named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Blarr Memorial Award
Annual award given to a member who has shown outstanding support for Local 1122 in memory of Art Blarr, a dedicated union leader.
Community Services Committee
Supports initiatives related to human rights and women's empowerment within the union and broader community.
Legislative Political Action Team (LPAT)
Engages in political advocacy to support pro-worker legislation and protect labor rights at the state and federal levels.
Weingarten Rights Education
Program to inform members of their right to union representation during investigatory interviews that could lead to discipline.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Advocates for pro-worker legislation and voting rightsAdvocates for the preservation of pro-worker laws and regulations, and conducts voter registration efforts as part of its legislative program to increase union member political engagement.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Develops community services and member recognition programsDevelops community service initiatives as part of union activities and confers annual awards to members who demonstrate exceptional support for the union.
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Union and Member Organization Facility Operations 1 activity
- Operates local union offices and supports internal governanceMaintains local union offices (e.g., in Buffalo, NY), supports building operations, and provides guidance on union representation rights. Engages in internal governance through bylaw reviews, member education, and technology-based communication systems.
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Promotes equity, inclusion, and union engagementAdvocates for the removal of systemic barriers to fair treatment in the workplace and promotes inclusion across race, culture, religion, gender, disability, and other identities. Mobilizes members through campaigns such as weekly observances and educational initiatives to strengthen union unity.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Represents workers in collective bargaining and labor advocacyEngages in collective bargaining on behalf of workers, negotiating and securing labor contracts with major telecommunications companies including AT&T Mobility, Verizon, and Frontier. Activities include negotiating wage increases, contract extensions, and coverage for newly transitioned employees.
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Advocacy for Worker Health and Leave Policies 1 activity
- Secures paid family leave and job protections for workersNegotiates and advocates for paid family leave policies that include job protection, continued health insurance, and protection from retaliation, covering situations such as bonding with a new child, caring for a family member, military deployment, and public health quarantine due to COVID-19.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$948K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$920K97%
Investment income$450%
Other revenue$28K
expenses
Total expenses$813K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$576K
Grants paid out$11K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.07M
Cash$1.07M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.07M
Liquid reserves15.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -5.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS ANTONIO | PRESIDENT | 30 | $88K |
| JUSTIN HERKEY | AREA V.P. | 20 | $62K |
| WILLIAM ENRIGHT | AREA V.P. | 20 | $53K |
| JEAN NELSON | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 30 | $52K |
| KELLY WLODARCZYK | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 30 | $50K |
| LORI MARRANCA | AREA V.P. | 20 | $48K |
| MEGAN BUSH | AREA V.P. | 20 | $44K |
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- AFL-CIO Network — Part of the AFL-CIO federation through affiliation with CWA
- AT&T Mobility Partner — Negotiated a four-year tentative labor agreement for CWA members under the Orange Contract.
- CWA District 1 Coalition — Collaborates with CWA District 1 in contract negotiations and ratification efforts for Verizon workers.
- CWA Local 1103 Coalition — Member local in the coalition supporting the Verizon contract ratification.
- CWA Local 1103 Partner — Local union whose members first wore red in unity following the death of their steward during a strike.
- CWA Local 1104 Coalition — Member local in the coalition supporting the Verizon contract ratification.
- CWA Local 1107 Coalition — Member local in the coalition supporting the Verizon contract ratification.
- CWA Local 1111 Coalition — Member local in the coalition supporting the Verizon contract ratification.
- CWA Local 1115 Coalition — Member local in the coalition supporting the Verizon contract ratification.
- CWA Local 1118 Coalition — Member local in the coalition supporting the Verizon contract ratification.
- CWA Local 1120 Coalition — Member local in the coalition supporting the Verizon contract ratification.
- CWA Local 1123 Coalition — Member local in the coalition supporting the Verizon contract ratification.
- CWA Local 1124 Coalition — Member local in the coalition supporting the Verizon contract ratification.
- CWA Local 1126 Coalition — Member local in the coalition supporting the Verizon contract ratification.
- CWA Local 1170 Coalition — Member local in the coalition supporting the Verizon contract ratification.
- CWA Local 1400 Coalition — Member local in the coalition supporting the Verizon contract ratification.
- Communications Workers of America Network — Local affiliate of the national Communications Workers of America union
- Dennis Trainor Partner — Communicates with Verizon members on contract extension as part of the bargaining committee leadership.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for organizational communication and outreach
- IBEW New England Partner — Collaborates on joint contract ratification efforts with Verizon workers.
- IBEW New Jersey Partner — Collaborates on joint contract ratification efforts with Verizon workers.
- IBEW New York Partner — Collaborates on joint contract ratification efforts with Verizon workers.
- IBEW T6 Partner — Partner union local that supported the contract agreement for Verizon workers.
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for organizational communication and outreach
- Ironworkers Local 6 Partner — Co-hosts events with Ironworkers Local 6.
- New York State Government — Partnered with New York State in the implementation and advocacy of the Paid Family Leave policy.
- Twitter Partner — Social media platform used for organizational communication and outreach
- Verizon Partner — Negotiated an Agreement in Principle to bring Frontier-employed CWA members under Verizon's collective bargaining agreements.
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 with Strategic Leveragemethodology: strike-leverage bargainingBy coordinating bargaining across districts and integrating members into larger bargaining units, CWA increases leverage in negotiations; strike readiness and demonstrated worker resiliency are used as tactical pressure points to secure favorable outcomes because unified, scalable action strengthens the union’s negotiating position.
- Member Advocacy and Procedural Protectionsmethodology: union-representation-in-disciplinary-proceedingsBy ensuring union representation in disciplinary proceedings and promoting direct member advocacy, CWA protects worker rights and deters employer overreach because procedural fairness strengthens trust in the union and reduces unjust dismissals or penalties.
- Member-Driven Collective Powermethodology: member_mobilizationBy mobilizing members through grassroots activism and unified coalitions, CWA builds collective power that drives labor gains because broad-based, bottom-up engagement strengthens legitimacy, participation, and resilience in negotiations and policy advocacy.
- Tangible Benefits as Bargaining Anchormethodology: member-benefits-driven bargainingBy framing contract demands around deliverable economic benefits—such as paid family leave and job security—CWA increases member buy-in and negotiation success because members are more likely to sustain collective action when outcomes directly improve their livelihoods.