named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy for Immigrant Workers
Coalition efforts to defend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and protect the rights of immigrant workers through public statements and policy advocacy.
NYC Labor Day Rally & March
Annual gathering and march uniting labor unions, workers, and allies to celebrate worker solidarity and advocate for labor rights in New York City.
Workers’ Memorial Day
Annual event honoring workers who died or suffered injury or illness on the job, co-organized with NYCOSH to renew calls for stronger workplace safety protections.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 2 activities
- Advocacy for labor rights and worker protections through public campaigns and legislative actionOrganizes rallies, testifies at hearings, and advocates for legislation such as the Delivery Protection Act and Paid Sick Time Act to advance worker rights and protections in New York City. Mobilizes union members and allies to influence policy and support working people.
- Defending federal worker positions and opposing relocation of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ NYC officesOrganized rallies and mobilized labor leaders, elected officials, and community allies to oppose the relocation of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York offices to New Jersey and to defend women federal workers.
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
- Advocating for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders and immigrant worker rightsCondemned Supreme Court decisions affecting TPS, expressed solidarity with TPS holders, and advocated for congressional action to establish a pathway to citizenship for immigrant workers to protect workforce stability.
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- Organizing and hosting Workers’ Memorial Day events to honor workers killed or injured on the jobHosts annual Workers’ Memorial Day events in Midtown Manhattan to honor New Yorkers who have died, suffered injury, or illness due to workplace incidents, including reading aloud the names of over 40 workers who died in the past year.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Negotiating labor agreements to improve union worker conditionsNegotiated a tentative agreement for Brooklyn Defender Services Union that includes a salary step scale for all workers, reduced management rights, and protections against employer-mandated geolocation tracking of union members.
- Submitting and advancing resolutions at the AFL-CIO Constitutional ConventionSubmitted and secured unanimous adoption of resolutions at the AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention, including Resolution 32 honoring 9/11 rescue and recovery workers and recommitting to support for the World Trade Center Health Program, and helped set broader organizing goals for the labor movement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3.87M
Contributions & grants$128K3%
Program service revenue$3.14M81%
Investment income$54K1%
Other revenue$548K
expenses
Total expenses$3.40M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.92M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.79M
Cash$2.73M
Investments$194K
Liabilities$250K
Net assets$5.54M
Liquid reserves10.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDAN GRIFFITH | PRESIDENT - EFF 7/25 | 40 | $283K |
| SEAN MACKELL | PROGRAM & FIELD COORDINATOR | 40 | $201K |
| VINCENT ALVAREZ | PRESIDENT - THRU 6/25 | 40 | $197K |
| DARIA GLEBA | CONTROLLER | 40 | $149K |
| KATHLEEN WHALEN | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $149K |
board members · 20
- AL VINCENT JR — VICE PRESIDENT - EFF 3/25
- ANDREW ANSBRO — VICE PRESIDENT
- BRANDON MANCILLA — VICE PRESIDENT
- CHRISTOPHER ERIKSON JR — VICE PRESIDENT
- DAVID MERTZ — VICE PRESIDENT
- DENNIS G TRAINOR — VICE PRESIDENT
- DENNIS SCHOCK — VICE PRESIDENT - EFF 6/25
- EDGAR ROMNEY — VICE PRESIDENT
- EDWIN L CHRISTIAN — VICE PRESIDENT
- FRANK MORALES — VICE PRESIDENT - EFF 6/25
- GARY LABARBERA — VICE PRESIDENT
- GEORGE GRESHAM — VICE PRESIDENT - THRU 6/25
- GLORIA MIDDLETON — VICE PRESIDENT
- GREGORY FLOYD — VICE PRESIDENT
- HARRY NESPOLI — VICE PRESIDENT - THRU 6/25
- HENRY GARRIDO — VICE PRESIDENT
- HENRY RUBIO — VICE PRESIDENT
- JAMES C DAVIS — VICE PRESIDENT
- JAMES MAHONEY — VICE PRESIDENT
- JAMES SHILLITTO — VICE PRESIDENT - THRU 6/25
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- 32BJ SEIU Partner — Union whose members were honored at the event and whose leadership delivered remarks.
- AFL-CIO Coalition — NYC CLC is a member organization participating in the AFL-CIO's national convention and advancing shared labor priorities.
- AFL-CIO Network — Central Labor Council New York City AFL-CIO is part of the national AFL-CIO federation, as indicated by alignment with its statements and actions.
- AFL-CIO Network — Member of the national AFL-CIO federation, working in alignment with its broader labor movement goals.
- AFL-CIO Network — Member of the national AFL-CIO labor federation.
- AFL-CIO Network — Participated in the AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention where delegates adopted a resolution and set organizing goals.
- AFL-CIO Network — Participates in the national AFL-CIO structure, submitting resolutions and setting organizing goals at its constitutional convention.
- AFM Local 802 Partner — Joined NYCCLC in a coalition to support federal workers and oppose the relocation of the Army Corps of Engineers.
- Brooklyn Defender Services Union Partner — Represented by ALAA-UAW 2325 in collective bargaining negotiations resulting in a tentative agreement.
- Christine Quinn Government — Engaged in policy advocacy related to the Paid Sick Time Act, facing opposition from Council Speaker Christine Quinn.
- Consortium for Worker Education Partner — Stood in solidarity with NYCCLC and IFPTE Local 98 to oppose the relocation of the Army Corps of Engineers’ offices.
- IATSE Local 4 Partner — Union that organized Brooklyn Bowl stagehands; referenced in joint labor organizing efforts.
- IFPTE Local 98 Partner — Jointly organized a rally to defend women federal workers and preserve the Army Corps presence in NYC.
- IFPTE Local 98 Partner — Jointly participated in a rally to oppose the relocation of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York offices.
- IFPTE Local 98 Partner — Labor ally in organizing a rally to defend women federal workers and preserve the Army Corps presence in NYC.
- NYS AFL-CIO Partner — Collaborated with the NYC Central Labor Council to mobilize union voters during the primary election.
- Neighborhood Defender Services Union Partner — Set a strike deadline and coordinated with ALAA-UAW 2325 in labor actions to preserve cost-free union health insurance.
- New York City Council Coalition — Aligned with NYCCLC in opposing the relocation of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York offices.
- New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health Partner — Co-organized the Workers' Memorial Day event with the Central Labor Council.
- NewsGuild of New York Partner — Partner union taking legal action against Reuters; mentioned as part of shared labor advocacy efforts.
- Teamsters Partner — Supported Amazon Teamsters in advocating for the passage of the Delivery Protection Act in the NYC Council.
- Teamsters Partner — Supported in advocating for the Delivery Protection Act at a New York City Council hearing.
- Teamsters Joint Council 16 Partner — Collaborated with NYC CLC in rallying and testifying for the Delivery Protection Act.
- The Bronx Defenders Union Partner — Set a strike deadline and coordinated with ALAA-UAW 2325 in labor actions to maintain equal pay for professional employees.
- Worker Institute Partner — Co-hosting the 2026 Future of Care Work Convening
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.
- Coalition-Based Advocacy and Mobilizationmethodology: coalition-based advocacyBy forming coalitions with unions, community groups, and elected officials, the council advances worker protections and voter engagement, because broad-based alliances increase political influence and public pressure on policymakers.
- Comprehensive Worker Empowerment Frameworkmethodology: comprehensive worker empowermentBy integrating organizing, immigrant support, safety advocacy, and technological adaptation, the council builds holistic worker power, because addressing interconnected challenges strengthens resilience and unity across the labor movement.
- Labor Solidarity Networkingmethodology: labor-solidarity_networkingBy uniting local unions across trades and sectors, the council strengthens collective advocacy and enables joint action, because shared identity and mutual interest across worker groups amplify political and bargaining power.
- National and Local Policy Advocacy Through Institutional Channelsmethodology: labor movement advocacy through national union structuresBy leveraging both national AFL-CIO structures and local legislative processes, the council advances labor priorities, because multi-level advocacy allows for coordinated influence on policy from grassroots to national conventions.
- Worker Power Through Direct Action and Bargaining Tacticsmethodology: strike-based bargainingBy deploying strike actions and opposing exploitative contractor models, the council increases worker leverage in negotiations, because direct, worker-led confrontation of corporate power creates tangible gains in safety, pay, and job security.