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LOCAL UNION NO 3 OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS

FLUSHING, NY · EIN 135574127 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · local3ibew.org
revenue
$29.6M
expenses
$22.9M
net assets
$63.3M
employees
100
mission · from form 990

MEMBER SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Local Union No. 3 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is a labor union representing electrical workers in New York. It provides member services including collective bargaining, job placement, training, and benefits administration. The union also supports volunteer initiatives and advocates for worker rights and infrastructure investment.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Camp Integrity at Redwood
Summer camp for children of Local 3 members, offering outdoor education and recreational activities funded by the Educational & Cultural Trust Fund
Electrical Workers Without Borders North America (EWWBNA)
Volunteer program where Local 3 members help wire homes and connect electrical service in underserved communities, including the Navajo Nation
Vets4Vets Community Construction Project
Initiative to renovate VFW halls and American Legion posts in the NYC metro area, promoting union membership among veterans
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Facility access and engagement for members
      Hosts open houses at Camp Integrity, allowing members to visit and engage with the union’s facility, and supports member connection through events like the Vets4Vets Symposium at the Electrical Industry Training Center.
  • Union-Contractor Construction Partnerships 1 activity
    • Infrastructure development for member employment
      Creates employment opportunities for Local 3 members through participation in large-scale energy infrastructure projects such as the construction and improvement of transmission lines and substations under the Propel NY Energy project.
  • Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 1 activity
    • Legislative advocacy and public safety campaigns
      Advocates for labor legislation such as the Faster Labor Contracts Act by organizing members to contact congressional representatives; warns developers and the public about safety hazards and substandard conditions on non-union construction sites.
  • Labor Union Member Support Services 1 activity
    • Member support services
      Offers practical services to members including online dues payment, change of address forms, and distribution of work clothing and boots to apprentices through donation drives such as the “Community Threads” clothing drive.
  • Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
    • Memorial and community service projects
      Organizes member volunteer efforts for community and patriotic service, including planting flags at thousands of headstones at Cypress Hills National Cemetery in honor of fallen soldiers during Memorial Day weekend.
  • Labor-Backed Candidate Endorsements & Electoral Support 1 activity
    • Political advocacy and candidate support
      Organizes member volunteers to conduct phone banks and canvassing efforts to support Labor-endorsed candidates in elections, including during the New York primary election.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Workforce training and safety education
      Conducts professional development and safety training programs for members, including a 40-hour Electrical Safety Professional course delivered over eight nights at New York training facilities.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Distribution of child identification kits to members
      Provides and distributes free child identification kits, which include tools for recording children's physical characteristics and fingerprints, exclusively to Local 3 IBEW members upon request to support family safety in emergencies.
    • Electrification projects in partnership with the Navajo Nation
      Supports the “Light Up Navajo” program by volunteering to wire homes and connect meter loops to the electrical grid in partnership with the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, contributing to the electrification of nearly 9,000 Navajo households; provides stipends of $1,000 per week for up to two weeks to Local 3 members participating in the project.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$29.57M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$27.97M95%
Investment income$1.54M5%
Other revenue$69K
expenses
Total expenses$22.89M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$14.92M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$69.85M
Cash$19.27M
Investments$46.76M
Liabilities$6.53M
Net assets$63.31M
Liquid reserves34.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 20
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHRISTOPHER ERIKSON BUSINESS MANAGER 40 $335K
JOSEPH PROSCIA JR FINANCIAL SECRETARY 38 $321K
LANCE VAN ARSDALE ASST BUSINESS MGR 38 $321K
RICHARD DUVA ASST BUSINESS MGR 38 $321K
THOMAS CAPURSO ASST BUSINESS MGR 38 $321K
JOSEPH SANTIGATE III ASST BUSINESS MGR 38 $320K
THOMAS J CLEARY PRESIDENT 38 $320K
CHRISTOPHER ERIKSON JR SR ASST BUSINESS MGR 38 $319K
TANYA FERGUSON EXECUTIVE BOARD 5 $25K
STEVEN MOY EXECUTIVE BOARD 5 $25K
LOUIS ALVAREZ VICE PRESIDENT 10 $24K
FRANCIS GONSALVES EXAMINING BOARD 1 $22K
SASCHA SWANSON EXAMINING BOARD 1 $22K
DAVID HOCHMAN EXECUTIVE BOARD 5 $21K
PATRICK MOQUIN EXECUTIVE BOARD 5 $21K
ROBERT FOXX EXAMINING BOARD 5 $21K
DAMON ARMSTRONG TREASURER 10 $16K
MICHAEL LORETO RECORDING SECRETARY 10 $15K
KEVIN COLLINS EXAMINING BOARD - PAST 1 $13K
EMANUEL YLLESCAS EXAMINING BOARD 1 $9K
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Apprentice Advisory Committee Partner — Committee that identified the need for work clothes and boots and helped lead the clothing drive.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Source of information on cyclosporiasis shared by the organization
  • Dan Goldman Partner — Endorsed and supported by Local 3 due to his history of supporting the union and labor priorities.
  • Electrical Workers Without Borders North America Partner — Collaborates with EWWBNA on the "Light Up Navajo" program to bring electricity to Navajo households.
  • Grace Meng Partner — Endorsed and supported by Local 3 for her record of standing with the union and supporting labor interests.
  • Jessica Ramos Partner — Recognized as a legislative ally who has consistently worked for working people and labor interests.
  • Jessica Scarcella-Spanton Partner — Recognized as a legislative ally who has consistently supported working people and labor priorities.
  • Joint Industry Board Partner — Collaborates on delivering the Electrical Safety Professional training through its Safety Department.
  • Navajo Tribal Utility Authority Government — Receives volunteer support and collaboration from Local 3 through the "Light Up Navajo" initiative.
  • Navajo Tribal Utility Authority Partner — Collaborates with Local 3 and other IBEW locals to wire homes and connect electrical service in the Navajo Nation.
  • New York City Department of Veterans’ Services Government — Commissioner participated in Local 3’s Memorial Day tribute and Vets4Vets Symposium.
  • New York Independent System Operator Government — Selected project partners for the Propel NY Energy initiative and provides oversight of grid reliability.
  • New York Power Authority Partner — Co-executor of the Propel NY Energy project with New York Transco.
  • New York Transco Partner — Co-executor of the Propel NY Energy project with NYPA.
  • Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-1) Government — Proposed the Faster Labor Contracts Act in the House and is a member of IBEW Local 351.
  • Tom DiNapoli Partner — Endorsed by Local 3 for re-election as NY State Comptroller due to his pro-union record and support for labor.
  • Tom Suozzi Partner — Endorsed and supported by Local 3 for his support of the union and positive impact on members' livelihoods.
  • U.S. House of Representatives Government — Submitted the Faster Labor Contracts Act for consideration and passed it on June 9th.
  • Union Labor Advisory Network (ULAN) Partner — Co-organized the Vets4Vets Symposium with Local 3 to promote union membership for veterans.
  • Union Labor Works & CardWorks Partner — Hosts the online dues payment portal for Local Union No. 3
  • building trades unions Coalition — Collaborates with other building trades unions to raise awareness about safety issues on non-union construction sites.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Legislative Advocacy to Strengthen Collective Bargaining
    methodology: legislative-advocacy
    By advocating for legislative action to prevent delays in first-contract negotiations, the union strengthens collective bargaining rights because timely contract establishment ensures newly organized workers gain enforceable workplace protections and union legitimacy.
  • Peer-Led Support for Apprentice Development
    methodology: peer-led_support
    By engaging apprentices to identify and address needs within their own cohort through peer-led initiatives, the union fosters more responsive and relatable support systems because shared experience increases trust, participation, and relevance of solutions.
  • Political Mobilization to Advance Labor Interests
    methodology: political-mobilization
    By mobilizing members to support candidates aligned with IBEW policies, the union advances labor protections and collective bargaining rights because elected officials influence legislation and regulatory enforcement that impact working conditions and union growth.
  • Skilled-Trade Volunteer Deployment for Energy Access
    methodology: skilled-trade_volunteer_deployment
    By deploying skilled electrical workers to wire homes in underserved communities, the union accelerates access to electricity because technical expertise from trained professionals ensures safe, rapid, and reliable electrification where basic utilities are lacking.
  • Union Workforce as Infrastructure and Community Investment
    methodology: union-workforce-infrastructure
    By using a union-represented, locally based workforce to build critical energy infrastructure, the union strengthens grid reliability and promotes equitable economic development because local hiring circulates wages within the community and union standards ensure long-term quality and safety.