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IBEW LOCAL 1049 LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMING SKILL IMPROVEMENT FUND

HOLTSVILLE, NY · EIN 116404396 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE J22 · Employment · Small ($100K-$1M) · ibew1049.org
revenue
$168K
expenses
$132K
net assets
$944K
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE TRAINING, RETRAINING, IMPROVEMENT OF SKILLS AND OTHER BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

IBEW Local 1049 is a labor union representing approximately 4,000 electrical and gas industry workers on Long Island and in Far Rockaway, Queens. It advocates for workers' rights, negotiates collective bargaining agreements, and supports workforce development through training and community partnerships. The union is active in contract negotiations, member engagement, and community outreach.

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

  • Labor Union Representation & Organizing 4 activities
    • Advocates for union member interests through political and legislative engagement
      Engages 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 education
      Offers information about legal protections for workers organizing a union at their workplace, supporting worker education and empowerment.
    • Recognizes union stewards and business representatives
      Honors Stewards and Business Representatives for their work in protecting the rights of union members.
    • Represents union members in the electric and gas industry
      Represents approximately 4,000 union members working in the electric and gas industry across Long Island and Far Rockaway, Queens.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Delivers gifts to disadvantaged and sick children through annual outreach
      Organized and operated the 2023 Kids Need More Cheer Bus to deliver gifts to disadvantaged and sick children and their families on Long Island.
  • Digital Infrastructure Development 1 activity
    • Develops employer outreach resources and digital platforms
      Developed a new website dedicated to employer outreach and resources to support engagement with employers.
  • Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
    • Funds skill improvement training for line clearance tree trimmers
      Provides training, retraining, and skill improvement programs for eligible line clearance tree trimmers through the Line Clearance Tree Trimming Skill Improvement Fund.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Hosts annual Celebration of Labor Breakfast
      Organizes 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.
  • Electric Grid Operations & Reliability 1 activity
    • Maintains energy infrastructure in Nassau and Suffolk Counties
      Operates to maintain, protect, and preserve vital energy infrastructure in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provides personal protective equipment to trade program students
      Supplies 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.
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 Conditions
    methodology: collective_bargaining
    By 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 Outcomes
    methodology: grassroots-advocacy
    By 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 Support
    methodology: worker empowerment through legal education
    By 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 Policy
    methodology: worker-centered reinvestment advocacy
    By 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 Readiness
    methodology: workforce_training
    By 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.