named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Employment Assistance
Helps members secure employment in the elevator construction trade through job placement and contractor coordination
Jurisdictional Defense
Protects the craft’s jurisdiction by advocating for union-only work rights and resolving disputes with other trades and employers
Wage Standardization
Maintains fair wage standards through collective bargaining and adherence to national agreements like the Atlantic City Plan
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Advocacy for Worker Health and Leave Policies 1 activity
- Advocates for labor and safety legislationEngages in advocacy to shape federal and state labor and safety policies, including successful efforts to pass the New York City Construction Safety Act (Local Law 196), elevator safety laws in New Jersey, and new licensing requirements for elevator mechanics in New York.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Conducts outreach to educate workers about union rights and membershipEngages in direct educational outreach to unrepresented workers, both on and off the job site, to inform them about workplace rights, wages, benefits, and union membership opportunities.
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Union Member Communications 1 activity
- Facilitates communication and democratic engagement among membersMaintains communication channels for stakeholders including project managers, apprentices, and journeymen, and publishes The Elevator Constructor journal since 1903 to support democratic exchange within the union.
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Construction Industry Advocacy & Standards 1 activity
- Installs, services, repairs, and modernizes conveyance systemsSpecializes in the installation, service, repair, and modernization of elevators, escalators, and other conveyance systems across New York City, Westchester, Rockland, Long Island, and New Jersey.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Operates a confidential member assistance programProvides 24/7 confidential support for union members and their families dealing with substance abuse disorders or mental health issues through a dedicated member assistance program.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Operates a four-year apprenticeship training programProvides a structured four-year apprenticeship combining on-the-job training with weekly classroom instruction in safety, electrical systems, and field applications to prepare apprentices for mechanic certification exams.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizes member events and community building activitiesHosts an annual family picnic for union members and their families to strengthen community ties and foster engagement.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Secures employment and protects labor standards for elevator constructorsAssists union members in securing employment, maintains fair wage standards, and protects the craft's jurisdiction through collective bargaining and labor advocacy.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Administers union operations and member servicesManages union administrative functions including a payment portal for monthly dues, processing refund requests within three days, and responding to member support inquiries within 12–24 hours on business days.
- Supports solidarity efforts with other unionsProvides financial support to other local unions during labor disputes, including contributions to the Ottawa Defense Fund for striking Canadian elevator constructors and aid to Local #8 in San Francisco during an open shop challenge.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$10.12M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$9.52M94%
Investment income$328K3%
Other revenue$269K
expenses
Total expenses$9.63M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$4.69M
Grants paid out$205K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.69M
Cash$11.45M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$11.69M
Liquid reserves14.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +0.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 25
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD LEGOTTE | PRESIDENT/BUSINESS MGR | 55 | $459K |
| MICHAEL RIEGGER | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 55 | $408K |
| LEE PIRONE | VP-BUSINESS AGENT/DAY SECRETARY | 55 | $406K |
| DENIS KILDUFF | VP-BUSINESS AGENT | 55 | $397K |
| BRIAN HOUSER | ORGANIZER | 40 | $363K |
| SUE ANN NOBLE | OFFICE MANAGER | 40 | $279K |
| MARIO DIMEO | MAINTENANCE | 40 | $278K |
| ANDREW SCHRETTNER | VP-BUSINESS AGENT | 55 | $234K |
| THOMAS WHOOLEY | VP-BUSINESS AGENT | 55 | $234K |
| STEVE MAZZA | VP-BUSINESS AGENT | 55 | $233K |
| SANDRA ARAGON | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | 40 | $199K |
| MATTHEW MCELDUFF | ORGANIZER | 40 | $189K |
| PHILIP DUCATELLI | VP-BUSINESS AGENT/RECORDING SECRETARY | 55 | $176K |
| CONSTANTINE KAZIS | VP-BUSINESS AGENT/EXAMINING BOARD | 55 | $174K |
| JONATHAN SADEL | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | $20K |
| BRENDAN MCCARRICK | RECORDING SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 1 | $19K |
| THOMAS FALCONER | EXAMINING BOARD/WARDEN | 1 | $12K |
| DAVID DAMBREVILLE | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | $12K |
| JOHN HOOK | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | $8K |
| WILLIAM BULGER | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | $8K |
| JOSEPH MUNDY | EXAMINING BOARD | 1 | $8K |
| BRENDAN LOFTUS | EXAMINING BOARD | 1 | $7K |
| MICHAEL GRATACOS | EXAMINING BOARD | 1 | $6K |
| ANTHONY SEKULO | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | $6K |
| VITO CATALDO | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 1 | $6K |
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- American Federation of Labor Government — Secured charter recognition from the AFL in 1903 and participated in its national conventions to resolve jurisdictional disputes.
- Brendan Loftus Partner — Director of the Member Assistance Education Program, serving as primary contact for confidential support services.
- Construction Skills Partner — Collaborates on training and employment initiatives in the construction industry.
- Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund Partner — Collaborates on workforce development and training initiatives, including through ElevatorInfo.
- Elevator Manufacturers Association Partner — Negotiated agreements with the union on job creation and repair work during the Great Depression.
- End Users Partner — Stakeholder group with whom the union maintains correspondence for operational and service-related feedback.
- Helmet To Hardhats Partner — Partners to connect military service members with careers in the elevator construction trade.
- Helmet To Hardhats NY Partner — State-level partnership to support veterans transitioning into the elevator construction trade in New York.
- IUEC Network — Local 1 is part of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) network.
- IUEC Network — Local affiliate of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC).
- International Union of Elevator Constructors Network — Local One is one of 76 local unions within the International Union of Elevator Constructors, which represents over 25,000 members in the U.S. and Canada.
- International Union of Elevator Constructors Network — Member of the international union representing over 25,000 elevator constructors in the U.S. and Canada.
- National Elevator Industry Education Program (NEIEP) Partner — Provides comprehensive training to Local One members through a structured education program.
- National Elevator Industry Educational Program Partner — Jointly operates the apprenticeship training program for elevator constructors.
- Nontraditional Employment For Women Partner — Partners to train and place women in skilled trades, including elevator construction.
- Owners Partner — Stakeholder group engaged through correspondence regarding elevator construction projects.
- Project Managers Partner — Professional partners with whom the union communicates regarding project coordination and execution.
- Qualified Elevator Inspector Training Fund Partner — Collaborates on inspector training and certification programs.
- Rock The Vote Partner — Partners to promote voter registration and civic engagement among union members.
- Union Payment Solutions Partner — Third-party service provider referenced in liability clause for the payment portal.
- United States Department of Labor Government — Federal agency whose formation and enforcement of labor laws were influenced by organized labor advocacy.
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.
- Jurisdictional Defense Through Technological Adaptationmethodology: technological vigilanceBy maintaining exclusive control over elevator construction and repair and continuously adapting to technological advancements, the union preserves its relevance and authority, because specialized expertise in evolving systems justifies dedicated union oversight and prevents non-union labor from encroaching on complex work.
- Policy Advocacy for Safety Standards Enhances Worker and Public Protectionmethodology: policy-advocacy-for-safety-standardsBy advocating for state and local legislation aligned with federal labor protections, the union advances worker and public safety, because consistent and strong safety standards in construction and elevator operations reduce accidents and reinforce the necessity of trained, unionized labor.
- Skilled Trade Unionism as Infrastructure and Livelihood Improvementmethodology: skilled-trade-unionismBy organizing elevator constructors into a unified labor union, the organization improves urban infrastructure quality and worker livelihoods, because collective bargaining ensures high standards of workmanship, safety, and fair compensation that unorganized labor cannot sustain.
- Worker Organizing Through Direct Education Drives Unionizationmethodology: worker-organizing-through-educationBy conducting one-on-one education of unrepresented workers about labor rights and collective benefits, the union builds support for unionization and secures better contracts, because personalized outreach increases trust and understanding of how collective action improves working conditions.
- Workforce Training and Certification Ensures Safety and Jurisdictional Integritymethodology: workforce-training-and-certificationBy investing in comprehensive, integrated training through NEIEP, the union produces highly skilled and safe elevator mechanics, because combining classroom learning with on-the-job application reinforces technical mastery and justifies the union’s exclusive jurisdiction over the craft.