International Union of Allied Novelty and Production Workers
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The International Union of Allied Novelty and Production Workers or Novelty Workers traditionally represented workers at toy factories. Because that industry almost entirely moved to China, the trade union now represents other manufacturing, construction and healthcare workers. The Novelty Workers belong to the AFL-CIO as one of the organizations smallest members.
. In 2001 case U.S. v. Serpico, a federal jury convicted him for multiple counts of mail fraud involving a kickback scheme with union pension funds. Two members of the Colombo Crime Family were also convicted under RICO
for kickbacks in exchange for under-reporting union employment on behalf of a represented trucking company.
Federal prosecutors also convited labor lawyer Sanford Pollack, who represented both the Novelty Workers and Teamsters
, for racketeering in order to embezzle from the organization and arson to conceal evidence.
Organized crime
John Serpico, a prominent member of the Chicago La Cosa Nostra, held multiple paid positions with both the Novelty Workers and the Laborers UnionLaborers' International Union of North America
The Laborers' International Union of North America is an American and Canadian labor union formed in 1903. As of March 31, 2010, they have about 632,000 members, members, about 80,000 of which are in Canada.The current general president is Terence M...
. In 2001 case U.S. v. Serpico, a federal jury convicted him for multiple counts of mail fraud involving a kickback scheme with union pension funds. Two members of the Colombo Crime Family were also convicted under RICO
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, commonly referred to as the RICO Act or simply RICO, is a United States federal law that provides for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization...
for kickbacks in exchange for under-reporting union employment on behalf of a represented trucking company.
Federal prosecutors also convited labor lawyer Sanford Pollack, who represented both the Novelty Workers and Teamsters
Teamsters
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is a labor union in the United States and Canada. Formed in 1903 by the merger of several local and regional locals of teamsters, the union now represents a diverse membership of blue-collar and professional workers in both the public and private sectors....
, for racketeering in order to embezzle from the organization and arson to conceal evidence.