On June 10, 2026, the AFL-CIO filed suit against the Department of Labor (“DOL”) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (AFL-CIO v. Sonderling, No. 1:26-cv-02061 (D.D.C.)), challenging a final rule that imposes “sweeping changes” to the financial reporting obligations of labor organizations under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (“LMRDA”).
The LMRDA, also known as the Landrum-Griffin Act, was enacted in 1959, to regulate the internal affairs of unions and ensure transparency for their members. It has long required labor unions to file detailed annual financial reports with the DOL’s Office of Labor Management Standards (“OLMS”).
The DOL’s final rule adds additional details and requirements to the LMRDA’s financial filing requirements. According to the DOL, the rule is intended to modernize financial reporting obligations and deter embezzlement and improper use of union funds. The key changes include:
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