named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Union Organizing Campaigns
Supports workers in forming unions at workplaces across retail, nonprofit, and manufacturing sectors, including recent campaigns at Starbucks and the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families.
Worker Advocacy and Representation
Provides representation in contract negotiations, workplace disputes, and labor rights enforcement for thousands of unionized workers in New York and New Jersey.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Internal communications and member updatesProduces a newsletter to communicate updates about activities and organizing efforts across the Joint Board to members and stakeholders.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Worker representation and union organizingRepresents thousands of workers in retail, manufacturing, garment, and distribution center industries across New York and New Jersey. Provides support for unionization efforts, including filing union election petitions and advocating for workers following union votes, such as in multiple Starbucks locations and nonprofit organizations like Garden State Equality and The Baffler.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Public advocacy campaigns for garment workersCollaborated with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to elevate the visibility of garment workers through a public photo portfolio released on Met Gala Monday, highlighting their contributions and working conditions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.49M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.38M39%
Investment income$1.60M46%
Other revenue$520K
expenses
Total expenses$3.86M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$2.33M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$89.91M
Cash$293K
Investments$80.42M
Liabilities$317K
Net assets$89.59M
Liquid reserves251.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE KELLY | MANAGER | 40 | $171K |
| FRED KAPLAN | SECRETARY TREASURER | 40 | $146K |
| NANCY PEREZ | OFFICER | 5 | $4K |
| SHEILA HERISSE | OFFICER | 1 | $925 |
| VENUS SCOTT | OFFICER | 1 | $882 |
| EVERTON SMITH | OFFICER | 1 | $794 |
| JULIO GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $334 |
| THOMAS ROWELL | OFFICER | 1 | $99 |
| CHARLES SIMMONS | OFFICER | 1 | $76 |
| OMAR ARMILLA - ALTERNATE | OFFICER | 1 | $72 |
board members · 1
- DALE MASTRULL — OFFICER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union Partner — Merged with ILGWU in 1995 to form UNITE!, a predecessor to Workers United.
- Garden State Equality Partner — Represents workers at this organization through unionization efforts.
- International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union Partner — Historic predecessor union from which Workers United traces its origins.
- Office of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Partner — Collaborated on a public photo portfolio initiative to celebrate garment workers.
- Starbucks Workers United Partner — Collaborates with workers to organize union elections at Starbucks locations across New York.
- The Baffler Partner — Represents workers at this organization through unionization efforts.
- Union of Needle trades, Industrial, and Textile Employees Partner — Formed in 1995 through the merger of ILGWU and ACTWU, leading to the formation of Workers United.
- Workers United Network — Regional affiliate of the national Workers United union.
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.
- Multicultural Solidarity Organizing 166 orgsmethodology: multicultural_solidarity_organizingBy organizing across languages, cultures, and industries, the organization builds broader, more inclusive worker movements because shared solidarity across diverse groups strengthens collective bargaining power and movement resilience.shared approach: Collective Bargaining Power →
- Worker-Centered Policy Advocacy 166 orgsmethodology: worker-centered_advocacyBy advocating for strong contracts, workplace democracy, and protective policies, the organization improves working conditions because institutionalizing worker voice in governance leads to equitable outcomes and systemic change.shared approach: Collective Bargaining Power →
- Worker-Led Union Organizing 166 orgsmethodology: worker-led_union_organizingBy supporting workers to lead unionization efforts, such as filing for elections and resisting retaliation, the organization builds sustainable worker power because grassroots leadership fosters ownership, resilience, and legitimacy in labor campaigns.shared approach: Collective Bargaining Power →
- Labor Reform Through Historical Advocacy 40 orgsmethodology: labor-reform-through-advocacyBy connecting current labor struggles to historical tragedies, the organization creates moral and political urgency for reform because historical memory strengthens public empathy and justifies structural changes in labor law and enforcement.shared approach: Storytelling for Truth and Healing →
- Public Visibility as Advocacy Leverage 5 orgsmethodology: public-visibility-advocacyBy elevating the public profile of marginalized workers—such as garment workers—through high-visibility campaigns with political and media figures, the organization increases employer and policymaker accountability because visibility creates reputational risk and political pressure for change.shared approach: Reputational Pressure for Accountability →