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AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION LOCAL NO 1321
ALBANY, NY · EIN 141249589 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · atu1321.com
revenue
$602K
expenses
$638K
net assets
$290K
employees
32
mission · from form 990

LABOR UNION LOCAL PROVIDES COLLECTIVE BARGAINING REPRESENTATION TO ITS MEMBERS INCLUDING WAGE & HOUR, ARBITRATION, HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE. THE ORGANIZATION MAY FROM TIME TO TIME HOST NATIONAL AND STATE SOCIAL EVENTS FOR ITS OWN MEMBERS AS WELL AS MEMBERS FROM AFFILIATED LABOR OGRANIZATIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1321 is a labor union representing transit workers in New York's Capital Region, including Albany, Schenectady, and Troy. It provides collective bargaining, legal representation, and workplace safety advocacy for its members. The union also engages in legislative advocacy and community outreach to support transit workers and promote public transit.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Collective Bargaining
Represents members in negotiations for wages, benefits, and job security with transit employers
Community Engagement
Organizes events and outreach programs to build solidarity among workers and connect with communities served
Health, Safety, and Training
Implements safety standards and ongoing training programs for transit workers
Legal Transit Support
Provides legal resources and representation for members in workplace disputes and grievances
Legislative Advocacy
Engages with policymakers to influence legislation affecting transit workers and public transportation
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Labor Union Representation & Organizing 2 activities
    • Collective bargaining and contract negotiation
      Negotiates and enforces collective bargaining agreements to secure fair wages, benefits, job security, and improved working conditions for transit workers. Advocates for member rights through formal contract negotiations and policy advocacy.
    • Legal and grievance representation
      Provides legal resources, representation, and a formal grievance process to help members resolve workplace disputes, enforce contractual rights, and address concerns related to wages, hours, and working conditions.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Community outreach and public engagement
      Organizes community events, outreach programs, and participation in regional and national conferences to promote public transit awareness, engage local residents, and build solidarity within the transit community.
  • Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Member training and professional development
      Offers workshops, seminars, and training programs to enhance members’ skills, promote safety best practices, and support professional growth in the transit industry.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Membership meetings and internal communication
      Hosts monthly membership meetings to share updates, review safety protocols, discuss union initiatives, and address member questions. Maintains a bulletin board and calendar to inform members about events, meetings, and job opportunities.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Social and labor movement events
      Hosts social events for members and affiliated labor organizations at national and state levels to strengthen labor solidarity and community engagement.
  • Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
    • Union administration and member services
      Manages union finances, budgeting, and fiscal responsibility; maintains membership records; provides administrative support; processes membership applications; and assists with pension inquiries and job postings.
  • Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 1 activity
    • Workplace advocacy and policy representation
      Engages with policymakers and stakeholders to advocate for fair labor practices, improved safety standards, increased public transit funding, and equitable workplace policies. Ensures transit worker voices are represented in legislative and regulatory discussions.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Workplace health, safety, and wellness initiatives
      Implements and promotes rigorous safety standards, conducts safety workshops, and leads initiatives to improve workplace health, safety, and overall wellness for transit workers.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$602K
Contributions & grants$586K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1610%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$638K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$292K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$290K
Cash$290K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$290K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +16.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 17
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ZACHARY STEVER BUSINESS AGENT / PRESIDENT 50 $91K
KEVIN GRATTO VICE PRESIDENT 10 $25K
JILL JOHNSON RECORDING SECRETARY 10 $24K
MICHAEL GAMBRELL FINANCIAL SECRETARY 10 $24K
JOHNATHAN HARRIS BOARD MEMBER 2 $4K
TRAVIS SHAW BOARD MEMBER 2 $4K
JOHN HUTTON BOARD MEMBER 2 $3K
STEVEN CHAPMAN BOARD MEMBER 2 $3K
JESSE KEETER BOARD MEMBER 2 $3K
DONALD BROOKS SR BOARD MEMBER 2 $3K
JEFFERSON YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 2 $2K
MICHELLE FERRER BOARD MEMBER 2 $2K
MICHAEL FIELDS BOARD MEMBER 2 $2K
AUBREY AUSTIN BOARD MEMBER 2 $1K
RAY RAFFERTY BOARD MEMBER 2 $1K
FLOYD BROOKS BOARD MEMBER 2 $1K
FLORA THOMAS BOARD MEMBER 2 $1K
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION Network — Local affiliate of the national Amalgamated Transit Union.
  • ATU International Network — Local 1321 is part of the larger Amalgamated Transit Union network, participating in regional and national conferences.
  • Amalgamated Transit Union Network — Local affiliate of the national Amalgamated Transit Union representing transit workers in the U.S. and Canada.
  • Amalgamated Transit Union Network — Local chapter of the Amalgamated Transit Union, the largest organization for transit workers across North America.
  • Amalgamated Transit Union Network — Member of a larger network of transit unions across the United States and Canada, enhancing advocacy and access to resources.
  • Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Network — Participates in the annual ATU Convention, connecting with members across North America to share best practices and coordinate union efforts.
  • Community Organizations Partner — Collaborates with community organizations to promote public transit initiatives, safety campaigns, and community outreach programs addressing the needs of transit users and workers.
  • Don Brooks Sr. Partner — Vice President of ATU Local 1321, contributing to union leadership and advocacy.
  • Educational Institutions Partner — Partners with educational institutions to provide training and development opportunities for members, enhancing workforce skills for the evolving transit landscape.
  • Government Agencies Government — Works closely with local, state, and federal government agencies to influence policy decisions affecting the transit industry and represent transit workers' interests in legislative discussions.
  • Jen Sargent Partner — Administrative Assistant/Pension Manager of ATU Local 1321, managing administrative and pension services for members.
  • Joe Pistoia Partner — Recording Secretary of ATU Local 1321, supporting union governance and member representation.
  • Local and State Labor Organizations Partner — Partners with local and state labor unions to strengthen collective advocacy for workers’ rights and fair labor practices through joint initiatives.
  • Michael Gambrell Partner — Financial Secretary of ATU Local 1321, involved in union leadership and operations.
  • Zachary Stever Partner — President/Business Agent of ATU Local 1321, leading advocacy efforts for transit workers.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Collective Bargaining for Worker Protections
    methodology: collective_bargaining
    By engaging in collective bargaining, the union secures fair pay, benefits, and safe working conditions for transit workers, because unified negotiation leverages worker power to influence employer decisions on core labor issues.
  • Community Engagement to Strengthen Transit Advocacy
    methodology: community-engagement
    By building relationships between transit workers and the communities they serve, the union generates public support for transit improvements, because community solidarity increases political leverage and frames transit as a shared public good.
  • Member-Driven Advocacy Through Solidarity
    methodology: member-driven advocacy
    By centering member input and collective action, the union advances worker rights and systemic change, because grassroots-led advocacy ensures alignment with worker priorities and strengthens legitimacy and effectiveness.
  • Worker Solidarity as a Foundation for Systemic Change
    methodology: worker-solidarity
    By organizing around principles of solidarity, safety, justice, and progress, the union advances systemic change in the transit sector, because shared identity and mutual support enable sustained collective action that individual workers cannot achieve alone.