named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Grievance and Arbitration
Offers members representation in disputes with management, including steward support and formal arbitration procedures to enforce contract rights.
Member Benefits
Provides access to health benefits, including the Union Health Center at 160 West 26th St, and coordination with UNITE HERE Health and other providers.
Political Action Committee (PAC)
Supports pro-worker candidates and legislation, combats anti-union corporate influence, and promotes worker rights through political engagement.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 3 activities
- Advocates for worker safety and labor policy reformsOrganized campaigns for heat safety standards for airline catering and kitchen workers in New Jersey, including filing unfair labor practice charges and advocating for state-level heat protection rules. Advocated for expansion of the Healthy Terminals Act, recognized by Governor Hochul at LaGuardia Airport.
- Negotiates union contracts and secures worker benefits through advocacyEngages in master contract negotiations and advocacy to secure wage increases (up to $11/hour in NJ), health and welfare benefits, pension protections, job retention during contractor transitions, and a $25 minimum wage for Levy workers at Barclays. Successfully advocated for extended healthcare coverage for 15,000 airport workers via the NY State budget.
- Supports displaced workers through direct action and legal advocacyOrganizes daily pickets at Brookhaven Lab cafeteria to protest job losses and supports displaced union workers. Provided intervention for Brooklyn Nets concessions workers in 2023 to prevent a strike and continues to represent workers facing layoffs or hiring discrimination.
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Labor-Backed Candidate Endorsements & Electoral Support 1 activity
- Endorses and supports political candidates aligned with labor interestsEndorsed and publicly supported political candidates including Bill de Blasio, Phil Murphy, Eric Adams, Jumaane Williams, and other elected officials in New York and New Jersey who advance worker-friendly policies.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Provides access to public benefits and immigration legal servicesOperates a dedicated phone line to provide information and referrals to city benefits and immigration legal services for union members and affected workers.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Represents service workers in collective bargaining and workplace advocacyOrganizes and represents over 17,000 food service, hospitality, and event venue workers across New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey. Provides direct support through shop stewards who advocate for fair contracts, benefits, job protections, and workplace dignity.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Builds union capacity through education and leadership developmentFounded and operates the Culinary Education Center in the Bronx and Manhattan to train members. Participates in FMCS training programs for contract implementation and has played a key role in expanding Local 100’s membership from 4,000 to over 18,000.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.81M
Contributions & grants$193K2%
Program service revenue$7.28M93%
Investment income$52K1%
Other revenue$292K
expenses
Total expenses$8.45M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$2.78M
Grants paid out$48K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.80M
Cash$4.79M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$4.80M
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSE MALDONADO | PRESIDENT | 40 | $193K |
| SURGIDA LOZADA | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 40 | $146K |
| DENNIS DIAZ | DIRECTOR | 40 | $100K |
| CYNTHIA PATTERSON | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 2 | $11K |
| GERARD CERDA | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 2 | $10K |
| HAMDY ELAMSROUSY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $5K |
| RICARDO MENDONCA | TRUSTEE | 2 | $4K |
| CHRISTINA DUBOSE | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 2 | $3K |
| MARIA GOMEZ | TRUSTEE | 2 | $3K |
| HUGO RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 2 | $3K |
board members · 14
- ANDREW LARRIER — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- ANSEL WATSON — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- ELIZABTEH MONGE — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- EUDOCIO ALMONTE — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- JEFFERSON MCKINLEY — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- JULIO MOREL — EXECUTIVE BOARD - PAST
- KEITH LEWIS — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- MARIA BOLANOS — EXECUTIVE BOARD - PAST
- MARIA CAMPOS — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- NANCY HARRIS — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- OLGA GENAO — EXECUTIVE BOARD - PAST
- SHELLY JACKSON — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- WILLIAM DEVON — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- YARITZA OCHART — EXECUTIVE BOARD
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Align Partner — Partners with The Alliance for a Greater New York to create good jobs, build vibrant communities, and advance democratic accountability in New York.
- Baker’s Union Partner — Collaborates with Baker’s Union on joint boycott actions against Mondelez International.
- Bill de Blasio Partner — Endorsed for re-election as NYC Mayor in 2016.
- Brooklyn Nets Partner — Supported concessions workers at Barclays Center in 2023 to avert a strike.
- Eric Adams Partner — Endorsed and congratulated for election as NYC Mayor.
- Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Government — Provides training to union members on contract implementation and mediation.
- Governor Kathy Hochul Government — Engaged with state leadership in connection with the expansion of the Healthy Terminals Act at LaGuardia Airport.
- Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Partner — Collaborates to connect members with city services, legal resources, and support for recently arrived immigrants.
- Mondelez International Partner — Jointly targeted with Baker’s Union in a boycott over job relocations and labor practices.
- National Labor Relations Board Government — Filed unfair labor practice charges with the NLRB to seek legal enforcement of workers' rights.
- New York City Central Labor Council Partner — Collaborates with the NYC Central Labor Council to improve the lives of workers and advance economic and social justice in New York City.
- New York Communities for Change Partner — Works with NYCC, a coalition of working families, to fight for social and economic justice across New York State.
- Phil Murphy Partner — Endorsed and congratulated for re-election as NJ Governor.
- Shaun Abreu Partner — Recognized María Gómez as a Woman leader within the union community.
- Sodexo Partner — Supported Sodexo workers at Newark Airport in 2022.
- State of New Jersey Government — Engaged in advocacy efforts related to proposed state-level heat safety standards for workers.
- State of New York Government — Collaborated on policy initiatives including the Healthy Terminals Act at LaGuardia Airport.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Government — Directs members to USCIS for official visa and immigration status information.
- UNITE HERE Network — Local affiliate of the national UNITE HERE union network.
- UNITE HERE International Network — Local 100 is affiliated with UNITE HERE International, drawing on its support and representing part of its broader membership.
- UNITE HERE International Network — Local 100 member represented as delegate at international convention.
- UNITE HERE International Union Network — Local 100 is an affiliate of the UNITE HERE International Union, gaining strength and resources through solidarity with other affiliated unions.
- UNITEHERE International Union Network — Sits on the General Executive Board of the UNITEHERE International Union.
- US Department of State Government — Refers members to the Department of State for visa and international travel information.
strategies · 4
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 and Worker Powermethodology: collective_bargainingBy organizing workers into unions and leveraging collective bargaining, the union secures enforceable contracts that produce fair wages, benefits, and workplace protections because unified worker action increases leverage against employers.
- Enforceable Workplace Standards Through Union Representationmethodology: contract_enforcementBy negotiating and enforcing union contracts with binding provisions on job security, scheduling, and grievances, the union ensures workplace fairness because formalized, legal accountability mechanisms protect workers more effectively than voluntary employer policies.
- Integrated Advocacy in Pro-Union Environmentsmethodology: integrated_advocacyBy combining union organizing with legislative advocacy and political action in favorable political contexts like New York, the union advances worker protections because aligned political and community pressure multiplies the impact of labor campaigns.
- Worker-Led Organizing and Leadership Developmentmethodology: worker_led_organizingBy centering leadership and decision-making in the lived experience of workers, the union builds authentic engagement and durable power because worker-led movements generate deeper trust, participation, and strategic relevance.