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LOCAL 1181 COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 113107783 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · Small ($100K-$1M)

revenue

$129K

expenses

$169K

net assets

$339K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

TO FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERSHIP BY SEEKING IMPROVED TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT; TO RENDER MORAL AND MATERIAL AID TO MEMBERS AS NEEDED, TO PROVIDE REPRESENTATION AND/OR COUNSEL IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, AND TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AND FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Local 1181 Communications Workers of America is a labor union representing workers in New York. The organization advocates for improved employment terms and conditions, provides legal representation and material support to members, and fosters social and fraternal activities. It operates as a member-focused entity serving its unionized workforce.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Employment Advocacy

Seeks improved terms and conditions of employment for union members through collective bargaining and representation

Legal Representation

Provides counsel and representation to members in legal proceedings related to employment

Member Support Services

Offers moral and material aid to members in need, including emergency assistance and social support

Social and Fraternal Activities

Promotes union cohesion through organized social events and fraternal engagement

activities · 4 groups

What they do

Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Negotiating employment terms and conditions for members
  
  Engages in advocacy to secure improved wages, benefits, and working conditions for union members through collective bargaining and representation in labor negotiations.
Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizing social and fraternal activities for members
  
  Fosters community and solidarity among members through organized social events, gatherings, and fraternal programs that strengthen union cohesion.
Legal Representation for Members 1 activity
- Providing legal representation and counsel to members
  
  Offers legal support and representation to members in legal proceedings related to employment and other matters affecting their rights and interests.
Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
- Providing moral and material aid to members
  
  Delivers financial, emotional, or practical assistance to members during times of need, such as illness, injury, or economic hardship.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2023

revenue

Total revenue$129K

Contributions & grants——

Program service revenue$126K97%

Investment income$3K3%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$169K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$53K

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$349K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$339K

5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -3.4%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3

Name	Title	Hours/wk	Compensation
REBECCA GREENE	President	40	$18K
KATRINA JOHNSON-AIKEN	SEC-TREASURER	20	$9K
SARAH MUHAMMAD	Vice President	20	$9K

strategies · 2

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.

Mutual Aid to Strengthen Member Solidarity 59 orgs

methodology: mutual_aid
By providing legal representation and material aid to members, the organization reinforces solidarity and mutual support because shared resources and protection build trust and collective resilience.
shared approach: Mutual Aid Through Membership Solidarity →
Collective Bargaining for Employment Improvements

methodology: collective_bargaining
By engaging in collective bargaining, the organization advances members' employment terms and conditions because unified advocacy increases leverage in negotiations with employers.