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Communications Workers of America (CWA)

DAVID PATTON, PRESIDENT

Salary Breakdown (2022)

  • Gross Salary: $20,618
  • Allowances: $0
  • Official Business: $0
  • Other Compensation: $5,400

Salary History

Year TitleGross SalaryTotal Compensation
2022PRESIDENT$20,618$26,018
2021PRESIDENT$19,136$24,186
2020PRESIDENT$20,477$25,277
2019PRESIDENT$33,541$38,341
2017PRESIDENT$48,312$53,112
2016PRESIDENT$44,000$48,800
2015PRESIDENT$46,202$51,002
2014PRESIDENT$48,639$53,439
2013PRESIDENT$46,204$51,004
2012PRESIDENT$41,648$46,448
2011PRESIDENT$39,244$44,044
2010LOCAL PRESIDENT$33,528$38,328
2009LOCAL PRESIDENT$27,953$32,753
2008VICE PRESIDENT$37,425$42,225
2007VICE PRESIDENT$37,901$42,026

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.