TY 2015 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 06-01-2015 , and ending 05-31-2016

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
AFL-CIO CLC

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
501 3RD STREET NW

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20001

D Employer identification number

53-0246709

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 600,314,945

F Name and address of principal officer:
SARA STEFFENS
501 3RD STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 5 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.CWA-UNION.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1949

M State of legal domicile: DC

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: EXEMPT LABOR ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(5).
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	21
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	5
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	834
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	0
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	1,666,640
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	1,427,614

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	105,525	29,556
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	128,487,484	118,832,288
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	17,985,590	36,309,890
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	7,996,449	9,658,363
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	154,575,048	164,830,097
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	5,821,624	2,873,161
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	404	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	64,143,388	64,967,589
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	68,308,015	110,482,191
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	138,273,431	178,322,941
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	16,301,617	-13,492,844
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	638,600,747	555,202,463
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	323,461,307	264,842,730
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	315,139,440	290,359,733

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILS.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	TO ORGANIZE WORKERS FOR THE ECONOMIC, MORAL, AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR CONDITION AND STATUS. TO ASSIST WORKERS BY PROVIDING ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE DUE TO STRIKES AND DEATHS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

.............

Yes

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

.................

Yes

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

..................

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

.............

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

..............

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

...................

11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

.......

11b

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

.......

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

............

11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

.................

12a

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Yes

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment

14b

Yes

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV..... Click to see attachment

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........ Click to see attachment

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1......................... Click to see attachment

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI Click to see attachment

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

424

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

834

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

Yes

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

UK , GM
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Yes

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

Yes

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Yes

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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SARA STEFFENS SECRETARY-TREAS501 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20001 (202) 434-1100

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) MARTIN O'HANLON...................................................................... DIR. CWA/SCA CANADA	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(2) CAROLYN WADE...................................................................... AT LARGE DIVERSITY	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(3) FRANK ARCE...................................................................... AT LARGE DIVERSITY	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(4) ANITRA SESSION...................................................................... AT LARGE DIVERSITY	1.00 .................	X		846	0	0
(5) VERA MIKELL...................................................................... AT LARGE DIVERSITY	1.00 .................	X		2,783	0	0
(6) LAWRENCE A COHEN...................................................................... PRESIDENT THROUGH 6/8/15	40.00 .................		X	121,961	0	8,531
(7) ANNIE L HILL...................................................................... SECRETARY - TREASURER THROUGH 6/8/15	40.00 .................		X	118,674	0	9,463
(8) JUDITH R DENNIS...................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT - THROUGH 8/8/15	40.00 .................		X	107,291	0	8,978
(9) CLAUDE CUMMINGS JR...................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT	40.00 .................		X	156,194	0	4,500
(10) JAMES C JOYCE...................................................................... NABET PRESIDENT - THROUGH 6/13/15	40.00 .................		X	77,143	0	6,895
(11) BERNARD J LUNZER...................................................................... TNG-CWA PRESIDENT	40.00 .................		X	158,595	0	20,380
(12) BROOKS W SUNKETT...................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT - PUBLICE, HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATIO	40.00 .................		X	153,779	0	20,380
(13) CHRISTOPHER M SHELTON...................................................................... PRESIDENT	40.00 .................		X	178,846	0	20,380
(14) EDWARD F MOONEY...................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT	40.00 .................		X	153,471	0	15,880
(15) JAMES D CLARK...................................................................... IUE-CWA DIVISION PRES.	40.00 .................		X	158,161	0	20,380
(16) MARY L TAYLOR...................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT - FORMER	40.00 .................		X	92,155	0	9,353
(17) LINDA L HINTON...................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT	40.00 .................		X	154,622	0	13,598

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) LAURA REYNOLDS........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT - THROUGH 12/26/15	40.00 .......................	X		134,999	0	20,380
(19) BILL BATES........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT - TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGIES	40.00 .......................	X		108,566	0	9,353
(20) SARA NELSON........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT - AFA	40.00 .......................	X		139,127	0	20,380
(21) DAN WASSER........................................................................ EXECUTIVE OFFICER - PPMWS	40.00 .......................	X		125,136	0	20,380
(22) SARA STEFFENS........................................................................ SECRETARY - TREASURER	40.00 .......................	X		153,539	0	15,880
(23) DENNIS TRAINOR........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT	40.00 .......................	X		144,375	0	20,380
(24) RICHARD HONEYCUTT........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT	40.00 .......................	X		88,267	0	7,940
(25) BRENDA ROBERTS........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT	40.00 .......................	X		142,906	0	20,380
(26) TOM RUNNION........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT	40.00 .......................	X		131,488	0	15,880
(27) LISA BOLTON........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT - TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGIES	40.00 .......................	X		87,545	0	9,577
(28) CHARLES BRAICO........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT - NABET	40.00 .......................	X		88,250	0	5,807
(29) GUERINO J CALEMINE III........................................................................ GENERAL COUNSEL	40.00 .......................		X	166,815	0	20,380
(30) CLARE BURT........................................................................ AFA-CWA MANAGER COLLECTIVE BARG.	40.00 .......................		X	194,979	0	5,714
(31) DARLENE DOBBS........................................................................ AFA MGR OF COM & RESEARCH	40.00 .......................		X	169,648	0	5,430
(32) PETER E MITCHELL........................................................................ MANAGING GENERAL COUNSEL	40.00 .......................		X	235,141	0	7,382
(33) MARY JO REILLY........................................................................ SENIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALLIANCE	40.00 .......................		X	154,385	0	13,598

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	3,899,687	0	377,559

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

207

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
BERLIN ROSEN LTD TOTAL 15 MAIDEN LANE SUITE 1600 NEW YORK,NY10038	LEGAL	3,681,839
STEVEN WEISSMAN ONE EXECUTIVE DR SUITE 200 SOMERSET,NJ08873	LEGAL	1,383,000
KELLY PRESS 1701 CABIN BRANCH DRIVE CHEVERLY,MD20785	PRINTER	822,829
AUTOMOTIVE RENTAL INC TOTAL 9000 MID-ATLANTIC DRIVE MT LAUREL,NJ08054	CAR RENTAL	696,561
DAVID VAN OS & ASSOCIATES PC TOTAL 8626 TESORO DR SUITE 510 SAN ANTONIO,TX78217	LEGAL	559,243
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 100

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	29,556

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		29,556

			Business Code
2a	MEMBERSHIP DUES	900099	118,832,288	118,832,288
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			118,832,288

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			4,389,803		717,616	3,672,187
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			1,535,790			1,535,790
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		9,768,127
b	Less: rental expenses		5,005,438
c	Rental income or (loss)		4,762,689
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			4,762,689		949,024	3,813,665
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		462,399,497
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		430,479,410
c	Gain or (loss)		31,920,087
d	Net gain or (loss).....			31,920,087			31,920,087
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	MISC. RECEIPTS		900099	3,359,884	3,359,884
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			3,359,884
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			164,830,097	122,192,172	1,666,640	40,941,729

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	2,873,161
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	3,143,746
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	36,029,420
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	3,587,302
9	Other employee benefits .......	19,451,428
10	Payroll taxes ...........	2,755,693
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	5,383,449
c	Accounting ...........
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	123,582
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	1,889,417
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	3,321,798
14	Information technology ......	698,015
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	6,519,922
17	Travel ............	6,333,155
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	1,076,203
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......	34,859,172
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	1,407,944
23	Insurance ...	9,871
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	STRATEGIC INDUSTRY FUND	17,854,932
b	AFA MEC ADMIN	9,706,173
c	GROWTH FUND	8,345,801
d	OTHER EXPENSES	7,269,903
e	All other expenses	5,682,854
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	178,322,941
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			18,484,603	1	9,985,968
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			8,560,904	2	11,015,773
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			18,322,942	4	11,427,525
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....			11,512,464	7	11,040,652
8	Inventories for sale or use ........				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......				9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	74,569,661
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	37,168,282	38,373,991	10c	37,401,379
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			167,723,357	11	143,180,831
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			374,156,458	12	303,830,491
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			1,466,028	15	27,319,844
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			638,600,747	16	555,202,463

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	16,137,046	17	13,319,347
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	40,418,339	23	0
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	266,905,922	25	251,523,383
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	323,461,307	26	264,842,730

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	315,139,440	27	290,359,733
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........		28
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	315,139,440	33	290,359,733
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	638,600,747	34	555,202,463

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

164,830,097

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

178,322,941

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

-13,492,844

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

315,139,440

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

-33,016,487

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

21,729,624

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

290,359,733

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet

Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet

Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
AFL-CIO CLC

Employer identification number

53-0246709

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.

Political expenditures ...................................................................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... SchCMd Bullet

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
(1) CWA - COPE	501 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20001	52-0246709		87,399
(2) CWA WORKING VOICES	501 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20001	27-3350868	1,299,775
(3) CWA DISTRICT 1 PAC	80 PINE STREET 37TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10005	13-4128960	180,000
(4) SMCLC COPE	1153 CHESS DRIVE SUITE 200 FOSTER CITY,CA94404	91-2084124	1,575
(5) DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA	PO BOX 1717 BURLINGTON,VT05402	03-0372047	30,000
(6) HONEST ELECTIONS SEATTLE INITATIVE	PO BOX 20664 SEATTLE,WA98112	47-3618741	25,000

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50084S

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2012	(b) 2013	(c) 2014	(d) 2015	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Yes

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I-A, LINE 1:	THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTED POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE LOCALS AND FROM MEMBERS'S PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS. THESE FUNDS WERE PROMPTLY TRANSFERRED TO THE SEPARATE POLITICAL ORGANIZATION.

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SCHEDULE D
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
AFL-CIO CLC

Employer identification number

53-0246709

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

			(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts

1	Total number at end of year ....
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land ...	12,109,434		12,109,434
b	Buildings	49,589,668	25,780,499	23,809,169
c	Leasehold improvements	1,916,297	1,009,859	906,438
d	Equipment ...	10,659,884	10,164,165	495,719
e	Other ...	294,378	213,759	80,619
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				37,401,379

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b)Book value	(c)Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
(3)Other (A) INSURANCE COMPANY CONTRACTS	822,826	F
(B) PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS	95,615,008	F
(C) HEDGE FUND	42,738,867	F
(D) 103-12 INVESTMENTS	98,005,845	F
(E) COMMON COLLECTIVE TRUSTS	66,647,945	F
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	303,830,491

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
ACCRUED POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT COST	169,895,017
STRIKE FUNDS	964,676
SEVERANCE PAYABLE	86,786
ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY	78,944,947
INTEREST RATE SWAP LIABILITY	1,631,957
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	251,523,383
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	136,819,048
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-33,016,487
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-33,016,487
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	169,835,535
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-5,005,438
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	-5,005,438
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	164,830,097

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	183,328,379
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	5,005,438
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	5,005,438
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	178,322,941
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	178,322,941

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART X, LINE 2:	CWA IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(5) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. CWA IS ALSO EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 47 OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CODE. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR INCOME TAXES. CWA'S FORMS 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, AND FORM 990-T, EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN, FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2013 THROUGH 2015 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED. CWA FOLLOWS THE PROVISIONS OF U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES REGARDING ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THE PROVISIONS PRESCRIBE A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN THAT ARE NOT CERTAIN TO BE REALIZED. THIS HAD NO IMPACT ON CWA'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	BUILDING OPERATIONS -5,005,438.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	BUILDING OPERATIONS 5,005,438.

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right pointing arrow large image

Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image

See separate instructions. Right pointing arrow large image

Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
AFL-CIO CLC

Employer identification number

53-0246709

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and

other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used

to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(b) Number of offices in the region	(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region	(d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region)	(e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of service(s) in region	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in region
	EUROPE	2		PROGRAM SERVICES	REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS TO REGIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS.	40,346
















3a	Sub-total .....	2	0			40,346
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0			0
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	2	0			40,346

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

1 (a) Name of organization		(b) IRS code section and EIN (if applicable)	(a)(c) Region	(b)(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement	(g) Amount of non-cash assistance	(h) Description of non-cash assistance	(i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance		(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement	(f) Amount of non-cash assistance	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

ReturnReference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 3:	BANK FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS TO REGIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS. EXPENDITURES WERE ACCOUNTED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S CASH DISBURSEMENT PROCESS.

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
AFL-CIO CLC

Employer identification number
53-0246709

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1) 4 PETES SAKE ALS FOUNDATION 1020 CROMWELL BRIDGE RD TOWSON,MD21286	04-3462719	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) ACCE INSTITUTE 3655 S GRAND AVENUE 250 LOS ANGELES,CA90007	27-1487442	501(C)(3)	30,240	GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) AFL-CIO SECRETARY-TREASURER 815 16TH STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20006	53-0228172	501(C)(5)	15,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE 11 DUPONT CIRCLE NW 2ND FLOOR WASHINGTON,DC20036	52-1009973	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) AMERICA VOTES 1155 CONNECTICUT AVE NW SUITE 600 WASHINGTON,DC20036	26-4568349	501(C)(4)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) AMERICAN JOBS ALLIANCE PO BOX 1665 CHESAPEAKE,VA23327	27-4445379	501(C)(4)	148,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) APRI 815 16TH STREET NW 4TH FLOOR WASHINGTON,DC20006	13-2548181	501(C)(4)	27,850	GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) CASA IN ACTION 8151 15TH AVENUE HYATTSVILLE,MD20783	27-2145405	501(C)(4)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(9) CBTU PO BOX 66268 WASHINGTON,DC20035	52-1128179	501(C)(5)	30,475	GENERAL SUPPORT
(10) CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE ACTION 1536 U STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20009	27-0061100	501(C)(4)	43,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(11) CENTER FOR POPULAR DEMOCRACY INC 449 TROUTMAN STREET NO A BROOKLYN,NY11237	45-3813436	501(C)(3)	20,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(12) CENTRAL FLORIDA JOBS WITH JUSTICE 231 EAST COLONIAL DRIVE ORLANDO,FL32801	20-1449852	501(C)(3)	30,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(13) CITIZENS FOR TAX JUSTICE 1616 P STREET NW SUITE 200 WASHINGTON,DC20036	52-1156415	501(C)(4)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(14) CLUW 815 16TH ST NW 2ND FLOOR SOUTH WASHINGTON,DC20006	23-7451023	501(C)(5)	5,600	GENERAL SUPPORT
(15) COALITION TO STOP FAST TRACK 815 16TH ST NW WASHINGTON,DC20006	47-2965424		50,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(16) CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION 1720 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW WASHINGTON,DC20036	52-1160561	501(C)(3)	7,500	GENERAL SUPPORT
(17) CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE INC 1128 16TH STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20036	52-1114225	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(18) CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES FOUNDATION INC 119 WEST 31ST STREET NEW YORK,NY10001	45-2579691	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(19) DEMOS 220 5TH AVENUE 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10001	13-4105066	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(20) FAIR ELECTIONS LEGAL NETWORK 1825 K STREET NW SUITE 450 WASHINGTON,DC20006	20-5087102	501(C)(3)	25,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(21) FAITH IN FLORIDA 406 EAST AMELIA STREET ORLANDO,FL32803	59-3151613		7,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(22) THE EDWIN D HILL CHARITABLE TRUST 401 SECOND STREET BEAVER,PA15009	47-3427588	501(C)(3)	5,600	GENERAL SUPPORT
(23) IL AFL-CIO REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION FUND 534 SOUTH SECOND ST 200 SPRINGFIELD,IL62701	37-1280824	501(C)(4)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(24) INDIANA STATE AFL-CIO EDUCATION FUND 1701 W 18TH STREET INDIANAPOLIS,IN46202	35-1828936	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(25) INNOVATION OHIO 35 E GAY STREET SUITE 403 COLUMBUS,OH43215	27-4562105	501(C)(3)	15,000	PROGRAM SUPPORT
(26) INTERFAITH CENTER FOR WORKER JUSTICE OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY 3758 30TH STREET SAN DIEGO,CA92104	26-3605873	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(27) INTERNATIONAL LABOR RIGHTS FORUM 1634 I STREET NW NO 1001 WASHINGTON,DC20006	52-1497461	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(28) IOWA FEDERATION OF LABOR AFL-CIO 2000 WALKER STREET SUITE A DES MOINES,IA50317	42-0781361	501(C)(5)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(29) JOBS WITH JUSTICE 1616 P STREET NW SUITE 150 WASHINGTON,DC20036	52-1865575	501(C)(3)	115,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(30) JOBS WITH JUSTICE EDUCATION FUND 1616 P STREET NW SUITE 150 WASHINGTON,DC20036	52-1865575	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(31) LABOR COUNCIL FOR LATIN AMERICAN ADVANCEMENT 815 16TH STREET NW 3RD FLOOR WASHINGTON,DC20006	52-1002007	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(32) MAINERS FOR ACCOUNTABLE ELECTIONS PO BOX 4572 PORTLAND,ME04112	47-3535345	501(C)(4)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(33) CENTER FOR LABOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC 3353 WASHINGTON STREET BOSTON,MA02130	22-2604923	501(C)(3)	45,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(34) MICHIGAN AFL-CIO 419 WASHINGTON SQUARE SOUTH LANSING,MI48933	38-0830700	501(C)(5)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(35) MISSOURI JOBS WITH JUSTICE 2725 CLIFTON AVENUE ST LOUIS,MO63139	43-1864844	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(36) MOVEONORG CIVIC ACTION 1442 WALNUT ST 358 BERKELEY,CA94709	06-1553389	501(C)(4)	50,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(37) NAACP 4805 MOUNT HOPE DRIVE BALTIMORE,MD21215	13-1084135	501(C)(3)	130,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(38) NATIONAL CONSUMERS LEAGUE 1701 K STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20006	53-0242038	501(C)(3)	6,500	GENERAL SUPPORT
(39) NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE 1325 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW WASHINGTON,DC20005	52-1624852	501(C)(3)	50,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(40) NEW YORK COMMUNITIES FOR CHANGE 2-4 NEVING STREET BROOKLYN,NY11217	27-1359103	501(C)(4)	32,640	GENERAL SUPPORT
(41) NJ WORKING FAMILIES ALLIANCE 30 CLINTON STREET 2ND FLOOR NEWARK,NJ07102	30-0427821	501(C)(4)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(42) NORTH SHORE WORKERS COMMUNITY FUND 112 EXCHANGE ST LYNN,MA01901	38-3851441	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(43) OHIO AFL-CIO 500 S FRONT STREET COLUMBUS,OH43215	31-4425064	501(C)(5)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(44) OHIO ORGANIZING COLLABORATIVE 25 E BOARDMAN STREET YOUNGSTOWN,OH44503	26-1601472	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(45) P E HENDERSON SR LIFE CENTER 770 S JAMES H MCGEE BLVD DAYTON,OH45402	51-0607264	501(C)(3)	37,200	GENERAL SUPPORT
(46) PEGGY BROWNING FUND 100 S BROAD STREET SUITE 1208 PHILADELPHIA,PA19110	23-2887086	501(C)(3)	12,500	GENERAL SUPPORT
(47) POLICY MATTERS OHIO 3631 PERKINS AVENUE ROOM 4C-EAST CLEVELAND,OH44114	34-1921881	501(C)(3)	40,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(48) PRESENTE ACTION 2150 ALLSTON WAY 360 BERKELEY,CA94704	27-0587622	501(C)(4)	20,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(49) PRIDE AT WORK 815 16TH STR NW WASHINGTON,DC20006	52-2217817	501(C)(4)	20,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(50) PROGRESSIVECONGRESS 6310 16TH STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20011	20-3714244	501(C)(3)	65,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(51) PROGRESSOHIOORG INC 172 EAST STATE STREET 6TH FLOOR COLUMBUS,OH43215	20-5462965	501(C)(4)	7,500	GENERAL SUPPORT
(52) SAN FRANCISCO JOBS WITH JUSTICE 209 GOLDEN GATE AVE SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102	46-3971162	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(53) STATE INNOVATION EXCHANGE PO BOX 260230 MADISON,WI53726	46-1368531		25,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(54) STATE UNITY FUND 815 16TH ST NW WASHINGTON,DC20036	53-0228172	501(C)(5)	252,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(55) SUNFLOWER COMMUNITY ACTION INC 1751 N ASH AVENUE WICHITA,KS67214	48-1126805	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(56) TAKE ACTION MINNESOTA 705 RAYMOND AVE SUITE 100 SAINT PAUL,MN55114	20-3338691	501(C)(4)	82,500	GENERAL SUPPORT
(57) TEXANS FOR ALL INC 1500 MCGOWEN STREET SUITE 130 HOUSTON,TX77004	32-0460071		20,000	SUPPORT FOR HOUSTON UNITES CAMPAIGN
(58) TEXAS FUTURE PROJECT LLC PO BOX 684554 AUSTIN,TX78768	46-4235661	501(A)	30,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(59) TEXAS JUSTICE FUND 6 E STREET SE WASHINGTON,DC20003	26-2818537	501(C)(4)	35,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(60) THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL & HUMAN RIGHTS 1629 K STREET NW 10TH FLOOR WASHINGTON,DC20006	52-0789800	501(C)(4)	40,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(61) USACTION 1825 K STREET NW SUITE 210 WASHINGTON,DC20006	52-2214305	501(C)(4)	15,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(62) USSA FOUNDATION 1211 CONNECTICUT AVE NW NO 406 WASHINGTON,DC20036	23-7211922	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(63) WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK 1806 E YESLER WAY SEATTLE,WA98122	91-1206728	501(C)(4)	12,625	GENERAL SUPPORT
(64) WISCONSIN STATE AFL-CIO RGOTVE 6333 W BLUEMOUND ROAD MILWAUKEE,WI53213	39-0941964	501(C)(5)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(65) WORKING FAMILIES PARTY NTL COMMITTEE ONE METROTECH CENTER NORTH 11TH FLOOR BROOKLYN,NY11201	20-4994004	501(C)(4)	50,000	GENERAL SUPPORT

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of non-cash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of non-cash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
AFL-CIO CLC

Employer identification number

53-0246709

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization?

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization?

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1CLAUDE CUMMINGS JRVICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	151,983 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	4,211 ------------- 0	4,500 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	160,694 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2BERNARD J LUNZERTNG-CWA PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	151,983 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	6,612 ------------- 0	4,500 ------------- 0	15,880 ------------- 0	178,975 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3BROOKS W SUNKETTVICE PRESIDENT - PUBLICE, HEALTH CAR	(i) (ii)	151,983 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	1,796 ------------- 0	4,500 ------------- 0	15,880 ------------- 0	174,159 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4CHRISTOPHER M SHELTONPRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	174,947 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	3,899 ------------- 0	4,500 ------------- 0	15,880 ------------- 0	199,226 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5EDWARD F MOONEYVICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	151,983 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	1,488 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	15,880 ------------- 0	169,351 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6JAMES D CLARKIUE-CWA DIVISION PRES.	(i) (ii)	151,983 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	6,178 ------------- 0	4,500 ------------- 0	15,880 ------------- 0	178,541 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7LINDA L HINTONVICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	151,983 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	2,639 ------------- 0	4,500 ------------- 0	9,098 ------------- 0	168,220 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8LAURA REYNOLDSVICE PRESIDENT - THROUGH 12/26/15	(i) (ii)	134,999 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	4,500 ------------- 0	15,880 ------------- 0	155,379 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9SARA NELSONVICE PRESIDENT - AFA	(i) (ii)	133,487 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	5,640 ------------- 0	4,500 ------------- 0	15,880 ------------- 0	159,507 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10SARA STEFFENSSECRETARY - TREASURER	(i) (ii)	153,539 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	15,880 ------------- 0	169,419 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11DENNIS TRAINORVICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	141,620 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	2,755 ------------- 0	4,500 ------------- 0	15,880 ------------- 0	164,755 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12BRENDA ROBERTSVICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	135,775 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	7,131 ------------- 0	4,500 ------------- 0	15,880 ------------- 0	163,286 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
13GUERINO J CALEMINE IIIGENERAL COUNSEL	(i) (ii)	161,271 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	5,544 ------------- 0	4,500 ------------- 0	15,880 ------------- 0	187,195 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
14CLARE BURTAFA-CWA MANAGER COLLECTIVE BARG.	(i) (ii)	169,971 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	25,008 ------------- 0	1,923 ------------- 0	3,791 ------------- 0	200,693 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
15DARLENE DOBBSAFA MGR OF COM & RESEARCH	(i) (ii)	137,852 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	31,796 ------------- 0	1,639 ------------- 0	3,791 ------------- 0	175,078 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
16PETER E MITCHELLMANAGING GENERAL COUNSEL	(i) (ii)	52,226 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	182,915 ------------- 0	2,089 ------------- 0	5,293 ------------- 0	242,523 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
17MARY JO REILLYSENIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALLIANC	(i) (ii)	142,187 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	12,198 ------------- 0	4,500 ------------- 0	9,098 ------------- 0	167,983 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
AFL-CIO CLC

Employer identification number

53-0246709

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE THE DELEGATES ELECTED BY THE LOCAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE BYLAWS OR RULES. EACH LOCAL MAY ELECT AN ALTERNATE DELEGATE FOR EACH DELEGATE ELECTED WHO SHALL ATTEND THE CONVENTION IN THE EVENT THE DELEGATE IS UNABLE TO ATTEND.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	A LOCAL DELEGATE HAS ONE VOTE BY SECRET BALLOT IN THE CONVENTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	DURING THE CONVENTION, THE LOCAL DELEGATE(S) HAVE ONE VOTE ON DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	FORM 990 IS DRAFTED THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSIDE AUDIT FIRM AND IN-HOUSE FINANCIAL AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS. THE DRAFT IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE CWA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE FORM IS THEN FINALIZED AND SUBMITTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE COMPENSATION OF THE TOP OFFICIALS AND OTHER OFFICERS ARE DETERMINED BY COMPARABILITY DATA AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD APPOINTED BUDGET COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION'S DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	BENEFIT COSTS OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC COSTS 21,095,783. UNREALIZED GAIN ON INTEREST RATE SWAP LIABILITY 633,841.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C	THE PROCESS IS UNCHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
AFL-CIO CLC

Employer identification number

53-0246709

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)CWA PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES' PENSIONS 501 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20001 53-0246709	BENEFIT PLAN	DC	501(A)				No
(2)CWA 401(K) TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN 501 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20001 53-0246709	BENEFIT PLAN	DC	501(A)				No
(3)COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS RELIEF COMMITTEE 501 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20001 52-6049044	TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY RELIEF TO UNION MEMBERS & FAMILY DURING LABOR DISPUTES	DC	501(C)(5)				No
(4)CWA SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT TRUST 501 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20001 52-1137722	BENEFIT PLAN	DC	501(A)				No
(5)CWA HEALTH AND WELFARE TRUST 501 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20001 52-1899918	BENEFIT PLAN	DC	501(C)(9)				No
(6)CWA DISASTER RELIEF FUND 501 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20001 52-2128973	TO PROVIDE DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO CURRENT AND FUTURE MEMBERS OF CWA.	DC	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3) TYPE 1			No
(7)IUE-CWA RETIREE PROGRAM 2701 DRYDEN ROAD DAYTON,OH45439 53-0246709	TO PROVIDE RETIREE ASSISTANCE TO RETIRED IUE-CWA MEMBERS	DC	501(A)				No
(8)CWA JOE BEIRNE FOUNDATION 501 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20001 52-2298284	TO DEVELOP, ESTABLISH AND FINANCE PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE AND ADVANCE	DC	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3) TYPE 1			No
(9)CWA - COPE 501 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20001 52-0246709	PAC FUND	DC	527				No
(10)CWA NON-FEDERAL SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND 501 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20001 13-4128960	PAC FUND	DC	527				No
(11)CWA - COPE VA 501 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20001 52-2331196	PAC FUND	DC	527				No
(12)NEW YORKERS TOGETHER 80 PINE STREET NEW YORK,NY10005 46-3532222	PAC FUND	NY	527				No
(13)CWA WORKING VOICES 501 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20001 27-3350868	PAC FUND	DC	527				No

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

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1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No