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International Union UAW Local 2300

Ithaca, NY · EIN 161173801 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · region9.uaw.org

revenue

$1.1M

expenses

$984K

net assets

$1.0M

employees

program ratio

mission · from form 990

Promote social/economic justice through collective bargaining, meetings, education, communication, organizing, community action, administration, maintenance of property/assets, delivery of benefits to represented mbrs, fraternal & social activities & activities which further common interests of the mbrship.

profile · synthesized from sources

International Union UAW Local 2300 represents service and maintenance workers at Cornell University, TCAT, Tompkins County Public Library, and other public and municipal employers in the Ithaca, NY area. The union advances economic and social justice through collective bargaining, contract enforcement, and member education. It also engages in community action and supports worker advocacy at the regional and national level.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Collective Bargaining

Negotiates and enforces labor contracts for workers at Cornell University, TCAT, Ithaca Housing Authority, and other represented employers

Community Service Committee

Organizes volunteer activities such as food drives to support local community needs

Know Your Contract Workshop

Educational sessions to help members understand their rights and responsibilities under union contracts

activities · 10 groups

What they do

Labor Union Representation & Organizing 2 activities
- Advocates for reinvestment in domestic manufacturing and workers
  
  Advocates for Stellantis to reinvest corporate profits into domestic manufacturing operations and worker compensation rather than stock buybacks and dividends.
- Conducts collective bargaining and labor negotiations
  
  Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with employers including Cornell University, Ithaca Housing Authority, and Bolton Point to secure worker rights and benefits.
Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Administers union operations and manages assets
  
  Manages and maintains union property, financial assets, and administrative functions to ensure organizational stability and compliance.
Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Educates members on union contracts and rights
  
  Hosts workshops and boot camps to educate members about their collective bargaining agreements, contract enforcement, and labor rights.
Labor-Backed Candidate Endorsements & Electoral Support 1 activity
- Endorses candidates for employee representation bodies
  
  Endorses candidates such as Maria Peck for the Cornell Employee Assembly to support aligned representation in workplace governance.
Internal Organizational Elections 1 activity
- Hosts regional and national union conventions and meetings
  
  Organizes and participates in union conventions, including the 39th UAW Constitutional Convention, and accepts delegate nominations during membership meetings.
Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Organizes food drives and community service initiatives
  
  Organizes food drives to collect and deliver donations to the Cornell Food Pantry and calls for member volunteer participation in community service.
Women's Leadership & Peace Network Building 1 activity
- Organizes leadership development and member mobilization events
  
  Conducts leadership development activities, member mobilization institutes, and solidarity-building events for Women’s and TOP members.
Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Provides member benefits and supports fraternal activities
  
  Delivers benefits and facilitates social and fraternal events for union members to strengthen community and solidarity.
Faculty & Academic Labor Union Representation 1 activity
- Represents service and maintenance workers at multiple institutions
  
  Represents employees at Cornell University, TCAT, Tompkins County Public Library, Finger Lakes Library System, Bolton Point, and Ithaca Housing Authority through union representation and collective bargaining.
Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advocates for worker health and safety
  
  Advises and encourages union members to file accident reports when working outdoors during hazardous air quality conditions to protect health and safety rights.
- Opposes union structural changes to protect democratic processes
  
  Organized advocacy and member outreach to oppose the proposed merger of Region 9 and Region 9A, upholding democratic procedures under Article 10, Section 18 of the UAW Constitution.
- Publishes policy positions and negotiation proposals
  
  Prepares and publishes whitebooks outlining union positions and proposals, such as those directed at Cornell University during collective bargaining.

financials · form 990 · fy2025

revenue

Total revenue$1.07M

Contributions & grants$00%

Program service revenue$1.05M98%

Investment income$10K1%

Other revenue$11K

expenses

Total expenses$984K

Program expenses0%

Admin / overhead0%

Fundraising0%

Salaries & benefits$174K

Grants paid out$0

Largest expense lineCompensation

balance sheet

Total assets$1.08M

Cash$1.04M

Investments$0

Liabilities$62K

Net assets$1.02M

Liquid reserves12.7 mo

6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +20.8%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 12

Name	Title	Hours/wk	Compensation
RONDA L PARK	Financial Secretary	46	$69K
MOLLY C SWERTFAGER	RECORDING SECRETARY	25	$46K
CHRISTINE CHARLES	2nd Vice PRESIDENT	6	$12K
JOHN TAVARES	President	4	$9K
CHAUNCEY BENNETT	Vice President	1	$2K
SHELBY BUCHE	Trustee	2	$2K
MARK SACKETT	TRUSTEE	1	$1K
RYAN STRATTON	Sargent of Arms	1	$1K
STEPHANIE HESLOP	Trustee	1	$1K
JULES GINENTHAL	Trustee	0	$75
Kevin McClain	Trustee	0	$75
PAMELA SILLIMAN	Trustee	0	$75

board members · 1

Marybeth Kohena — Trustee

relationships · 25

Who they work with

Bolton Point Partner — Negotiated collective bargaining agreement
Bolton Point Partner — Represents workers at Bolton Point.
Building Trades Council Partner — Collaborates with the Building Trades Council in supporting candidates for campus governance.
Cornell Food Pantry Partner — Partner organization receiving food drive donations and collaborating on distribution efforts.
Cornell University Partner — Negotiated collective bargaining agreement
Cornell University Partner — Represents service and maintenance employees at Cornell University.
Cornell University Partner — Represents service and maintenance workers at Cornell University.
Cornell University Partner — Union communicates with members about reporting exposures through Cornell's EHS Incident Reporting Portal.
Finger Lakes Library System Partner — Represents employees of the Finger Lakes Library System.
Finger Lakes Library System Partner — Represents workers at Finger Lakes Library System.
International Executive Board Government — Engaged the International Executive Board to oppose the merger of Region 9 and Region 9A.
International Union UAW Network — UAW Local 2300 is a local chapter within the International Union UAW structure.
International Union UAW Network — UAW Local 2300 operates as a local within the broader International Union UAW structure.
Ithaca Housing Authority Partner — Negotiated collective bargaining agreement
Ithaca Housing Authority Partner — Represents service and maintenance employees at the Ithaca Housing Authority.
Ithaca Housing Authority Partner — Represents workers at Ithaca Housing Authority.
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water System Partner — Represents clerical and technical staff at the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water System.
Stellantis Partner — Engaged in advocacy to influence corporate investment decisions, urging Stellantis to fulfill its commitment to American manufacturing.
TCAT Partner — Represents bus drivers and mechanics employed by TCAT.
TCAT Partner — Represents transit workers at TCAT.
Tompkins County Public Library Partner — Represents professional and support staff at Tompkins County Public Library.
Tompkins County Public Library Partner — Represents professional and support staff employees at the Tompkins County Public Library.
UAW Network — Member local of the UAW participating in constitutional convention and broader union governance.
UAW Region 9 Network — Local 2300 is part of UAW Region 9, indicating a regional affiliation within the larger union structure.
UAW Secretary-Treasurer and Women’s/TOP Department Network — Hosts and coordinates the UAW Women's/TOP Conference in collaboration with UAW Local 2300.

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 Economic and Social Justice Tool

methodology: collective_bargaining_and_member_engagement
By combining collective bargaining with member education, organizing, and community action, the union strengthens worker representation and solidarity, advancing both economic and social justice because empowered, informed members are better able to assert their rights and influence workplace outcomes.
Member-Led Democracy and Mobilization

methodology: member_led_democracy
By using democratic elections for leadership and training member-led mobilization, the union ensures accountability and builds collective action capacity because member-driven participation fosters ownership, trust, and sustained engagement in union activities.
Worker Voice in Governance and Safety Advocacy

methodology: worker_representation_in_governance
By advocating for worker representation in decision-making bodies and promoting documentation of workplace hazards, the union protects member health and advances safer conditions because including frontline perspectives leads to more responsive and effective policy and enforcement.