AFL-CIO
Basic Information
Locals and Other Affiliated Organizations
| Union | Unit Name/Location | Members |
|---|---|---|
| AFL-CIO | Southern Nevada Central Labor / Henderson, NV | 57,648 |
| AFL-CIO | Fargo-moorhead Central Labor / Fargo, ND | 3,302 |
| AFL-CIO Council | Montgomery Central Labor / Opelika, AL | 2,276 |
| AFL-CIO Directly Affiliated Local Union 461 | Macon, GA | 377 |
| AFL-CIO Local Joint Executive Board | Brewery Workers / Allison Park, PA | 277 |
| AFL-CIO Directly Affiliated Local Union 221 | Cereal Workers / Mechanicsburg, PA | 250 |
| AFL-CIO Local 9562 | Pittsburgh, PA | 236 |
| AFL-CIO Local 397 | Museum And Art/cultural Workers / Philadelphia, PA | 188 |
| AFL-CIO | Columbia Basin Irrigation Council / Richland, WA | 119 |
| AFL-CIO Joint Council | Wabash Valley Central Labor / Terre Haute, IN | 22 |
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Year Covered: 2022 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
Financial Information
Basic Financials
| Total Assets | $125,463,613 |
| Total Liabilities | $60,533,428 |
| Total Income | $144,614,776 |
| Total Spent | $144,355,342 |
Total Assets Trend
Assets (Change from previous report)
| Cash | $21,216,217 (+1.2%) |
| Accounts Receivable | $14,930,936 (+13.1%) |
| Investments | $56,472,262 (+6.9%) |
| Fixed Assets | $19,387,773 (+6.9%) |
| Treasury Securities | $11,099,660 (+20.6%) |
| Other Assets | $880,610 (+390.5%) |
| Loans Receivable | $1,476,155 (-4.4%) |
Liabilities
| Loans Payable | $0 |
| Accounts Payable | $6,053,520 |
| Other Liabilities | $15,725,443 |
| Mortgages | $38,754,465 |
Income
| Dues | $71,079,123 |
| Per Person Tax | $0 |
| Investments | $91,850 |
| Supplies | $0 |
| Loan Repayment | $68,278 |
| Interest | $1,323,564 |
| Dividends | $599,349 |
| Rents | $2,016,448 |
| Fees and Fines | $0 |
| Loans Obtained | $0 |
| Other Receipts | $28,966,786 |
| Affiliates | $40,258,655 |
| Members | $210,723 |
| Reinvestments | $4,610,509 |
| All Others | $80,008 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2022 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
Spending
Spending Overview
Spending Breakdown
| Representational | $16,255,762 (11.26%) |
| Political Activities and Lobbying | $23,248,373 (16.10%) |
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | $2,391,264 (1.66%) |
| General Overhead | $17,104,121 (11.85%) |
| Union Administration | $8,213,491 (5.69%) |
| Strike Benefits | $0 (0.00%) |
| To Union Officers | $456,424 (0.32%) |
| To Union Employees | $16,241,752 (11.25%) |
| Education | $0 (0.00%) |
| Fees | $0 (0.00%) |
Search All Spending
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2022 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
Membership
Membership Trend
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 13,140,393 |
| 2003 | 13,198,357 |
| 2004 | 13,031,914 |
| 2005 | 13,705,284 |
| 2006 | 9,875,234 |
| 2007 | 10,028,904 |
| 2008 | 11,013,317 |
| 2009 | 11,357,015 |
| 2010 | 11,717,230 |
| 2011 | 11,601,104 |
| 2012 | 11,525,023 |
| 2013 | 11,615,520 |
| 2014 | 12,741,859 |
| 2015 | 12,475,220 |
| 2016 | 12,529,579 |
| 2017 | 12,502,587 |
| 2018 | 12,442,321 |
| 2019 | 12,441,501 |
| 2020 | 12,091,331 |
| 2021 | 12,033,779 |
| 2022 | 12,471,480 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2022 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
Leaders & Salaries
Top Ten Highest Paid Leaders
| Name | Title | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH SHULER | PRESIDENT | $297,517 |
| CHRISTYNE NEFF | CHIEF OF STAFF | $194,550 |
| TEFERE GEBRE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | $190,693 |
| HAROLD BECKER | GENERAL COUNSEL | $187,346 |
| RAMON BECERRA | DIR OF MOBILIZATION | $181,000 |
| AMANDA BALLANTYNE | DIR OF TECH INSTITUTE | $180,784 |
| ISAAC GOBERN | ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT | $177,214 |
| DAMON SILVERS | SR STRAT ADVISORY TO PRES | $169,584 |
| WILLIAM SAMUEL | DIR ADVOCACY | $167,987 |
| MATTHEW GINSBURG | ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL | $166,261 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2022 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
Political Spending
Federal Election Donations, by Party
Political Action Committees
527 Spending
A union's 527 committee makes contributions to political candidates and other organizations for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an election. Unlike Political Action Committees, which are strictly regulated by the Federal Election Commission, 527s are regulated by the IRS. These committees are often considered a form of "soft money."
| 527 Committee | Total Spent |
|---|---|
| AFL-CIO | $32,069,929 |
| AFL-CIO Bldg/Construction Trades Dept | $1,275,772 |
| California Labor Federation AFL-CIO | $1,055,244 |
| Metropolitan Baltimore Council AFL-CIO | $346,573 |
| Missouri AFL-CIO | $321,710 |
| Quad City Federation of Labor | $285,502 |
| Nevada AFL-CIO | $109,700 |
| Ohio AFL-CIO | $109,470 |
| Georgia AFL-CIO | $87,361 |
| Florida AFL-CIO | $77,000 |
| AFL-CIO | $60,032 |
| New Mexico AFL-CIO | $51,350 |
| Florida AFL-CIO | $28,292 |
| Ohio AFL-CIO | $10,000 |
| AFL-CIO Target 5000 State & Local Fund | $9,882 |
| Texas State Bldg & Construction Trades | $6,000 |
| New Mexico St Bldg & Construction Trades | $5,425 |
Source: Internal Revenue Service by way of the Center for Responsive Politics
Last Updated: November 15th, 2016
Lobbying
Federal Lobbying
Lobbying Expenditures Trend
Lobbying Groups
| Client | Total Spent Lobbying |
|---|---|
| AFL-CIO | $61,976,585 |
| AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Dept | $22,404,310 |
| AFL-CIO Bldg/Construction Trades Dept | $17,968,000 |
| AFL-CIO Professional Employees Dept | $1,120,000 |
| AFL-CIO Maritime Cmte | $940,000 |
| AFL-CIO Union Label & Service Dept | $420,020 |
| AFL-CIO Building & Const Trades | $90,000 |
| AFL-CIO Public Employee Dept | $40,000 |
| AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust | $40,000 |
| AFL-CIO Industrial Union Dept | $0 |
| AFL-CIO Bldg/Const Trade Cncl/Greater NY | $0 |
| AFL-CIO Working for America Institute | $0 |
Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Last Updated: November 15th, 2016
Crime, Corruption & Racketeering
The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) conducts investigations to determine if violations of the Labor-Management Relations and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) provisions have occurred.
Investigations are initiated based on various sources such as complaints from union members; information developed by OLMS as a result of reviewing reports filed; information developed during an OLMS audit of a union’s books and records; and information obtained from other government agencies. Investigations may involve civil matters (such as an election of union officers) or criminal matters (such as embezzlement of union funds).
Corruption and Embezzlement Charges
| Type of Criminal Activity | Number of Incidents |
|---|---|
| criminal charges | 4 |
| embezzlement charges | 1 |
| Guilty Pleas | 3 |
| Indictments | 3 |
| Officials Sentenced | 2 |
Some incidents may be accounted for in multiple categories.
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Last Updated: April 8th, 2021
Financial Audits
The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) has responsibility under the Labor-Management Relations and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) to conduct audits to determine if unions are complying with the law.
OLMS uses a streamlined audit approach called the Compliance Audit Program (CAP) to audit local unions which utilizes specialized records review and investigative techniques to verify LMRDA compliance.
| Local | Date | View Audit |
|---|---|---|
| AFLCIO Local ICAP | September 28, 2006 | Full Audit Text |
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Last Updated: November 15th, 2016
Recent Strikes
| Employer/Location | Union | Days on Strike | Employees on Strike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman Medical Center Kansas City, MO | AFLCIO Local | 30 | |
| RockTenn Company LLC Stevenson, AL | AFLCIO Local | 321 |
Recent Contract Negotiations
| Industry | Contracts |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Not Applicable | 1 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |