Union Corruption and Enforcement Tracking
Your place for staying up to date on US DOL LMRDA Enforcement Actions
Get the latest verified information on union corruption cases and enforcement actions across the United States—sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
Whether you're conducting research, investigating a union, or simply staying updated on labor practices, this page gives you the tools you need. You’ll find both criminal and civil enforcement reports, helpful search tools, and year-by-year archives.
What’s the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Enforcement? See Below:
Civil Enforcement Actions
Includes DOL actions to ensure compliance, like improper reporting or illegal elections, without criminal charges.
Criminal Enforcement Actions
Covers union officials or employees charged with crimes like embezzlement, fraud, and bribery under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA).
Stay up to date with the most recent enforcement actions and corruption cases involving unions and their leaders. Scroll or click through the slider below to view the latest posts.
Recent Union Corruption Cases & DOL Updates
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- A union name (e.g., IBEW)
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- A union official (e.g., John Dougherty)
- A violation type (e.g., embezzlement)
Browse Enforcement Actions by Year
Want to explore the data historically? We’ve organized all DOL enforcement reports by year so you can view trends over time or look up a specific case from the past.
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Glossary of Terms Used in the DOL Reports
An indictment is a formal accusation or charge based on a finding by a Grand Jury that it is likely that the person charged committed the criminal offense described in the indictment and is the means by which an accused person (defendant) is brought to trial. An indictment raises no inference of guilt. As in all criminal cases, each defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
An information is a formal accusation of a crime by a government attorney rather than a Grand Jury. An information raises no inference of guilt. As in all criminal cases, each defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
A charge is an accusation of criminal activity and raises no inference of guilt. As in all criminal cases, each defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Each count is a separate and distinct offense charged in an indictment or information.
A guilty plea is a defendant’s admission to the court that he or she committed the offense charged and an agreement to waive the right to a trial.
A conviction is a judgment based on a jury’s verdict, judge’s finding, or the defendant’s admission that the defendant is guilty of the crime charged.
A sentence is a judicial determination of the punishment to be imposed on an individual who has plead guilty or has been convicted by a jury or judge of a criminal offense.
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