The AFL-CIO Executive Council is comprised of the two top officers and 55 vice presidents. These democratically elected officials represent the 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO and are responsible for guiding the work of the federation.
The responsibilities of all officers of the AFL-CIO are set out in our constitution.
![AFL-CIO's Executive Council in July 2023](/sites/default/files/2023-07/ec_07192023_strike_group_photograph_04_1.jpg)
AFL-CIO's Executive Council in July 2023