COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS & JOINERS OF AMERICA LOCAL 277

BINGHAMTON, NY · EIN 452431524 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · carpenters277.com
revenue
$657K
expenses
$666K
net assets
$374K
employees
23
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE PROGRAMS TO INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, FRINGE BENEFITS AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR MEMBERS ENGAGED IN WORK WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION PRIMARILY THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Union representing commercial carpenters in upstate New York, focused on securing employment opportunities, improved wages, and better working conditions through collective bargaining. Offers apprenticeship training and journeyperson pathways for new members. Operates primarily in the Binghamton, Horseheads, and Syracuse areas.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Apprenticeship Training Program
Training program for individuals with little or no experience in commercial carpentry; requires attendance at an informational session and interview
Journeyperson Member Program
Pathway for experienced commercial carpenters to join the union through online application and interview with a Business Representative
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
    • Advocates for improved wages, benefits, and working conditions through collective bargaining
      Promotes programs aimed at increasing employment opportunities and securing better wages, fringe benefits, and working conditions for union members via collective bargaining efforts.
  • Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
    • Hosts apprenticeship information sessions and conducts applicant interviews
      Organizes monthly informational sessions for apprenticeship applicants at three locations across New York State, followed by interviews for those who attend and submit an online application. Also conducts interviews for journeyperson applicants who submit applications online.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Organizes member and family engagement events
      Hosts events such as a family fun day, Women’s History Month rally, and participation in the Syracuse St. Patrick’s Day Parade to engage union members, their families, and the broader community.
  • Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
    • Provides member education on health benefits
      Conducts informational meetings for members regarding open enrollment periods for health funds, ensuring members are informed about their benefits and coverage options.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$657K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$513K78%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$140K
expenses
Total expenses$666K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$136K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$374K
Cash$374K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$374K
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 11
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KEVIN EISNOR TRUSTEE 1 $3K
JOHN MACK TRUSTEE 1 $3K
ROBERT TOKOS VICE PRESIDENT 1 $3K
JAMES MASON PRESIDENT 2 $3K
FRED SWAYZE JR TREASURER 1 $2K
BRIAN NOTEBOOM FINANCIAL SECRETARY 1 $2K
THOMAS IORIZZO RECORDING SECRETARY 1 $2K
MITCHELL LATIMER WARDEN 1 $2K
ROBERT LYNCH TO 12025 TRUSTEE 1 $2K
JONAH BIXBY FROM 12025 TRUSTEE 1 $1K
ANDREW KELLY CONDUCTOR 1 $750
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • National Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Constructors (NASMART) Network — Uses NASMART's online membership application system for journeyperson applicants.
  • North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Network — Local 277 is part of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, indicating regional coordination and representation.
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.

  • Apprenticeship Pathway
    methodology: apprenticeship_pathway
    By offering structured training to individuals with little or no experience, the union creates a reliable entry route into commercial carpentry, because standardized skill development produces job-ready workers and expands the qualified workforce.
  • Collective Bargaining for Improved Employment Terms
    methodology: collective_bargaining
    By using collective bargaining as a primary method, the union achieves better wages, benefits, and working conditions, because negotiated agreements with employers leverage group power to secure gains that individual workers could not obtain alone.
  • Pre-Application Orientation
    methodology: pre_application_orientation
    By requiring prospective apprentices to attend an in-person information session before applying, the union increases applicant commitment and ensures informed participation in the apprenticeship pipeline, because early engagement filters out non-serious candidates and aligns expectations.
  • Workforce Development Through Union Training
    methodology: workforce_development_through_union_training
    By providing ongoing skills training, the union enhances members’ career progression and job performance, because continuous learning increases employability, adaptability, and earning potential in the trade.