He also served as the chairman of the CIO 's Italian - American Trade Union committee during World War II .
Rieve was elected as president of the TWUA , and Baldanzi served as the organization 's executive vice president .
Baldanzi also served as the chairman of the CIO 's Italian - American Trade Union committee during World War II .
Rieve was elected as president of the TWUA , and Baldanzi served as the organization 's executive vice president .