irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0IN OUR ROLE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR OUR MEMBERS (AND THEIR PROFESSION) DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR WE SEND OUT REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS TO THE MEMBERSHIP, MAINTAIN A WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, AND EXPLAIN CONTRACT LANGUAGE OR LEGISLATION THAT IS RELEVANT.WE HOLD SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON ISSUES OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS.
- #2 $0DURING THE LIFE OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WE PERIODICALLY ENTER INTO DISCUSSIONS/NEGOTIATIONS WITH MANAGEMENT IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND/OR BENEFITS FOR OUR MEMBERSHIP.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Collective Bargaining
Negotiates and enforces the collective bargaining agreement with Adelphi University administration to improve working conditions, salaries, and benefits for faculty.
Faculty Support and Advocacy
Offers guidance on contract interpretation, tenure and promotion processes, parental leave policies, and office hour obligations; serves as a resource for all faculty.
Grievance Representation
Provides union representation in disciplinary or investigatory meetings (Weingarten Rights) and assists members with contract violations and workplace disputes.
Leadership and Professional Development
Provides education, training, and leadership development programs for union members; supports democratic participation through elected representation.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Faculty & Academic Labor Union Representation 5 activities
- Advancing faculty rights and workplace equityAdvocates for faculty rights through sustained collective action, including pay equity cases and integration of LGBTQ+ rights and intersectionality into union practices. Protects academic autonomy by affirming faculty authority over grading and class enrollment decisions.
- Collective bargaining and contract negotiationEngages in periodic negotiations with university management to secure and improve faculty working conditions, salaries, and benefits through legally binding collective bargaining agreements. This includes negotiating salary increases, adjunct pay rates, and terms related to job security and academic freedom.
- Faculty union representation and grievance supportProvides union representation to full-time and adjunct faculty during disciplinary or investigatory meetings, ensures due process rights under the collective bargaining agreement, and investigates reported contract violations. All employees in the bargaining unit are covered regardless of membership status.
- Protecting adjunct faculty economic securitySecures contractual protections for adjunct faculty, including compensation if course assignments are canceled less than one week before the semester and a promotion pathway to Senior Adjunct status with enhanced job security.
- Securing family-friendly employment policiesNegotiates and secures entitlements for full-time faculty including release time (6–8 credits) for birth or adoption, the option to extend the tenure clock by one year, and full-pay medical disability leave (six weeks for regular delivery, eight for C-section).
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Internal Organizational Elections 1 activity
- Administration of union governance and electionsConducts biennial elections for Executive Committee officers, Elected Representatives, and an Elections Committee in December of even-numbered years, operating under an established constitution and bylaws to ensure democratic union governance.
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Union Member Communications 1 activity
- Communication and member engagementSends regular communications to members, maintains a website and social media presence, and provides information on contract language and legislation to keep faculty informed and engaged.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Leadership development and educational programmingOffers training, seminars, workshops, and leadership development opportunities for faculty members, including webinars, guidebooks, and discounted publications to support professional growth and union engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$370K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$356K96%
Investment income$14K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$332K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$136K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$797K
Cash$767K
Investments$0
Liabilities$882
Net assets$796K
Liquid reserves27.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABRAHAM LEVINSON | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $6K |
| CHANA ETENGOFF | SECRETARY | 1 | $6K |
| GEOFFREY REAM | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $6K |
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- AAUP Network — Member chapter of the national American Association of University Professors.
- AAUP-AFT Network — Local chapter affiliated with the national AAUP-AFT organization, operating under its broader union structure.
- AFL-CIO Network — Partner organization through AFT affiliation.
- Adelphi University Government — Represents faculty in collective bargaining and contract compliance at Adelphi University.
- Adelphi University Partner — Bargaining partner in collective bargaining agreement governing faculty salaries and employment terms.
- Adelphi University Partner — Collaborates with campus partners at Adelphi University to promote a safer and more equitable workplace.
- Adelphi University Partner — Collaborates with university administration, staff, students, and the Board of Trustees to advance academic pursuits.
- American Association of University Professors Network — Adelphi Chapter aligns with and operates under the mission of the national AAUP organization.
- American Association of University Professors Network — Local chapter of the national AAUP organization.
- American Association of University Professors Network — Member of the AAUP national organization, providing access to publications, webinars, and policy resources.
- American Federation of Teachers Network — Local chapter 6778 of the AFT union.
- American Federation of Teachers Network — Member of the AFT national union, providing access to insurance, discounts, and member benefits.
- Management Partner — Engages in periodic negotiations with management to improve working conditions and benefits for members.
- National Labor Relations Board Government — Legal rights of members are derived from NLRB v. J. Weingarten, Inc., a Supreme Court decision interpreting National Labor Relations Act protections.
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 Leverage for Faculty Rightsmethodology: collective_bargainingBy engaging in collective bargaining and contract enforcement, we improve and protect faculty working conditions and rights, because structured negotiation backed by unified membership creates binding accountability that individual advocacy cannot achieve.
- Intersectional Advocacy for Systemic Equitymethodology: intersectional advocacyBy integrating research on LGBTQ+ rights and intersectionality into union advocacy, we advance equity in higher education, because inclusive analysis strengthens policy outcomes and ensures marginalized faculty voices shape institutional change.
- Representative Governance to Strengthen Democratic Engagementmethodology: representative-governanceBy using elected representatives and formal constitutional governance, we enhance communication and trust between leadership and members, because inclusive, transparent structures increase legitimacy and participation in union actions.