SERVICE EMPLOYEES (SEIU)/AFL-CIO
AFL-CIO Sweeney Double-Dipped in Benova's Local
In addition to boss Gus Bevona's $ 1.5-million golden parachute, SEIU
Local 32B-32J has also paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to its ex-boss,
now the AFL-CIO's head, John J. Sweeney, according to an exclusive report
by Newsday. Sweeney left the local 1981, but he continued to draw
funds from the local until 1994. According to the U.S. Dep't of Labor,
Sweeney received $80,000 in 1989 & 93, $70,000 in 1990, 91 & 92,
and $10,000 in 1994. Then while campaigning for AFL-CIO president,
the funds conveniently ceased. The payments to Sweeney show how it is commonplace
for bosses to double-dip: collecting large sums from local and parent
union. [Newsday 2/4/99]
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