Why did the AFL-CIO expel the Teamsters Union in 1957?

The teamsters were expelled from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations in 1957, after their leadership, long beset by charges of corruption, had refused to appear before an ethics committee of the federation.

What unions are affiliated with AFL-CIO?

Currently affiliated unions

Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)
Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA)
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM)
American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA)

What is the largest labor union in the United States?

The AFL-CIO

How much money does the AFL-CIO have?

The other 5 organizations also operate out of a DC based office but at a different street address. Revenue has been declining over the past 5 years. In 2013, total revenue was $158 million. By 2017, revenue was down to $140 million and by 2018, total revenue was $119 million.

Who is the highest paid union leader?

Leaders, Employees, and Salaries

Name	Title	Gross Salary
RICHARD TRUMKA	PRESIDENT	$272,250
TEFERE GEBRE	EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	$238,975
ELIZABETH SHULER	SECRETARY-TREASURER	$238,975
RICHARD BARCHIESI	SPECIAL ASST TO PRESIDENT	$170,239

What pays the most in construction?

Top paying construction jobs

Elevator installers and repairers ($84,990)
Boilermaker ($63,100)
Construction and building inspector ($60,710)
Electrician ($56,180)
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($55,160)
Ironworkers ($53,650)
Sheet metal workers ($50,400)
Carpenters ($48,330)

What is the highest paid blue collar job?

10 highest-paying blue-collar jobs

Construction and building inspector.
Boilermaker.
Radio and telecommunications equipment installer.
Locomotive engineer.
Gas plant operator.
Elevator installers and repairer.
Powerhouse, substation and relay repairer.
Power plant operators, distributors and dispatcher.