named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Benefits Administration
Administers supplemental benefits and coordinates with benefits provider for members
Collective Bargaining
Negotiates and enforces union contracts on behalf of court reporters and surrogates in New York City
Member Representation
Provides grievance support and labor-management dispute resolution for members
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Labor Union Member Support Services 1 activity
- Administering member benefits and resourcesProvides benefits administration services, access to union contracts, organizational bylaws, court reporter manuals, minute agreement forms, transcript rate information, and supplemental benefits resources to members through dedicated systems and staff support.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Facilitating court reporter training accessSupports professional development by facilitating access to court reporter training through the Plaza College A to Z Program.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Maintaining organizational leadership structure and directoryProvides a directory of leadership and committee members and maintains an elected leadership structure with defined roles including president, vice presidents, treasurer, and secretary.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Producing donor reports and program updatesProduces and distributes donor reports for Project Steno, including updates as of January 2025, to support donor engagement and transparency.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Representing members in labor relations and grievancesEngages in collective bargaining, represents members in labor-management disputes, and handles employee grievances on their behalf.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publishing educational materials on AI risks in legal transcriptionProduces and disseminates educational materials highlighting the risks of automated speech recognition and AI-generated transcripts in legal settings to inform policy and practice.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$462K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$394K85%
Investment income$21K5%
Other revenue$47K
expenses
Total expenses$610K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$280K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.28M
Cash$55K
Investments$1.21M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.28M
Liquid reserves24.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -1.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC ALLEN | President | 35 | $136K |
| VALERIE MONACO | 2nd VP (past) | 3 | $13K |
| JOHN CARDILLO | Legislative Off | 3 | $12K |
| Denise Huntington | Treasurer(past) | 35 | $12K |
| Kelly Swasey | 3rd VP | 3 | $9K |
| Lisa Kramsky | Secretary | 3 | $9K |
| VERA MONACO | 1st VP | 3 | $9K |
| Donna Sadowski | 2nd VP | 3 | $9K |
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- NCRA Network — Member organization linked to NCRA-approved court reporting programs and career resources.
- Plaza College Partner — Collaborates to offer the A to Z Program for aspiring court reporters.
- Project Steno Partner — Supports and reports on donor-funded initiatives to promote stenography education and recruitment.
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.
- Human-Centered Court Reporting Advocacymethodology: human-centered_court_reportingBy advocating for human-led transcription over AI-generated alternatives, the organization preserves accuracy and integrity in legal records, because human judgment reduces risk of error in high-stakes judicial contexts.
- Labor Representation for Employment Securitymethodology: labor-representationBy representing members in labor negotiations and dispute resolution, the organization secures improved employment terms and systemic advocacy, because collective bargaining increases leverage and protects professional standards.
- Workforce Pipeline Development via Education Partnershipsmethodology: workforce_pipeline_developmentBy building accessible training pathways through partnerships with educational institutions, the organization ensures a sustainable pipeline of future court reporters, because lowering entry barriers increases workforce diversity and professional continuity.