named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Collective Bargaining Representation
Negotiates and enforces contracts for lay educators in Catholic schools, covering salary, health insurance, pension benefits, and working conditions
Faculty and Contract Reporting Compliance
Requires member schools to submit faculty lists, teacher schedules, and employment contracts by specified deadlines to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements
Union Dues Collection and Management
Administers monthly dues collection from member schools and maintains membership records for teachers and educational assistants
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Teachers Union Representation 4 activities
- Advocacy for improved employment terms for lay facultyAdvocates for fair wages, health insurance, pension benefits, and safer working conditions for lay faculty in Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of New York, with a documented history of improvements over more than 50 years.
- Expansion of union representation to educational support staffExtended union membership and representation to classroom aides, assistants, and other support personnel in Catholic schools, advocating for their professional recognition and improved working conditions.
- Professional unity and organizational capacity buildingUnites teachers, librarians, counselors, and educational assistants in Catholic schools into a single professional organization to strengthen collective voice and institutional effectiveness.
- Union representation and collective bargaining supportRepresents lay educators in collective bargaining negotiations with the Archdiocese of New York, enabling members to vote on employment terms and conditions; includes organizing campaigns such as 'Work to Rule' actions and rallies to pressure the Archdiocese during negotiations.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Member benefits administrationAdministers a range of direct benefits for members, including $10,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance after twelve months of continuous membership, tuition discounts for graduate education, and a discount program on consumer goods and services using code FCT.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Professional development support for educatorsProvides resources and support to help members improve their teaching techniques and professional skills, including access to online catechist formation courses through ArchNYLAB for certification.
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Union Dues Collection and Administration 1 activity
- Union dues processingCollects monthly union dues from teachers and aides through payroll deductions, requiring schools to forward payments by the 10th of the following month.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Membership verification and data collectionCollects and verifies employment data including full names, job titles, and current-year employment status; receives annual and supplemental faculty lists from member schools by October 30 and February 1, and obtains copies of teacher contracts via the Archdiocese.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.13M
Contributions & grants$1.13M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.20M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$741K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$78K
Cash$74K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$78K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEANNE COLE | PRESIDENT | 40 | $148K |
| LIFEN L LIANG | SECTY/TREAS. | 40 | $138K |
| TERESA J CLARKE | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $138K |
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- AP News Government — Partnered with AP News for distribution of a press release advocating for educational assistants.
- Archdiocese Government — Negotiating party in collective bargaining discussions with FCT on behalf of teachers.
- Archdiocese Office of Teacher Personnel Partner — Receives teacher contracts and schedules from schools and forwards them to the Union; serves as intermediary for employment documentation.
- Archdiocese of New York Government — Collaborates with the Archdiocese of New York to administer the Catechist Certification Program.
- Archdiocese of New York Government — Primary employer and bargaining counterpart for represented lay faculty in Catholic schools.
- Associate Superintendent of Teacher Personnel Government — Facilitates transmission of teacher and aide schedules and contracts to the Union by October 1 and other deadlines.
- Dominican University Partner — Offers tuition discounts for teachers and administrators in the Archdiocese of New York.
- Equitable Partner — Provides the Basic Life/AD&D Insurance Policy to members of the Federation of Catholic Teachers.
- Fordham Partner — Offers tuition discounts for teachers and administrators in the Archdiocese of New York.
- ID.me Partner — Partner organization used for identity verification of teachers.
- Iona University Partner — Offers tuition discounts for teachers and administrators in the Archdiocese of New York.
- Mercy College Partner — Offers tuition discounts for teachers and administrators in the Archdiocese of New York.
- Molloy University Partner — Offers tuition discounts for teachers and administrators in the Archdiocese of New York.
- Seton Hall University Partner — Offers tuition discounts for teachers and administrators in the Archdiocese of New York.
- St. John’s University Partner — Offers tuition discounts for teachers and administrators in the Archdiocese of New York.
- St. Thomas Aquinas Partner — Offers tuition discounts for teachers and administrators in the Archdiocese of New York.
- Staten Islander News Organization Partner — Collaborated with the organization for media coverage and public communication of union expansion.
- Working Advantage Partner — Partner organization providing discount benefits to Federation of Catholic Teachers members.
- other education and labor organizations Partner — Cooperates with other education and labor organizations on matters of mutual concern.
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 Professional Standards and Equitymethodology: collective_bargainingBy exercising collective bargaining rights, the Federation secures improved compensation, benefits, and working conditions for Catholic school educators, because democratic negotiation strengthens teacher voice and institutional accountability, leading to fairer and more sustainable employment terms.
- Professional Recognition as a Driver of Dignity and Effectivenessmethodology: professional_recognition-and-compensationBy advocating for formal recognition, fair wages, and inclusion of educational assistants and support staff, the Federation enhances their professional dignity and effectiveness, because validation of role contributions increases morale, retention, and team cohesion within Catholic education.
- Social Justice Advocacy in Catholic Educationmethodology: social_justice_advocacyBy advancing social justice principles within Catholic schools, the Federation promotes equitable compensation and working conditions, because aligning labor practices with Catholic social teaching strengthens moral legitimacy and institutional integrity.