The Rhode Island AFLâÂÂCIO is the statewide affiliate of the AFLâÂÂCIO in Rhode Island, United States. Its members include about 250 state and local affiliates of other unions affiliated with the AFLâÂÂCIO, representing about 80,000 workers.
The Rhode Island AFLâÂÂCIO 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 AFLâÂÂCIO is particularly concerned with ensuring that the AFLâÂÂCIO'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.
Frank Montanaro was president for 19 years, retiring in 2009. He was succeeded by George Nee.