Oil & Gas Workers Association
The Oil & Gas Workers Association (OGWA) is an American 501(c)(6) non-profit organization that generally supports Republicans and bills itself as a "grassroots, independent trade association working to save American oil and gas jobs." It is not a union.[1]
It was founded by its president Matt Coday in 2015, and incorporated in 2020.[2] Coday has hosted events for Republican politicians and candidates and spoken on Fox News on oil and gas industry matters.[3] Coday was a speaker at Trump's July 13, 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the attempted assassination occurred, and was about 20 feet away from Trump in the VIP section when shots were fired.[2]
The organization's reported membership revenue in 2020 was $411, and $67,501.55 in 2022.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Schorr, Isaac (21 September 2023). Trump Celebrates Endorsement of ‘47,000 Member’ Oil and Gas Association Accused of Being a ‘Sham’ and ‘Slush Fund’, Mediaite
- ^ a b (15 July 2024). Odessan Coday recounts Trump rally, Odessa American
- ^ Stringer, Matt (30 September 2022). Oil and Gas Workers Association President Under Fire for Sexist Comments and Organizational Allegations, Odessa Headlines
- ^ (7 May 2023). After Months of Stalling, Oil and Gas Workers Association Releases Financial Records Raising More Questions, Odessa Headlines