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
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Advocates for improved wages, benefits, and working conditions through collective bargainingPromotes programs aimed at increasing employment opportunities and securing better wages, fringe benefits, and working conditions for union members via collective bargaining efforts.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Hosts apprenticeship information sessions and conducts applicant interviewsOrganizes 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.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizes member and family engagement eventsHosts 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.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Provides member education on health benefitsConducts informational meetings for members regarding open enrollment periods for health funds, ensuring members are informed about their benefits and coverage options.
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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
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pathwaymethodology: apprenticeship_pathwayBy 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 Termsmethodology: collective_bargainingBy 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 Orientationmethodology: pre_application_orientationBy 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 Trainingmethodology: workforce_development_through_union_trainingBy 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.