named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust Fund
Provides skills training and professional development for union members and apprentices in the plumbing and steamfitting trades
Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy
Establishes procedures for reporting and investigating sexual harassment complaints within the union and its training programs, in compliance with New York State law
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 2 activities
- Apprenticeship training program deliveryDelivers a five-year apprenticeship program requiring 1,080 hours of classroom instruction and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training, with starting pay at 50% of a Journeyworker's wage.
- Safety and certification trainingProvides safety training including 10- and 30-hour OSHA outreach programs, CPR/first aid certification, and access to a weld shop for training during evenings and weekends.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 2 activities
- Collective bargaining representationProvides collective bargaining representation for members to negotiate wages, benefits, and working conditions.
- Union organizing and worker supportSupports workers seeking to improve pay, benefits, and working conditions through union organizing and provides full-time job opportunities in partnership with contractors.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Administration of pension, health, and annuity benefitsProvides pension, health, and annuity benefits to over 1,900 active and retired members, their dependents, and beneficiaries.
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Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 1 activity
- Advocacy for workers' rights and union protectionsAdvocates for union rights by prohibiting employer retaliation, surveillance, threats, and coercive tactics related to union activity and protecting the right to organize and solicit membership.
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Construction Industry Advocacy & Standards 1 activity
- Installation and maintenance of piping systemsInstalls, fabricates, and services mechanical piping systems in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors across Western New York.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Workplace sexual harassment prevention and responseConducts investigations into sexual harassment complaints, distributes policies to employees, requires supervisors to report incidents, and provides complaint forms to ensure due process.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advanced and specialty training for journeymenOffers advanced training for journeymen in medical gas installation, orbital welding, plumbing code compliance, and other specialized areas.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.54M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.35M94%
Investment income$83K2%
Other revenue$114K
expenses
Total expenses$2.56M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.03M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.93M
Cash$1.85M
Investments$1.85M
Liabilities$318K
Net assets$5.61M
Liquid reserves17.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD EVANS | BUS. MGR/FIN. SEC-TREAS | 56 | $221K |
| JEFFREY ZUBLER | BUSINESS AGENT | 48 | $197K |
| JOSE RODRIGUEZ | BUSINESS AGENT, EXAM. BD | 48 | $197K |
| DANIEL FRANKOWSKI | BUSINESS AGENT | 1 | $88K |
| CHRISTOPHER KANDEFER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $6K |
| RUDY WOLF | RECORDING SECRETARY | 1 | $1K |
| RYAN OLSZEWSKI | FINANCE COMMITTEE | 1 | $825 |
| KODY WOLFER | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | $770 |
| GUY LITTLE | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | $760 |
| CHRISTOPHER SZYKOWNY | INSIDE GUARD | 1 | $715 |
| KEVIN BEUTLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $715 |
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Board of Trustees Coalition — Responsible for receiving reports of sexual harassment or retaliation when it is inappropriate to report to the Training Director.
- Buffalo Building & Construction Trades Council Coalition — Local Union 22 is affiliated with the Buffalo Building & Construction Trades Council, a coalition of local unions in the construction industry
- Jobs With Justice Partner — Linked as an allied organization advocating for worker rights and economic justice
- NYS Department of Labor Government — Referred to as a state-level labor regulatory and informational resource
- National Labor Relations Board Government — Referred to as a federal agency enforcing labor rights and collective bargaining protections
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Files apprenticeship program documentation and scoring forms with the NYS Department of Labor.
- New York State Pipe Trades Coalition — Collaborative body of pipe trade unions in New York State, of which Local 22 is a part
- Partnered Contractors Partner — Contractors who employ individuals referred through Local 22 for full-time work in the mechanical piping trades.
- Rich Evans Government — Local 22 Business Manager
- Trustees of the U.A. Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 22 Benefit Funds Partner — Responsible for administering, amending, and interpreting the pension, health, and annuity benefit plans.
- U.S. Department of Labor Government — Referred to as a resource for labor-related regulations and protections
- United Association Network — Local Union 22 is part of the national United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry
- United Association Network — Member local of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry.
- Western New York Area Labor Federation Coalition — Local Union 22 is connected to the Western New York Area Labor Federation, a regional body representing multiple labor organizations
strategies · 4
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 Bargaining for Employment Standardsmethodology: collective_bargainingBy negotiating collectively, the union secures improved wages, benefits, and working conditions for members because unified worker power creates leverage in employer negotiations.
- Labor-Management Partnerships for Quality Service Deliverymethodology: labor-management_partnershipBy collaborating with union contractors as integrated teams, the union delivers high-quality, cost-competitive construction services because alignment between labor and management improves efficiency and accountability.
- Worker Organizing as a Pathway to Improved Conditionsmethodology: worker_organizingBy organizing workers into union representation, the union produces better wages, benefits, and workplace protections because collective action enables systemic change in labor relations.
- Workforce Investment Through Union-Based Trainingmethodology: workforce_investmentBy investing in training and development, the union builds a skilled, reliable workforce because structured capacity-building ensures long-term industry readiness and career sustainability for members.