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LOCAL UNION 1556

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 452787952 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · lu1556.com

revenue

$2.0M

expenses

$2.0M

net assets

$3.2M

employees

mission · from form 990

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND REPRESENTATION FOR THEIR MEMBERS

profile · synthesized from sources

Local Union 1556 is a labor union representing skilled trades workers in New York, primarily in construction and related industries. The union negotiates collective bargaining agreements that establish wage rates, benefits, and working conditions for its members. It serves as a representative body for workers in trades including timbermen, dockbuilders, and scaffold workers.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Collective Bargaining

Negotiates and enforces labor contracts covering wages, benefits, and working conditions for union members in various trades

Wage and Benefit Representation

Secures fringe benefits including pension, welfare, annuity, vacation, and supplemental pension payments for members

activities · 8 groups

What they do

Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 5 activities
- Delivers occupational safety and certification training
  
  Offers a range of safety certification courses including OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour, scaffold safety (16-hour, 32-hour, and 8-hour), confined space, signal person, and 4-hour scaffold user training for construction workers.
- Offers apprenticeship and skills training programs
  
  Provides structured apprenticeship training in construction trades such as dock building, with progressive wage increases and no cost for training. Includes field-based instruction and specialized certifications.
- Offers journeyman education and continuing training
  
  Provides ongoing education and training opportunities for journeyman members through the New York City Carpenters Training Center.
- Provides specialized skills and certification training for members
  
  Offers training and certification in CPR, first aid, AWS-certified welding, construction layout techniques, and foreman preparation to enhance members' job readiness and career advancement.
- Provides training for NYCHA residents to enter construction trades
  
  Offers certification and skills training programs designed to prepare NYCHA residents for careers in the construction industry.
Labor Union Representation & Organizing 2 activities
- Organizes and participates in labor advocacy activities
  
  Requires active members to participate in at least 7 hours of union activities such as picketing annually and participates in public events like the Labor Day Parade to promote labor interests.
- Provides collective bargaining and representation for union members
  
  Represents union members in negotiations for wages, benefits, and working conditions. This includes enforcing labor agreements and advocating for members' rights in the workplace.
Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Awards scholarships to members and their dependents
  
  Provides scholarship funding to union members and their dependents to support educational goals, with awards distributed in 2023.
Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Operates job referral program for members
  
  Manages a job referral system that connects union members with employment opportunities in accordance with established union policies and procedures.
Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizes member engagement and recognition events
  
  Hosts annual events such as picnics and scholarship luncheons to recognize member achievements and foster community among members, families, and friends.
Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Provides administrative services for members
  
  Offers online and paper forms for members to update contact information and report benefit hours shortages, supporting ongoing membership management.
Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
- Provides financial relief to members in need
  
  Administers a membership relief plan and relief fund that provides financial assistance to members based on contribution history and tenure, supporting those facing hardship.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administers wage and benefit compensation for union positions
  
  Ensures wage and benefit payments for members in specific job roles including Driller, Foreman, Hod Hoist/Scaffold Journeyman, and Mackenzie Door Helper & Semi Skilled through 2026.

financials · form 990 · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$1.97M

Contributions & grants$00%

Program service revenue$1.86M94%

Investment income$80K4%

Other revenue$32K

expenses

Total expenses$2.00M

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$510K

Grants paid out$88K

Largest expense lineCompensation

balance sheet

Total assets$3.31M

Cash$725K

Investments$2.03M

Liabilities$78K

Net assets$3.23M

Liquid reserves16.6 mo

5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.6%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 10

Name	Title	Hours/wk	Compensation
CARL ZANCHELLI	PRESIDENT	8	$15K
VICTOR SAUME	FINANCIAL SECRETARY	2	$7K
WAYNE CLARK	TREASURER	2	$7K
CHRISTOPHER SORENSEN	VP	2	$6K
BRIAN MCLAUGHLIN	RECORDING SECRETARY	2	$5K
REY CANDELARIO	TRUSTEE	2	$5K
SEAMUS GLACKIN	TRUSTEE	2	$4K
FREDRICK LAWSON	CONDUCTOR	2	$3K
PETER KOWALEVICH	TRUSTEE	2	$2K
RAYMOND SANCHEZ	WARDEN	2	$2K

relationships · 11

Who they work with

District Council of Carpenters Network — Local 1556 is a self-organized local affiliated with the District Council of Carpenters.
Employer Government — Collects employer assessment data through a formal reporting process.
ISTS Partner — Administers the Local 1456/1556 Scholarship application process.
International Brotherhood of Carpenters Network — Local 1556 is affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Carpenters through the District Council of Carpenters.
Mackenzie Door Partner — Partners with Mackenzie Door for helper and semi-skilled labor agreements.
NYC Carpenters Benefit Funds Government — Partner organization providing benefit funds; linked for member access.
NYCHA Partner — Provides certification and training pathways for NYCHA residents to enter construction trades.
New York City Carpenters Training Center Partner — Partner organization providing journeyman training and other educational programs for members.
New York City District Council of Carpenters Network — Local Union 1556 is affiliated with the New York City District Council of Carpenters.
New York City District Council of Carpenters Network — Member of the District Council, which sets by-laws and coordinates union activities.
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Network — Local Union 1556 is part of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, a national union organization.

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 for Labor Rights and Workplace Standards

methodology: collective_bargaining
By negotiating and enforcing agreements collectively, the union improves wages, benefits, and working conditions because unified worker advocacy creates stronger leverage than individual action.
Comprehensive Organizing to Expand Union Jurisdiction

methodology: comprehensive_jurisdictional_organizing
By organizing all workers in shops related to carpentry, the union strengthens representation and bargaining power because broader coverage creates more equitable call-up practices and prevents undercutting of union standards.
Earn-While-You-Learn Apprenticeship Model

methodology: earn-while-you-learn
By integrating paid on-the-job training with supervision from experienced workers, the union develops skilled labor because compensation during training increases participation and retention while ensuring quality oversight.