What they call their work
What they do
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 2 activities
- Administers a multi-employer ERISA health and welfare planProvides comprehensive health benefits including hospitalization, medical and surgical care, prescription drugs, vision, dental, and other coverages to members and their dependents through collectively bargained plans under the NOITU Insurance Trust Fund. Will implement benefit enhancements in 2025 such as IVF coverage, improved hearing aid and optical benefits, higher dental and orthotics reimbursement, and expanded chiropractic eligibility.
- Administers a retirement savings plan for union membersOperates a retirement savings plan with pre-tax payroll deductions, diverse investment options, and online account access to support long-term financial security for members through the NOITU Individual Account Plan.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 2 activities
- Advocates for union recognition through formal processesSeeks voluntary recognition of unions via neutral third-party card checks to verify majority support and facilitates participation in National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)-supervised elections to establish collective bargaining rights.
- Conducts worker organizing campaignsSupports unionization efforts by forming employee organizing committees across job classifications, constructing crew lists for communication, using authorization cards to secure commitments for IATSE representation, preparing committees to counter anti-union campaigns, and transitioning them into negotiating committees after NLRB certification.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funds scholarships for union members' childrenAdministers the NOITU Daniel Scholarship Fund, awarding annual scholarships based on scholastic standing, financial need, and personal attainment, including a multi-year Presidential Scholarship renewable for up to four years if a 3.2 GPA is maintained, to support college education for members' children.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Provides no-cost discount program for union membersOffers a no-cost discount program available to IUJAT members and their families as an additional member benefit.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farley Kamhi | Director IT Dept | 40 | $371K |
| Andre Williams | Cnsl & Plan Adm | 40 | $348K |
| Mark Green | Controller/Trst | 30 | $336K |
| David Lieberman | Dir of LLMDC | 40 | $321K |
| Elizabeth Forte | Director of Employer Service | 40 | $268K |
| Mariela Russel-Gore | Claims Director | 40 | $246K |
| Jaemin Kwak | Asst IT Director | 40 | $231K |
| Virendra Shankar | Asst Controller | 40 | $219K |
- Brian Pepper — Union trustee
- CARLOS RODRIGUEZ — Union Trustee
- Charles Reichmann — Emplyr trustee
- Dough Meyerson — Emplyr trustee
- Gerard Jones — Union trustee
- Irwin Siegel — Emp Trst (past)
- Michael Siegel — Emplyr trustee
- ROBERT ABREU — Emplyr trustee
Who they work with
- Federation of Regional Accrediting Commission of Higher Education Government — Requires college or university acceptance to be verified by this accrediting body for scholarship eligibility.
- IATSE Partner — Partners with IATSE to provide union representation for collective bargaining.
- IUJAT Partner — Provides UBenefit discounts exclusively to members of IUJAT.
- International Union of Journeymen and Allied Trades Network — NOITU is a member of the International Union of Journeymen and Allied Trades (IUJAT).
- NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF INDUSTRIAL TRADE UNIONS Partner — Primary affiliated union organization whose members and dependents are served by the trust fund's health and welfare plan.
- NOITU Daniel Lasky Scholarship Fund Network — Scholarship fund providing financial assistance to members' children for higher education.
- NOITU Insurance Trust Fund Network — Administrative entity responsible for managing health and welfare benefits for NOITU members under collectively bargained agreements.
- National Labor Relations Board Government — Engages with the NLRB to conduct government-supervised union representation elections.
How they approach the work
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- Academic Achievement Incentivized by Scholarshipsmethodology: academic-incentive-scholarshipsBy awarding scholarships based on academic performance and personal achievement, the organization encourages higher education pursuit because financial incentives tied to merit reinforce goal-oriented behavior and investment in skills.
- Collective Bargaining for Enforceable Workplace Improvementsmethodology: collective_bargainingBy using collective bargaining to negotiate binding contracts, the organization secures improved wages, benefits, and workplace protections because legally enforceable agreements ensure accountability and sustainability, unlike unenforceable management promises.
- Habit-Driven Retirement Savings via Automatic Enrollmentmethodology: automatic enrollment and payroll deductionBy implementing automatic payroll deductions, the organization fosters consistent retirement savings behavior because making contributions habitual and convenient reduces decision fatigue and increases long-term participation.
- Leadership Development through Education and Empowermentmethodology: educate-elevate-empowerBy educating members, elevating them into leadership roles, and empowering them to shape workplace outcomes, the organization increases member agency and influence because sustained engagement is built on capability and ownership.