named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
401(k) Fund
Offers retirement savings opportunities to members, administered alongside other benefit funds by union and employer trustees.
IUOE International Training & Education Center (ITEC) Partnership
Provides access to advanced training courses in building automation, PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and leadership at no cost to members.
Joint Education Fund
Provides training in HVAC, sheet metal, piping, sexual harassment prevention, and advanced technical systems through local and ITEC programs.
Pension Fund
Provides retirement benefits to union members; established in 1964 and governed by a Board of Trustees with equal union and employer representation.
Welfare Fund
Offers health and medical benefits to members; administered by a Board of Trustees and compliant with the Affordable Care Act as a grandfathered plan.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 2 activities
- Negotiation of collective bargaining agreementsNegotiates collective bargaining agreements with employers to secure competitive wages, health and welfare benefits, retirement security, and workplace safety protections for union members and their families.
- Union representation for stationary engineers and maintenance workersOrganizes and represents stationary engineers, mechanics, and service maintenance workers in New York, providing union representation to improve and protect working conditions, including enforcement of rights under collective bargaining agreements.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Administration of employee benefit fundsEstablishes and administers trust funds providing health and medical benefits, pension benefits, and annuity benefits to union members and their dependents, funded through employer contributions under collective bargaining agreements; includes coordination with third-party administrators such as John Hancock for record-keeping.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Communication and community engagementShares stories, photos, videos, and events related to the labor community and collaborates with organizations to distribute informative resources to members and the broader labor network.
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Union and Member Organization Facility Operations 1 activity
- Facility management and infrastructure developmentRelocated and maintains union headquarters in Maspeth, Queens, including a dedicated office building constructed in 1993 for the union and its affiliated benefit funds.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Management of union operations and governanceOversees daily operations of IUOE Local 295, conducts monthly Executive Board and Membership Meetings, and holds Quarterly Benefit Funds Trustee Meetings to govern union and affiliated fund activities.
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Retirement Benefits Education & Support 1 activity
- Member financial education and retirement supportProvides online tools, investment reviews, and financial education resources to support union members in managing their retirement accounts and planning for long-term financial security.
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Legal Representation for Members 1 activity
- Provision of legal representationProvides legal counsel and representation to IUOE Local 295 and its affiliated benefit funds to support governance, compliance, and operational needs.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Provision of training programs for union membersProvides ongoing training and skills improvement programs in HVAC, sheet metal, piping, sexual harassment prevention, and emerging technologies to enhance member qualifications and job performance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.10M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.02M93%
Investment income$80K7%
Other revenue$382
expenses
Total expenses$1.02M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$655K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.69M
Cash$101K
Investments$1.22M
Liabilities$69K
Net assets$1.62M
Liquid reserves15.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN CATALANO | BUSINESS MANAGER | 40 | $464K |
| ANGELO CORDISCO | PRESIDENT | 5 | $463K |
| KIMBERLY BLAIR | TRUSTEE AUDITOR | 1 | $221K |
| NINA DICIOCCIO | TRUSTEE AUDITOR | 1 | $182K |
| MARIN PAPIC | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $1K |
| HECTOR HERNANDEZ | TREASURER | 5 | $1K |
| CARLOS PINEIRO | CONDUCTOR | 5 | $1K |
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Catholic Charities Partner — Organization for which Michael J. Comerford serves as counsel and as a Trustee on affiliated charitable trusts.
- Contributing Employers Partner — Employers party to collective bargaining agreements that contribute to the pension fund.
- Contributing Employers Partner — Employers who make required contributions to the Welfare Fund under collective bargaining agreements to finance health and medical benefits for union members.
- Employer Partner — Employer deducts dues, initiation fees, and assessments from members' salaries and remits them to IUOE Local 295 monthly under collective bargaining agreements.
- Heisman Trust Partner — Charitable trust on whose board Michael J. Comerford serves as Trustee.
- IUOE International Training & Education Center (ITEC) Partner — Partners with ITEC to provide advanced training classes to Local 295 members at no cost.
- International Union of Operating Engineers Network — Local 295 is a chartered local union under the International Union of Operating Engineers.
- John Hancock Government — Administrative partner managing the 401(k) fund platform and member support.
- John Hancock Partner — Serves as record-keeper for the Annuity Fund and participant accounts.
- Local 295 Benefit Funds Partner — Administers healthcare, retirement, and other benefit programs for members of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 295.
- Perfect Air Partner — Employer where Vice President Marin Papic works as an A-Mechanic.
- Union Labor Advisory Network Network — Member organization participating in and contributing to the ULAN network.
- Various Employers Partner — Negotiates and enforces collective bargaining agreements with various employers on behalf of union members.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Bargaining as Economic Leveragemethodology: collective_bargainingBy negotiating collective bargaining agreements, the union secures comprehensive employment terms, benefits, and working conditions that produce economic stability and upward mobility for workers because binding contracts enforce mutual accountability between labor and management.
- Joint Trustee Governance for Shared Accountabilitymethodology: joint_trusteeshipBy co-administering health and pension benefits through equally balanced union-employer trustee boards, the union ensures fair and sustainable benefit design and administration because shared decision-making prevents unilateral changes and builds interdependence.
- Skills-Based Workforce Development for Industry Relevancemethodology: skills_based_developmentBy aligning continuous training with evolving industry systems and equipment, the union maintains member expertise and ensures high-quality service delivery because up-to-date technical skills enhance employability and contractor competitiveness.