Cassidy Probes 600,000-Member IAM Over Alleged Cuban Influence Campaign

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 14

Bill Cassidy sent the IAM a letter demanding records on possible ties to Cuba, including whether union staff worked with Cuban officials on the clock or exchanged any payments with regime-linked figures.
The inquiry follows reports that Cuban diplomat David Ramírez Álvarez spoke at an IAM hall meeting and urged activists to lobby on legislation, oppose U.S. Cuba policy and expand national advocacy.
Cassidy said IAM travel to Cuba, public messaging and policy positions appeared aligned with Havana’s interests, raising concerns that member dues were funding advocacy for a foreign power.
A July State Department report alleged Cuba uses a broad U.S. labor network to push goals such as easing the embargo and removing the island from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list.