Join a Committee

Our committees collaboratively drive initiatives to strengthen labor unity, advocate for workers' rights, and advance the goals of the labor movement. If you are interested in joining a committee, email the Executive Secretary at bpearson@clevelandaflcio.org.

CIVIL, HUMAN AND WOMEN'S RIGHTS COMMITTEE

Hector Alvarado, Chair

The Civil, Human, and Women's Rights Committee is dedicated to advancing social, economic, and racial justice within our labor movement and across the broader community.

RETIREE COUNCIL

W. Dean Hudson, Program Director

The Cleveland AFL-CIO Retiree Council is an organization of retired union members dedicated to advocating for labor rights, supporting union activities, and engaging in community and political initiatives to benefit working families and retirees.

UNION VETERANS COUNCIL

Ed Gareau, Chapter Chair

The Union Veterans Council brings together workers who are veterans and speaks out on issues that affect them the most.

YOUNG WORKER ADVISORY COUNCIL

Brian Pearson, Program Director

The Young Worker Advisory Council empowers and engages young union members by fostering leadership development, promoting activism, and addressing issues important to the next generation of the labor movement.

AFFILIATION/CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

The Affiliation/Credentials Committee advises the Executive Board on affiliation matters and verifies the credentials of delegates.

COALITION BUILDING/MOBILIZATION COMMITTEE

The Coalition Building/Mobilizing Committee builds relationships with supporters of working families and organizes member participation in key events.

COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE)

The Committee on Political Education (COPE) develops political education programs, including voter registration, candidate recruitment, and issue education. 

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

The Community Services Committee implements AFL-CIO’s key community service programs with the United Labor Agency Board’s support. 

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

The Legislative Committee tracks and reports on national, state, and local legislation affecting workers and prepares information for other committees. 

ORGANIZING SUPPORT COMMITTEE

The Organizing Support Committee works with the OHIO AFL-CIO and local federations to support organizing campaigns and advocate for workers' rights to organize. 

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Strategic Planning Committee creates and coordinates the Central Body's work plan and budget, aligning with AFL-CIO priorities.