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Communications Workers of America (CWA)

MICHAEL SOMERS, PRESIDENT

Salary Breakdown (2019)

  • Gross Salary: $35,101
  • Allowances: $0
  • Official Business: $6,748
  • Other Compensation: $0

Salary History

Year TitleGross SalaryTotal Compensation
2019PRESIDENT$35,101$41,849
2018PRESIDENT$71,550$84,991
2017PRESIDENT$55,754$69,975
2016PRESIDENT$55,691$77,454
2015PRESIDENT$51,516$61,555
2014DISTRICT 1 VICE PRESIDENT$8,666$9,300
2013DISTRICT 1 VICE PRESIDENT$10,959$12,949
2012DISTRICT 1 VICE PRESIDENT$14,722$16,937
2011DIST 1 VP$14,945$17,083
2010DIST 1 VP$14,247$16,701
2009DIST 1 VP$10,400$11,894

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.