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Communications Workers of America (CWA)

DON DAWSON, PRESIDENT

Salary Breakdown (2022)

  • Gross Salary: $36,832
  • Allowances: $0
  • Official Business: $0
  • Other Compensation: $1,158

Salary History

Year TitleGross SalaryTotal Compensation
2022PRESIDENT$36,832$37,990
2021PRESIDENT$32,033$34,142
2020PRESIDENT$30,392$39,926
2019PRES$23,702$24,847
2018PRES$33,702$36,198
2017PRES$33,574$33,684
2016PRES$34,442$38,909
2015PRES$30,059$34,369
2014PRES$29,582$36,497
2013PRES$31,131$39,617
2012PRES$27,442$29,575
2011PRES$25,255$28,963
2010PRES$14,349$15,312
2009VICE PRESIDENT$3,461$3,958
2008VICE PRES.$11,617$11,880
2007VP$20,172$20,206
2006VP$9,656$9,774

Source: LM forms filed with the Office of Labor-Management Standards. This information is a public record, which can also be found on the Department of Labor's website: www.UnionReports.gov.