) Working Dues/Fees0per000
(c) Initiation Fees0per000
(d) Transfer Fees0per000
(e) Work Permits0per000

Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
STATEMENT A - ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FILE NUMBER: 530-838

ASSETS
ASSETS Schedule
Number
Start of Reporting Period
(A)
End of Reporting Period
(B)
22. Cash $142,149$43,451
23. Accounts Receivable1$153,980$56,977
24. Loans Receivable2
25. U.S. Treasury Securities $0$0
26. Investments5
27. Fixed Assets6$0$0
28. Other Assets7$5,273$3,101
29. TOTAL ASSETS $301,402$103,529

LIABILITIES
LIABILITIES Schedule
Number
Start of Reporting Period
(A)
End of Reporting Period
(B)
30. Accounts Payable8$120,180$19,641
31. Loans Payable9
32. Mortgages Payable $0$0
33. Other Liabilities10$9,031$7,561
34. TOTAL LIABILITIES $129,211$27,202
35. NET ASSETS$172,191$76,327
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
STATEMENT B - RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FILE NUMBER: 530-838

CASH RECEIPTSSCHAMOUNT
36. Dues and Agency Fees $0
37. Per Capita Tax $196,872
38. Fees, Fines, Assessments, Work Permits $0
39. Sale of Supplies $0
40. Interest $1,107
41. Dividends $0
42. Rents $0
43. Sale of Investments and Fixed Assets3
44. Loans Obtained9
45. Repayments of Loans Made2
46. On Behalf of Affiliates for Transmittal to Them $0
47. From Members for Disbursement on Their Behalf $0
48. Other Receipts14$352,109
49. TOTAL RECEIPTS $550,088
CASH DISBURSEMENTSSCHAMOUNT
50. Representational Activities15$160,573
51. Political Activities and Lobbying16$196,609
52. Contributions, Gifts, and Grants17$0
53. General Overhead18$45,529
54. Union Administration19$92,581
55. Benefits20$120,289
56. Per Capita Tax $0
57. Strike Benefits $0
58. Fees, Fines, Assessments, etc. $0
59. Supplies for Resale $0
60. Purchase of Investments and Fixed Assets4
61. Loans Made2
62. Repayment of Loans Obtained9
63. To Affiliates of Funds Collected on Their Behalf $0
64. On Behalf of Individual Members $0
65. Direct Taxes $33,205
  
66. Subtotal $648,786
67. Withholding Taxes and Payroll Deductions  
  67a. Total Withheld$110,005  
  67b. Less Total Disbursed$110,005  
  67c. Total Withheld But Not Disbursed 
68. TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $648,786
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 1 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AGING SCHEDULE FILE NUMBER: 530-838

Entity or Individual Name
(A)
Total Account Receivable
(B)
90-180 Days
Past Due
(C)
180+ Days
Past Due
(D)
Liquidated Account
Receivable
(E)
Total of all itemized accounts receivable$54,577$0$0$0
Totals from all other accounts receivable$2,400   
Totals (Total of Column (B) will be automatically entered in Item 23, Column(B)) $56,977$0$0$0
SEIU LOCAL 503$54,577
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 2 - LOANS RECEIVABLE FILE NUMBER: 530-838

List below loans to officers, employees, or members which at any time during the reporting period exceeded $250 and list all loans to business enterprises regardless of amount.
(A)
Loans
Outstanding at
Start of Period
(B)
Loans Made
During Period
(C)
Repayments Received During Period
Cash
(D)(1)
Other Than Cash
(D)(2)
Loans
Outstanding at
End of Period
(E)
Total of loans not listed above     
Total of all lines above$0$0$0$0$0
Totals will be automatically entered in... Item 24
Column (A)
Item 61Item 45 Item 69
with Explanation
Item 24
Column (B)
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 3 - SALE OF INVESTMENTS AND FIXED ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 530-838

Description (if land or buildings, give location)
(A)
Cost
(B)
Book Value
(C)
Gross Sales Price
(D)
Amount Received
(E)
Total of all lines above$0$0$0$0
Less Reinvestments 
(The total from Net Sales Line will be automatically entered in Item 43)Net Sales 
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 4 - PURCHASE OF INVESTMENTS AND FIXED ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 530-838

Description (if land or buildings, give location)
(A)
Cost
(B)
Book Value
(C)
Cash Paid
(D)
Total of all lines above$0$0$0
 Less Reinvestments 
(The total from Net Purchases Line will be automatically entered in Item 60.)Net Purchases 
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 5 - INVESTMENTS FILE NUMBER: 530-838

Description
(A)
Amount
(B)
Marketable Securities 
A. Total Cost
B. Total Book Value
C. List each marketable security which has a book value over $5,000 and exceeds 5% of Line B.  
Other Investments 
D. Total Cost
E. Total Book Value
F. List each other investment which has a book value over $5,000 and exceeds 5% of Line E.  Also, list each subsidiary for which separate reports are attached.  
G. Total of Lines B and E (Total will be automatically entered in Item 26, Column(B)) $0
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 6 - FIXED ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 530-838

Description
(A)
Cost or Other Basis
(B)
Total Depreciation or
Amount Expensed
(C)
Book Value
(D)
Value
(E)
A. Land (give location)$0 $0$0
B. Buildings (give location)$0$0$0$0
C. Automobiles and Other Vehicles$0$0$0$0
D. Office Furniture and Equipment$25,598$25,598$0$0
E. Other Fixed Assets$0$0$0$0
F. Totals of Lines A through E (Column(D) Total will be automatically entered in Item 27, Column(B)) $25,598$25,598$0$0
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 7 - OTHER ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 530-838

Description
(A)
Book Value
(B)
Total (Total will be automatically entered in Item 28, Column(B)) $3,101
PREPAID LIABILITY INSURANCE $3,101
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 8 - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AGING SCHEDULE FILE NUMBER: 530-838

Entity or Individual Name
(A)
Total Account
Payable
(B)
90-180 Days
Past Due
(C)
180+ Days Past
Due
(D)
Liquidated Account
Payable
(E)
Total for all itemized accounts payable$0$0$0$0
Total from all other accounts payable$19,641$0$0$0
Totals (Total for Column(B) will be automatically entered in Item 30, Column(D)) $19,641$0$0$0
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 9 - LOANS PAYABLE FILE NUMBER: 530-838

Source of Loans Payable at Any
Time During the Reporting Period
(A)
Loans Owed at
Start of Period
(B)
Loans Obtained
During Period
(C)
Repayment
During Period
Cash
(D)(1)
Repayment
During Period
Other Than Cash
(D)(2)
Loans Owed at
End of Period
(E)
Total Loans Payable$0$0$0$0$0
Totals will be automatically entered in... Item 31
Column (C)
Item 44Item 62 Item 69
with Explanation
Item 31
Column (D)
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 10 - OTHER LIABILITIES FILE NUMBER: 530-838

Description
(A)
Amount at End of Period
(B)
Total Other Liabilities (Total will be automatically entered in Item 33, Column(D)) $7,561
ACCRUED VACATION $7,303
COPE PAYABLE $258
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 11 - ALL OFFICERS AND DISBURSEMENTS TO OFFICERS FILE NUMBER: 530-838

(A)
Name
(B)
Title
(C)
Status
(D)
Gross Salary
Disbursements
(before any
deductions)
(E)
Allowances
Disbursed
(F)
Disbursements for Official Business
(G)
Other
Disbursements not reported in
(D) through (F)
(H)
TOTAL
A
B
C
EARL ,  JOHNNY  
PRESIDENT
N
$0$0
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
25 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
50 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
25 %
A
B
C
NIEMI ,  MEG  
VICE PRESIDENT
C
$0$0
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
25 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
50 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
25 %
A
B
C
UNGER ,  MELISSA  
SECRETARY/TREASURER
C
$0$0
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
25 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
50 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
25 %
A
B
C
HAGINS ,  FELISA  
STAFF MEMBER
C
$138,130$2,801$140,931
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
25 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
50 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
25 %
A
B
C
IBARRA ,  YASMIN  
DIRECTOR
C
$0$0
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
25 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
50 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
25 %
A
B
C
POWERS ,  MIKE  
PRESIDENT
P
$0$0
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
25 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
50 % Schedule 17
Contributions
Schedule 18
General Overhead
Schedule 19
Administration
25 %
Total Officer Disbursements$138,130$0$2,801$0$140,931
Less Deductions    $39,387
Net Disbursements    $101,544
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 12 - DISBURSEMENTS TO EMPLOYEES FILE NUMBER: 530-838

(A)
Name
(B)
Title
(C)
Other Payer
(D)
Gross Salary
Disbursements
(before any
deductions)
(E)
Allowances Disbursed
(F)
Disbursements for Official Business
(G)
Other Disbursements not reported in
(D) through (F)
(H)
TOTAL
A
B
C
GALLEGOS JR ,  ALBERTO  
POLITICAL ORGANIZER
NA
$124,536$5,100$1,606$131,242
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
50 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
50 % Schedule 17
Contributions
Schedule 18
General Overhead
Schedule 19
Administration
A
B
C
SWANSON ,  MATTHEW   A
POLITICAL ORGANIZER
NA
$112,921$5,100$1,416$119,437
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
50 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
50 % Schedule 17
Contributions
Schedule 18
General Overhead
Schedule 19
Administration
TOTALS RECEIVED BY EMPLOYEES MAKING $10,000 OR LESS$0
I Schedule 15
Representational Activities
Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
Schedule 17
Contributions
Schedule 18
General Overhead
Schedule 19
Administration
Total Employee Disbursements$237,457$10,200$3,022$0$250,679
Less Deductions    $70,618
Net Disbursements    $180,061
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 13 - MEMBERSHIP STATUS FILE NUMBER: 530-838

Category of Membership
(A)
Number
(B)
Voting Eligibility
(C)
Members (Total of all lines above) 0 
Agency Fee Payers*
Total Members/Fee Payers0 
*Agency Fee Payers are not considered members of the labor organization.
0No
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
DETAILED SUMMARY PAGE - SCHEDULES 14 THROUGH 19 FILE NUMBER: 530-838

SCHEDULE 14   OTHER RECEIPTS
1. Named Payer Itemized Receipts$343,945
2. Named Payer Non-itemized Receipts$0
3. All Other Receipts$8,164
4. Total Receipts$352,109
     
     
SCHEDULE 17   CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS & GRANTS
1. Named Payee Itemized Disbursements$0
2. Named Payee Non-itemized Disbursements$0
3. To Officers$0
4. To Employees$0
5. All Other Disbursements$0
6. Total Disbursements$0
SCHEDULE 15   REPRESENTATIONAL ACTIVITIES
1. Named Payee Itemized Disbursements$0
2. Named Payee Non-itemized Disbursements$0
3. To Officers$35,233
4. To Employees$125,340
5. All Other Disbursements$0
6. Total Disbursements$160,573
SCHEDULE 18   GENERAL OVERHEAD
1. Named Payee Itemized Disbursements$31,456
2. Named Payee Non-itemized Disbursements$13,895
3. To Officers$0
4. To Employees$0
5. All Other Disbursements$178
6. Total Disbursements$45,529
SCHEDULE 16   POLITICAL ACTIVITIES AND LOBBYING
1. Named Payee Itemized Disbursements$0
2. Named Payee Non-itemized Disbursements$0
3. To Officers$70,466
4. To Employees$125,340
5. All Other Disbursements$803
6. Total Disbursements$196,609
SCHEDULE 19   UNION ADMINISTRATION
1. Named Payee Itemized Disbursements$55,876
2. Named Payee Non-itemized Disbursements$0
3. To Officers$35,233
4. To Employees$0
5. All Other Disbursements$1,472
6. Total Disbursements$92,581
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 14 - OTHER RECEIPTS FILE NUMBER: 530-838

Name and Address
(A)
SEIU INTERNATIONAL

1800 MASSACHUSSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON
DC
20036
Type or Classification
(B)
INTERNATIONAL UNION
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer$224,997
Total Non-Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer 
Total of All Transactions with this Payee/Payer for This Schedule$224,997
SUBSIDY 07/24/2024$58,333
SUBSIDY07/26/2024$100,000
SUBSIDY08/02/2024$8,333
SUBSIDY 09/06/2024$8,333
SUBSIDY 10/05/2024$8,333
SUBSIDY 11/08/2024$8,333
SUBSIDY 12/06/2024$8,333
SUBSIDY 02/28/2025$16,666
SUBSIDY03/07/2025$8,333
Name and Address
(A)
SEIU LOCAL 503

3470 PIPEBEND PL NE STE 130
SALEM
OR
97301
Type or Classification
(B)
LABOR UNION
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer$118,948
Total Non-Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer 
Total of All Transactions with this Payee/Payer for This Schedule$118,948
POLITICAL ORGANIZER SUPPORT 04/28/2024$9,833
POLITICAL ORGANIZER SUPPORT 05/31/2024$9,833
POLITICAL ORGANIZER SUPPORT 06/30/2024$9,833
POLITICAL ORGANIZER SUPPORT 07/22/2024$9,833
POLITICAL ORGANIZER SUPPORT 09/30/2024$9,969
POLITICAL ORGANIZER SUPPORT 09/30/2024$9,833
POLITICAL ORGANIZER SUPPORT 11/25/2024$9,969
POLITICAL ORGANIZER SUPPORT 11/25/2024$9,969
POLITICAL ORGANIZER SUPPORT 03/31/2025$9,969
POLITICAL ORGANIZER SUPPORT 03/31/2025$9,969
POLITICAL ORGANIZER SUPPORT 03/31/2025$9,969
POLITICAL ORGANIZER SUPPORT 03/31/2025$9,969
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 15 - REPRESENTATIONAL ACTIVITIES FILE NUMBER: 530-838

There was no data found for this schedule.

SCHEDULE 16 - POLITICAL ACTIVITIES AND LOBBYING FILE NUMBER 530-838

There was no data found for this schedule.

SCHEDULE 17 - CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS & GRANTS FILE NUMBER: 530-838

There was no data found for this schedule.

SCHEDULE 18 - GENERAL OVERHEAD FILE NUMBER: 530-838

Name and Address
(A)
BELLOWS ASSOCIATES, PA

5401 N UNIV DR STE 201
CORAL SPRINGS
FL
33067
Type or Classification
(B)
CPA FIRM
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer$9,716
Total Non-Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer 
Total of All Transactions with this Payee/Payer for This Schedule$9,716
ACCOUNTING SERVICES 08/22/2024$9,716
Name and Address
(A)
BENNETT/PORTER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

12559 SW 69TH AVE
TIGARD
OR
97223
Type or Classification
(B)
SOFTWARE
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer 
Total Non-Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer$7,633
Total of All Transactions with this Payee/Payer for This Schedule$7,633
Name and Address
(A)
OUR OREGON

525 NE OREGON ST
PORTLAND
OR
97232
Type or Classification
(B)
DATA MANAGEMENT
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer$5,000
Total Non-Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer 
Total of All Transactions with this Payee/Payer for This Schedule$5,000
DATA MANAGEMENT 10/31/2024$5,000
Name and Address
(A)
SEIU LOCAL 503

3470 PIPEBEND PL NE STE 130
SALEM
OR
97301
Type or Classification
(B)
LABOR UNION
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer$5,438
Total Non-Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer$3,175
Total of All Transactions with this Payee/Payer for This Schedule$8,613
REIMBURSEMENTS08/24/2024$5,438
Name and Address
(A)
UNION INSURANCE GROUP

303 W ERIE ST # 310
CHICAGO
IL
60654
Type or Classification
(B)
INSURANCE
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer$11,302
Total Non-Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer$3,087
Total of All Transactions with this Payee/Payer for This Schedule$14,389
INSURANCE06/25/2024$5,651
INSURANCE07/19/2024$5,651
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 19 - UNION ADMINISTRATION FILE NUMBER: 530-838

Name and Address
(A)
SEIU LOCAL 49

3470 PIPEBEND PLACE NE
SALEM
OR
97301
Type or Classification
(B)
LABOR UNION
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer$55,876
Total Non-Itemized Transactions with this Payee/Payer 
Total of All Transactions with this Payee/Payer for This Schedule$55,876
REIMBURSEMENT 08/22/2024$55,876
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
SCHEDULE 20 - BENEFITS FILE NUMBER: 530-838

Description
(A)
To Whom Paid
(B)
Amount
(C)
Total of all lines above (Total will be automatically entered in Item 55.)$120,289
PENSION SEIU PENSION FUND $75,024
HEALTH/VISION/OTHER BENEFITSSEIU -LOCAL 503$45,265
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)
69. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUMMARY FILE NUMBER: 530-838


Statement A,

Cash Begin Total: BEGINNING BALANCE CHANGED DUE TO VOIDING OUTSTANDING CHECKS RECORDED IN PRIOR YEARS.

Schedule 1, Row1:

Schedule 1, Row1::
Form LM-2 (Revised 2010); (Tech. Rev. 2/2013)