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Rhode Island AFL-CIO |
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| Members | 250 locals, 80,000 workers |
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| Country | United States |
| Head union | Frank J. Montanaro, president |
| Affiliation | AFL-CIO |
| Office location | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Website | www.riafl-cio.org |
The Rhode Island AFL-CIO is the statewide affiliate of the AFL-CIO in Rhode Island. Its members include about 250 state and local affiliates of other
The Rhode Island AFL-CIO engages in legislative activity, labor advocacy, and political lobbying and election work. It also coordinates the mobilization of workers on an as-needed basis for rallies, political work, contract campaigns and organizing. The Rhode Island AFL-CIO is particularly concerned with ensuring that the AFL-CIO's voice is heard when it comes to economic development in the state.
The federation is governed by a 93-member executive board. However, a 12-member executive committee of the executive board makes most of the decisions for the organization.
In 2007, its president was Frank Montanaro.
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