American Federation of Teachers-OCM BOCES

Liverpool, NY · EIN 237363852 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · ocmbftunion.org

revenue

$119K

expenses

$109K

net assets

$129K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

LABOR UNION - TEACHERS

profile · synthesized from sources

American Federation of Teachers-OCM BOCES is a labor union representing teachers and educational staff within the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (OCM BOCES) in New York. The union negotiates collective bargaining agreements, administers member benefits, and supports professional interests of educators. It operates through local governance and is affiliated with larger state and national teacher organizations.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Collective Bargaining

Negotiates and administers the union contract for members covering wages, benefits, and working conditions.

OCMBFT Scholarship

Provides $200 scholarships to two graduating seniors enrolled in any BOCES program.

Sunshine Fund

Supports members during personal hardship or retirement through financial assistance and recognition events.

activities · 4 groups

What they do

Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards scholarships to BOCES graduating seniors
  
  Provides scholarship funding to two graduating seniors in BOCES programs each year.
Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
- Conducts internal financial oversight and reporting
  
  Prepares and publishes annual budget expense reports and conducts internal audits to ensure financial accountability, including for the year 2024.
Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
- Provides financial assistance to union members
  
  Offers emergency financial aid to union members in need through the Sunshine Fund.
Teachers Union Representation 1 activity
- Represents teachers in labor negotiations
  
  Acts as a labor union representing teachers in collective bargaining with the OCM BOCES Board of Education, including negotiating and ratifying new agreements.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2025

revenue

Total revenue$119K

Contributions & grants$30K25%

Program service revenue——

Investment income$2K1%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$109K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$32K

Grants paid out$30K

balance sheet

Total assets$129K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$129K

6 years on record · 2019–2025 · YoY revenue +51.3%

relationships · 3

Who they work with

NEAFT Network — Member of the National Education Association/FT (NEAFT) network, participating in its per capita funding system.
NYSUT Network — Affiliated local union within the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) network, following its dues structure and reporting requirements.
OCM BOCES Board of Education Partner — Negotiates and approves collective bargaining agreements with the union.

strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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Collective Bargaining for Employment Advocacy

methodology: collective_bargaining
By engaging in collective bargaining, the organization negotiates improved employment terms and conditions for teachers, because unified representation strengthens members' leverage and ensures equitable workplace standards.
Member Financial Support to Sustain Union Engagement

methodology: member_support_fund
By providing direct financial aid to union members facing hardship, the organization maintains active participation and solidarity, because economic support during crises preserves membership stability and reinforces collective identity.