Executive Council Statement
Process and Criteria Governing Issuance of AFL-CIO Charters to Independent Organizations
… Boston, MA I. Background The need for unity has never been greater. The entry of union-busters to the White House, combined with their influence in Congress and many states, creates a clear and present danger to the rights of our members and our organizations. We are committed to reinforcing the AFL-CIO as the most powerful and … a national base. 3. Reasons for Desiring Affiliation. Independent Organizations showing a genuine desire and intent to work cooperatively with and actively participate in the labor movement in pursuit of the labor movement’s shared goals, such …