named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Celebration of Labor Breakfast
Hosts an annual event to honor labor contributions, bring together union members, elected officials, and community leaders, and promote solidarity within the labor movement.
Contract Negotiation and Representation
Engages in collective bargaining on behalf of members to secure fair wages, benefits, and working conditions, including recent negotiations with National Grid.
Workforce Development and Community Outreach
Supports career and technical education by providing personal protective equipment (PPE) and resources to high school trade programs, such as at Lindenhurst High School.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 4 activities
- Advocates for union member interests through political and legislative engagementEngages in advocacy to support or oppose political and legislative leaders based on their alignment with union member interests, and promotes improved conditions for union members through collective bargaining and political action.
- Provides worker rights information and legal protections educationOffers information about legal protections for workers organizing a union at their workplace, supporting worker education and empowerment.
- Recognizes union stewards and business representativesHonors Stewards and Business Representatives for their work in protecting the rights of union members.
- Represents union members in the electric and gas industryRepresents approximately 4,000 union members working in the electric and gas industry across Long Island and Far Rockaway, Queens.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Delivers gifts to disadvantaged and sick children through annual outreachOrganized and operated the 2023 Kids Need More Cheer Bus to deliver gifts to disadvantaged and sick children and their families on Long Island.
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Digital Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Develops employer outreach resources and digital platformsDeveloped a new website dedicated to employer outreach and resources to support engagement with employers.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Funds skill improvement training for line clearance tree trimmersProvides training, retraining, and skill improvement programs for eligible line clearance tree trimmers through the Line Clearance Tree Trimming Skill Improvement Fund.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosts annual Celebration of Labor BreakfastOrganizes and hosts an annual event to bring together union members, labor advocates, elected officials, and community partners for fellowship, recognition, and inspiration. The event has been held at the IBEW Local 1049 Union Hall.
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Electric Grid Operations & Reliability 1 activity
- Maintains energy infrastructure in Nassau and Suffolk CountiesOperates to maintain, protect, and preserve vital energy infrastructure in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides personal protective equipment to trade program studentsSupplies personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard helmets, safety glasses, safety vests, and gloves, to students in trade programs at high schools such as Lindenhurst High School, as part of a multi-year commitment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$168K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$135K81%
Investment income$32K19%
Other revenue$120
expenses
Total expenses$132K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$987K
Cash$224K
Investments$750K
Liabilities$43K
Net assets$944K
Liquid reserves88.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +73.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- BRIAN FUGE — Trustee
- FRANK GIORDANO — Trustee
- PATRICK GUIDICE III — Trustee
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- IBEW Local Union 25 Partner — Hosted a National Grid contract negotiation information meeting for IBEW 1049 members.
- Lindenhurst High School Partner — Partnered to provide personal protective equipment and support trade education for students.
- NYSUT Partner — Monica Martinez, a speaker at the event, was a proud member of NYSUT during her time as an Assistant Principal.
- National Grid Partner — Employer with which IBEW Local 1049 negotiates contracts and labor agreements.
- National Grid Partner — Utility company with which IBEW Local 1049 is negotiating for a fair labor agreement.
- Plumbers UA Local 200 Partner — Speaker at the 2026 Celebration of Labor Breakfast and represented by a Business Representative who is a proud member.
- Suffolk County Legislature Government — Collaborated with the Presiding Officer to support the high school and its trade program.
- elected officials Partner — Engages elected officials as participants and speakers at the Celebration of Labor Breakfast.
- labor advocates Partner — Collaborates with labor advocates during the Celebration of Labor Breakfast.
strategies · 5
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 for Worker Protections and Improved Working Conditionsmethodology: collective_bargainingBy engaging in collective bargaining, the organization negotiates wages, benefits, and worker rights on behalf of union members, because structured negotiation with employers produces enforceable agreements that improve job quality and protect worker interests over time.
- Grassroots Advocacy to Influence Legislative Outcomesmethodology: grassroots-advocacyBy coordinating communication between union members and elected officials, the organization amplifies worker influence on policy, because organized constituent pressure increases the likelihood of favorable legislative decisions on labor issues.
- Worker Empowerment Through Legal Education and Organizing Supportmethodology: worker empowerment through legal educationBy educating workers on their legal rights during union organizing, the organization increases collective action and union engagement, because informed workers are better equipped to challenge employer limitations and initiate protected organizing activities.
- Worker-Centered Reinvestment Advocacy for Equitable Utility Policymethodology: worker-centered reinvestment advocacyBy advocating for reinvestment in utility workers following rate hikes, the organization ensures that worker well-being supports reliable energy service, because stable, well-supported workforces are essential to maintaining safe and effective infrastructure operations.
- Workforce Skill Development to Enhance Job Performance and Readinessmethodology: workforce_trainingBy providing skill development and retraining for line clearance tree trimmers, the organization improves workforce readiness and job performance, because targeted training directly increases technical competence, safety, and employability in the trade.