named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Asphalt Worker
Hands-on training in asphalt placement, spreading, raking, and compaction, including safety practices related to burns, fumes, and heat stress.
Concrete Flatwork – ACI Certification
ACI certification program for laborers to demonstrate skills in placing, finishing, and protecting concrete flatwork, requiring work experience and performance examination.
Hazardous Waste Worker
40-hour OSHA-compliant training for laborers working on EPA National Priorities List and other hazardous waste sites, with annual 8-hour refresher requirement.
NGA Qualified Gas Program
Training and certification for Con Edison gas work in three categories: Full Gas Mechanic, Dead Conditions Fuser, and Gas Laborer.
OSHA Construction Safety and Health
10- or 30-hour course covering OSHA 1926 regulations, hazard identification, and prevention; includes GHS, Silica Awareness, and Fire Watch certifications.
Traffic Control Supervisor
12-hour course preparing participants to oversee traffic control operations, requiring prior Traffic Control Technician certification and 4,000 hours of experience.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 2 activities
- Delivers safety and skills training for construction workersProvides hands-on training programs in asphalt placement, compaction, boom and scissor lift operation, rigging and signaling, First Aid/CPR/AED, and OSHA 1926-compliant safety practices. Training emphasizes hazard identification, fall protection, and compliance with OSHA Crane and Derrick standards.
- Operates Department of Labor-certified apprenticeship and training programsOffers federally certified apprenticeship and training programs to union members, preparing them for skilled labor roles in construction and related industries. These programs are structured to meet national standards for workforce development.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 2 activities
- Issues remittance reports for member benefitsProvides detailed remittance reports that track and communicate benefits earned by members across multiple construction sectors, including Heavy & Highway, Hazardous Materials Removal, Shaft Tunnel & Caisson, and various building and shift work categories, for compliance and transparency.
- Provides health care, pension, and wage benefits to membersAdministers and provides health care, pension, and wage benefits to union members to support family well-being. These benefits are funded through employer contributions and reported via remittance reports across multiple construction sectors.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Engages in union organizing and collective bargainingConducts union organizing campaigns to bring tens of thousands of workers into collective membership and engages in collective bargaining to improve wages, benefits, and working conditions for members.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Provides free adult education for members and employersOffers a free adult education system focused on developing skills that support community and national development, available to union members and employer partners.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Supports community development through member engagement with youthMobilizes union members to engage with youth in local communities to improve quality of life and future outcomes for children and families.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Complies with federal health care price transparency requirementsPosts machine-readable files containing in-network negotiated rates and out-of-network historical allowed amounts to comply with federal health care transparency regulations.
- Establishes and enforces wage rates for construction workersNegotiates and establishes wage rates for various construction trades and regions, including heavy and highway, building construction, hazardous materials removal, shaft tunnel and caisson, and shift work, effective for one-year or multi-year periods. These rates apply to workers in specific counties and sectors across New York.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.74M
Contributions & grants$1.64M94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$99K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.17M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.34M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.26M
Cash$734K
Investments$3.39M
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$4.26M
Liquid reserves22.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -10.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 12
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Merritt | Business Man/Tr | 40 | $293K |
| Dario Boccarossa | Business Man/Tr | 40 | $218K |
| Miguel Cruz | President | 40 | $172K |
| Anthony Ilardi | Vice President | 40 | $109K |
| Massimo Buccheri | Recording Secre | 1 | $650 |
| Giuseppe Muia | Auditor | 1 | $600 |
| Jarainare Arellano | Sgt at Arms | 1 | $600 |
| Jose Helder | Executive Board | 1 | $600 |
| Michael Serendensky | Auditor | 1 | $600 |
| Renato Leone | Executive Board | 1 | $600 |
| William Rowan | Auditor | 1 | $600 |
| Wilfredo Moreno | Executive Board | 1 | $550 |
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Atlantic Concrete Institute (ACI) Partner — Provides certification standards for the Concrete Flatwork – ACI Certification program.
- Barnes, Iaccarino & Shepherd LLP Partner — Fund Counsel for the Benefit Funds.
- Citrin Cooperman Partner — Fund Auditor for the Benefit Funds.
- Con Edison Partner — Collaborates on the NGA Qualified Gas Program, requiring members to complete Con Edison testing for gas-related work.
- Empire Partner — Third-party administrator responsible for maintaining and updating machine-readable files for the Fund's in-network and out-of-network pricing data.
- Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) Network — Laborers Local 235 is an affiliate of LIUNA.
- Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) Network — Local 235 is an affiliate of LIUNA.
- Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) Network — Local 235 is a proud affiliate of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA).
- Marshall & Moss Administrative Services Partner — Fund Administrator for the Benefit Funds.
- New York State Laborers Union Network — Local 235 is part of the New York State Laborers' Union, which represents over 40,000 members across more than 36 local unions and 5 district councils.
- New York State Laborers' Organizing Fund Partner — Collaborates with the New York State Laborers' Organizing Fund, which supports union locals through activities such as picketing, worker outreach, and contractor negotiations.
- OSHA Government — Provides regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA 1926) that inform safety training programs and certification requirements.
- Segal Company Partner — Fund Consultant and Actuary for the Benefit Funds.
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 for Economic Advancementmethodology: collective-bargainingBy negotiating wages, benefits, and working conditions through collective bargaining, the union improves economic outcomes for workers because unified representation increases leverage in labor negotiations and ensures fair compensation across trades and regions.
- Education and Training as Pathways to Workforce Developmentmethodology: workforce-development-through-educationBy providing free, high-quality adult education and skills training—including classroom and hands-on components leading to certification—the union enables individual advancement and strengthens the skilled workforce because accessible, practical training improves employability and job performance in construction trades.
- Worker Solidarity as a Foundation for Dignity and Justicemethodology: labor-solidarityBy organizing workers into a unified union body, the organization advances justice, dignity, and honor for laborers because collective strength fosters mutual support, amplifies voice, and legitimizes demands for equitable treatment.