named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
OSHA30 Safety Standard Campaign
Effort to implement OSHA30 safety training requirements across Long Island municipalities, particularly in construction, to reduce workplace fatalities and promote union safety standards.
Offshore Wind Energy Initiative
Advocacy for offshore wind projects like South Fork Wind and Sunrise Wind to create union jobs and advance clean energy infrastructure with bipartisan support.
SandsNY Integrated Resort Support
Support for the SandsNY development project to generate tens of thousands of union construction and permanent jobs, backed by a project labor agreement and regional economic investment.
Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act Advocacy
Lead advocacy role in passing a referendum establishing a permanent funding stream for wastewater infrastructure improvements, benefiting both environmental quality and union construction jobs.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 2 activities
- Political and legislative advocacy for workers' rightsAdvocates for pro-worker legislation and policies at local, state, and national levels, including lobbying for retail worker safety, prevailing wage laws, AI-related worker protections, and clean energy infrastructure. Organizes annual trips to Albany and Washington, D.C. for legislative briefings and meetings with elected officials.
- Worker wage recovery and labor rights enforcementSecured $400,000 in back wages for workers from a Hempstead laundry company through direct intervention and advocacy on behalf of exploited workers.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Community service and volunteer coordinationOrganizes and participates in community-based service initiatives, including the annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive and local union charity drives, coordinating volunteers to support community needs.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Leadership development and labor education programsProvides training and skill-building for emerging labor leaders in grievance handling, arbitration, collective bargaining, and legislative advocacy. Has trained hundreds of leaders over the past fifteen years.
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Union Member Communications 1 activity
- Member communications and public outreachProduces the Union Strong podcast and a weekly email newsletter to inform union members and the public about local organizing campaigns, legislative issues, and stories of union members.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Mobilizing union members for labor actions and political engagementEngages over 300,000 union households in political action, communication, and education efforts. Mobilizes members for rallies, picket lines, contract negotiations, and electoral campaigns through labor walks, phone banks, and get-out-the-vote outreach.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Providing supplemental insurance and financial benefits to union membersOffers supplemental life, accident, and auto insurance plans for union members and their families, including driver’s education grants, as part of member support services.
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Public statements and policy positions on energy and infrastructureIssues public statements on major energy projects, including opposition to the suspension of East Coast Offshore Wind Projects and commentary on the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Pipeline, advocating for union jobs and reliable energy.
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Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Scholarship program for union members and their familiesDistributed over four million dollars in scholarships to union members and their children over the past 25 years to support education and workforce development.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Statewide labor movement research and priority settingConducts outreach and in-person survey walks across New York State to gather input from union members on labor movement priorities, in coordination with Area Labor Federations and Central Labor Councils.
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Labor-Backed Candidate Endorsements & Electoral Support 1 activity
- Supporting union-backed candidates and electionsEndorses and supports political candidates favorable to labor, including Rebecca Kassay, Tom Suozzi, and Paul Tonna. Engages in campaign activities such as rallies, phone banks, and public endorsements that contribute to electoral victories in competitive districts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$927K
Contributions & grants$255K27%
Program service revenue$643K69%
Investment income$8K1%
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$788K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$483K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.44M
Cash$213K
Investments$202K
Liabilities$906K
Net assets$532K
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +9.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN W STANTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 28 | $213K |
| KATHRYN GOODWIN | CONTROLLER | 23 | $121K |
board members · 23
- ALLEN FOLEY — VICE PRESIDENT
- ANTHONY GARCIA - NEW 2025 — VICE PRESIDENT
- ANTHONY GUERRERO — VICE PRESIDENT
- ANTHONY VILLA — VICE PRESIDENT
- BEN CARENZA — VICE PRESIDENT
- BRIAN KEARNEY - PAST 2025 — VICE PRESIDENT
- BRIAN SCHNECK — VICE PRESIDENT
- CORINNE TESTA - NEW 2025 — VICE PRESIDENT
- DANIEL DECROTIE - PAST 2025 — VICE PRESIDENT
- DEBRA HAGAN — VICE PRESIDENT
- DEIRDE FEERICK - NEW 2025 — VICE PRESIDENT
- DOMINICK MACCHIA — TREASURER
- DONALD DUNN — VICE PRESIDENT
- ESTHER HERNANDEZ-KRAMER — VICE PRESIDENT
- GEORGE TRUICKO — VICE PRESIDENT
- GREG PERLES - PAST 2025 — VICE PRESIDENT
- JACK CAFFEY - NEW 2025 — VICE PRESIDENT
- JANET POWERS PACELLA - NEW 2025 — VICE PRESIDENT
- JARVIS BROWN — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN DUFFY — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN DURSO — PRESIDENT
- JOHN MOONEY — VICE PRESIDENT
- KEVIN CASEY — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- AT&T Partner — Partner carrier offering bill credits and wireless discounts to union members through Union Plus.
- Area Labor Federations Partner — Collaborates with Area Labor Federations to organize survey walks and gather member input.
- Building and Construction Trades Council of Nassau and Suffolk Counties Coalition — Union council representing construction trade unions that is part of the Federation's Executive Board.
- Central Labor Councils Partner — Collaborates with Central Labor Councils to organize survey walks and gather member input.
- Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW Coalition — John R. Durso serves as President of both the Long Island Federation of Labor and Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- NYS AFL-CIO Network — Links to NYS AFL-CIO for voter information resources.
- NYS AFL-CIO Network — Member of the New York State AFL-CIO federation.
- NYS AFL-CIO Network — Receives statements of support from the NYS AFL-CIO President.
- NYS AFL-CIO Partner — Collaborates with the NYS AFL-CIO to produce the Union Strong podcast.
- NYSNA Partner — Collaborates with NYSNA on advocacy efforts, including filing Unfair Labor Practice charges against Mount Sinai.
- National AFL-CIO Network — Long Island Federation of Labor is an affiliated coalition of the National AFL-CIO.
- National AFL-CIO Network — Member organization that aligns with and supports the national federation's legislative and political programs.
- New York State AFL-CIO Network — Member organization that aligns with and supports the state federation's legislative and political programs.
- Propel NY Partner — Supports the implementation of the Propel NY initiative to stimulate economic growth on Long Island.
- Statewide union leaders Partner — Provides briefings to leadership class participants on state legislation and economy.
- United Way Partner — Executive Director Ryan Stanton serves on the Board of Directors, indicating an institutional relationship.
strategies · 5
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.
- Integrated Skills and Advocacy Developmentmethodology: integrated-skills-and-advocacy-trainingBy combining skills training in core union functions with direct legislative advocacy, we build lasting leadership capacity because experiential engagement in real political struggles reinforces learning and commitment.
- Labor-Based Community Organizingmethodology: labor-based_community_organizingBy mobilizing union households through political action, education, and communication, we build community wealth because collective labor power strengthens economic and civic outcomes for working families.
- Media and Information Engagementmethodology: media-engagementBy distributing labor news and producing union-focused media content, we strengthen movement cohesion and public understanding because consistent, narrative-driven communication deepens engagement and solidarity among workers.
- Member-Driven Political Advocacymethodology: member-driven_advocacyBy engaging union members directly in shaping policy priorities and electoral engagement, we increase political efficacy and pro-worker outcomes because member-driven movements generate greater trust, participation, and accountability.
- Policy Advocacy for Economic and Energy Developmentmethodology: policy_advocacy_for_regional_economic_developmentBy advocating for state-level economic and energy policies that create union jobs, we advance worker interests because reliable, union-built infrastructure generates long-term employment and regional economic stability.