named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
Administers five collective bargaining agreements with IBEW Local 25 covering over 2,300 workers across inside/outside, residential, telecommunications, and maintenance sectors.
Wicks Law Advocacy
Advocates for enforcement of New York's Wicks Law, which requires separate bidding for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing on public projects over $50,000 to ensure fair competition and cost efficiency.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Construction Industry Advocacy & Standards 5 activities
- Advocacy for electrical contracting industry interestsAdvocates for policies and regulations that benefit member electrical contractors by engaging with local, state, and federal government bodies, including school districts, and monitoring legislation that impacts the industry.
- Business development and competitiveness support for membersProvides member electrical contractors with access to industry publications, technical assistance, market research, business services, and programs designed to help them secure more work and remain competitive.
- Community engagement and charitable initiativesParticipates in local initiatives and charitable activities to support the community, promote electrical safety, and advance innovation in the electrical contracting field.
- Promotion and marketing of NECA contractorsConducts promotion and marketing of NECA member contractors to government entities and within the construction industry, emphasizing safety, timeliness, and adherence to budget.
- Support for Wicks Law in public constructionAdvocates for the Wicks Law to protect public interest in publicly funded construction projects by promoting cost-effectiveness, preventing corruption, and limiting special interest influence in the bidding process.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 2 activities
- Advanced training facility operationDevelops and maintains a state-of-the-art training facility equipped with advanced classroom technology to support the education and skill development of electricians.
- Apprenticeship and workforce training programsOperates a joint apprenticeship and training program in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, combining paid on-the-job construction work with evening classes in electrical theory and hands-on laboratory instruction to develop skilled electricians.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Contract negotiation and labor relations representationRepresents local electrical contractors in contract negotiations and administers five labor contracts with Local Union 25, IBEW, to further business interests and ensure stable labor relations.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Joint labor-management advocacy and governance in benefit fundsParticipates in the governance of employee benefit funds by serving as trustees on pension, health, and training funds, ensuring joint labor-management oversight.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Member networking and collaboration programsHosts regular events and meetings for member contractors to connect, share best practices, collaborate on projects, and gain competitive advantages through peer learning.
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
- Substance abuse prevention and workplace safety programImplements a substance abuse-free workplace program on Long Island by including Substance Abuse Language (Category I) in all newly negotiated contracts and promoting drug-free construction sites.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Support for technological and economic adaptationOperates programs to help member companies access technological innovations, navigate economic changes, secure legislative and regulatory representation, obtain skilled workers, and improve service delivery.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.43M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.14M80%
Investment income$184K13%
Other revenue$103K
expenses
Total expenses$1.38M
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead41%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$657K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.92M
Cash$548K
Investments$2.11M
Liabilities$110K
Net assets$2.81M
Liquid reserves23.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- ALBERT DE PACE — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL SANCHEZ — GOVERNOR
- KURT FELDMANN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL MAIMONE — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN CADIEUX — DIRECTOR
- VITO CUDIA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Charles Gardner Partner — Director of Government Affairs for the organization, responsible for advocacy and inter-organizational communication.
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Partner — Collaborates with local unions of the IBEW as a multi-employer bargaining agent for member contractors.
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 25 Partner — Collaborates with IBEW Local 25 to develop and implement substance abuse programs and include Substance Abuse Language in collective bargaining agreements.
- J.A.T.C. Partner — Collaborates with the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee on workforce development and training programs.
- Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Nassau/Suffolk Counties Partner — Joint committee with labor and management representatives that delivers electrician apprenticeship and training programs in partnership with the organization.
- Local Union 25, IBEW Partner — Collaborates on administering five collective bargaining agreements covering various sectors of electrical work.
- Long Island JATC Partner — Collaborates on apprenticeship and training programs for electricians.
- National NECA Network — Local chapter affiliated with National NECA, delivering national programs alongside local initiatives.
- State University of New York at Buffalo Partner — Cites research by Professor Brian E. Becker from the School of Management at SUNY Buffalo in support of separate prime contracting.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City Partner — References an economic study authored by the Department of Economics at UMKC on the impact of prevailing wage law repeal.
- local and state government bodies Government — Engages with local and state government bodies to advocate for fair regulations and policy support for the electrical contracting industry.
- union counterparts Partner — Collaborates with union counterparts to strengthen the electrical industry.
- union counterparts Partner — Collaborates with union partners to deliver training and ensure quality electrical work.
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.
- Advocacy for Separate Prime Contracting to Improve Market Efficiencymethodology: value-based_advocacyBy promoting separate prime contracting models through cost-based evidence and policy advocacy, the organization drives lower project costs and higher quality, because competitive specialization among contractors increases accountability and innovation.
- Collective Representation in Labor Negotiationsmethodology: collective_representationBy acting as a unified bargaining agent for electrical contractors, the organization achieves better contract terms and industry influence, because collective representation increases negotiating power and alignment with labor partners.
- Labor-Management Partnership for Industry Quality and Trainingmethodology: labor-management_partnershipBy co-governing training and employment practices with labor unions, the organization improves workforce quality and industry standards, because joint decision-making aligns training with real-world demands and strengthens trust between labor and management.