Central States Joint Board
The Central States Joint Board is a Chicago-based labor organization
that operates two pension funds and a health and welfare fund on
behalf of eight locals. According to its PAC description, it represents
the interests of workers who make ladders. In 2001, its treasurer
and several other officers were convicted of mail fraud and other
felony charges.
The Central States Joint Board is a career patron of former Governor
George Ryan (R).
From 1993 to 2001, the Central States Joint Board gave $241,250
to candidates for Illinois statewide constitutional and legislative
office, 57% of which was contributed to Democrats.
Last revised March, 2003.
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