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LOCAL 36-INTLBROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS

ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 352219456 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · ibew36.org
revenue
$590K
expenses
$446K
net assets
$1.3M
employees
27
mission · from form 990

LABOR UNION

profile · synthesized from sources

IBEW Local 36 is a labor union representing over 375 utility workers employed by Rochester Gas & Electric in Rochester, NY. The union negotiates collective bargaining agreements to secure fair wages, benefits, and safe working conditions. It also engages in political advocacy to support policies that benefit its members and the broader working class.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    TO SETTLE ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES BY ARBITRATION, IF POSSIBLE.
  2. #2 $0
    TO CULTIVATE FEELINGS OF FRIENDSHIP AMONG THOSE OF OUR INDUSTRY, ASSIST EACH OTHER IN SICKNESS OR DISTRESS, BY LEGAL AND PROPER MEANS, ELEVATE THE MORAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF OUR MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDENTS, IN THE INTEREST OF A HIGHER STANDARD OF CITIZENSHIP.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Collective Bargaining
Negotiates and enforces contracts covering wages, benefits, and working conditions for utility workers at Rochester Gas & Electric
Member Representation
Provides grievance handling and dispute resolution services to protect workers' rights under union contracts
Political Action
Organizes members to engage with elected officials and advocate for pro-worker legislation and policies
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Labor Union Representation & Organizing 3 activities
    • Collective bargaining for improved wages, benefits, and working conditions
      Negotiates and enforces collective bargaining agreements to secure higher wages, better benefits, and improved job security for electrical workers across sectors such as utilities, construction, telecommunications, and government. Evidence indicates members earn higher compensation compared to non-union workers.
    • Member representation in employer-employee disputes
      Resolves labor disputes between employers and employees through formal arbitration processes, ensuring fair treatment and adherence to contractual agreements.
    • Utility worker representation in RG&E service areas
      Holds jurisdiction over utility work performed by employees of Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) since 2003 and represents over 375 skilled professionals across utility divisions including field operations, system operations, and customer service.
  • Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
    • Mutual aid and member support services
      Provides financial, emotional, and social support to members and their families during times of sickness or personal distress, while promoting moral, intellectual, and social development within the union community.
  • Labor-Backed Candidate Endorsements & Electoral Support 1 activity
    • Political and legislative advocacy
      Engages in collective political action to influence policy and support legislative initiatives that align with members’ interests; endorses and supports political leaders who advocate for the union community while opposing those who do not.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$590K
Contributions & grants$549K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$41K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$446K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$224K
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.35M
Cash$1.23M
Investments$0
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$1.32M
Liquid reserves33.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 14
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DANIEL CURRAN PRESIDENT 28 $67K
JEFFERY SONDERVAN PAST PRESIDENT 28 $39K
DANIEL M TERMINE EX.BOARD/ASST.BUS.MGR 1 $10K
FRANK GERNSTER TREASURER 2 $9K
JAMES CURRAN EX.BOARD/ASST.BUS.MGR 1 $5K
ANTHONY LOBRUTTO V. PRES 1 $4K
CRAIG P OLIVER REC. SECTY 2 $3K
FRANK BELLAVIA EX.BOARD 1 $3K
MARTIN KOSTER EX.BOARD 1 $3K
JEREMY M DUGO EX.BOARD 1 $2K
ERIC MCKERROW EX.BOARD 1 $2K
CHAVAY PASSAMONTE EX.BOARD 1 $2K
MICHAEL MYERS EX.BOARD 1 $2K
DJ JAVIER EX.BOARD 1 $2K
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Rochester Gas & Electric Partner — Holds jurisdiction over utility work performed by employees of Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E).
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 Action and Political Advocacy
    methodology: collective_action
    By organizing members into unified political and legislative campaigns, the union advances workers' interests through policy change, because group mobilization amplifies influence on decision-makers.
  • Collective Bargaining for Worker Empowerment
    methodology: collective_bargaining
    By negotiating collectively, workers achieve fair pay, benefits, and workplace protections that exceed what individuals could secure alone, because unified bargaining increases leverage in employer negotiations.
  • Mutual Aid and Member Solidarity
    methodology: mutual_aid
    By fostering mutual support and solidarity among members, the union improves social and moral conditions and strengthens collective identity, because shared commitment reinforces member engagement and resilience.