Our Central Labor Council is
a coalition of unions. It is the official organization of the National
AFL-CIO in South Central Iowa. South Central Iowa Federation of Labor
represents 15 counties in South Central Iowa.
The goals of South Central Iowa Federation of Labor,
AFL-CIO are social and economic justice. Achievement of these goals is
made possible through the collective strength of our affiliates. By
combining the talent, energy, activism and sense of justice of all of
our affiliates, the Central Labor Council seeks to promote legislation
that will enable the government to be responsive to the needs of working
people and their families. The Central Labor Council seeks to:
· secure legislation which will protect and promote collective
bargaining, the rights of workers, farmers and consumers and the
security and welfare of all the people;
· help workers and local unions to secure improved wages, hours and
working conditions;
· promote and encourage all unorganized workers to join unions;
· promote the sale and use of union-made goods and union services
through the use of the Union Label;
· promote the Labor Press and carry on a sound and responsible public
relations program;
· encourage workers to register and vote, to exercise their full rights
and responsibilities of citizenship and to perform their rightful role
in the political life of their local, state and national communities.
· unify and coordinate the efforts of AFL-CIO unions and serve as a
representative on issues that affect our members as workers and as
citizens.
President, Mark Cooper GCC/IBT
Vice President, Don Brown CWA
Secretary, Lynn Bedford AFSCME
Treasurer, Tim Linn USW