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Communications Workers of America (CWA)

THOMAS BATES, PRESIDENT

Salary Breakdown (2017)

  • Gross Salary: $20,070
  • Allowances: $0
  • Official Business: $2,324
  • Other Compensation: $0

Salary History

Year TitleGross SalaryTotal Compensation
2017PRESIDENT$20,070$22,394
2016PRESIDENT$41,668$50,807
2015PRESIDENT$30,660$31,462
2014PRESIDENT$72,395$81,603
2013PRESIDENT$55,000$62,361
2012PRESIDENT$55,000$64,286
2011PRESIDENT$60,000$62,064
2010PRESIDENT$48,683$54,421
2009EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$28,562$31,100
2008EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$27,047$27,052
2007EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$36,132$36,132
2006EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$21,300$22,048

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.