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AFL-CIO Structure
AFL-CIO Structure
The National AFL-CIO is governed by a bi-annual convention and a 34-member Executive Council. The National AFL-CIO sets policy on national and international issues. Its affiliates are national and international unions.
The State AFL-CIO, the California Labor Federation, determines policy on statewide issues, and provides the leadership for the state's labor movement. Its affiliates are local unions and central labor councils.
The Central Labor Council, chartered by the National AFL-CIO, determines policy on local issues, as well as working closely with the State and National AFL-CIO to carry out federation priorities. Its affiliates are local unions and district councils.
