 Scopo was the president of the Cement and Concrete Workers District Council of the Laborers' International Union of North America from 1977 to April 1985.During this time, Scopo used his position to extort money from cement contractors in New York in return for large construction contracts and labor peace.Contracts between $2 million and $15 million were reserved for a club of contractors called the "Concrete Club", which were selected by The Commission.