irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $13KAttend workshops learning how to use resources and training that are available to us to make our labor management committees strong and productive in a positive manner
- #2 $310KThe fight against anti-worker attacks. Holding rallies, membership meetings, developing strategies in the fight to attack the apparent need to attack working and middle class families and communities.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Contract Negotiation and Representation
Represents union members in contract negotiations, grievances, and arbitrations to protect wages, benefits, and working conditions.
Political Action Committee (PAC)
Engages in legislative advocacy, endorses candidates, and trains volunteers for political involvement.
Scholarship Programs
Administers college scholarships for dependents of active members, including the Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship, Thomas H. McDonough Scholarship, and J.J. Kelly Memorial Scholarship.
Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistance
Provides access to legal representation through the law firm FINE, OLIN AND ANDERMAN, LLP for members with work-related injuries.
Workplace Safety and Health Committee
Identifies and prevents safety hazards, ensures compliance with safety standards, and educates members on occupational safety.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 2 activities
- Conducts labor-management training workshopsStrengthens labor-management committees through in-person and virtual workshops that provide training and support for effective resource utilization and collaboration.
- Delivers member education, training, and skills development programsCollaborates on identifying member education needs and develops workshops and programs to enhance skills and participation in local union activities.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers scholarship programs for members and dependentsOffers college and post-secondary scholarships through multiple programs, including the Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship and the J.J. Kelly Memorial Scholarship, awarding up to $5.9 million since 1991 to students from working families.
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Legal Representation for Members 1 activity
- Facilitates access to workers’ compensation and legal representationProvides information, guidance, and endorsement for no-cost legal representation to members filing workers’ compensation claims for job-related injuries or illnesses.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Offers member discounts and community eventsProvides discounted access to local events such as Lights on the Lake and conducts annual turkey giveaways for members via random draw.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Organizes advocacy campaigns and member mobilization effortsOrganizes rallies, virtual rallies, membership meetings, and contract campaigns—including member surveys—to resist anti-worker policies and develop legislative and lobbying strategies.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Provides access to dental and vision benefitsOffers members in specific units in Onondaga County, including the Liverpool Public Library and Syracuse Housing Authority, access to dental and vision benefits through the CSEA Employee Benefit Fund.
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Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
- Provides workplace safety and financial compliance supportAssists local leadership with budget planning and financial compliance, and works to identify, prevent, and correct workplace safety hazards in accordance with CSEA policies and safety guidelines.
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Teachers Union Representation 1 activity
- Represents public service employees in collective bargaining and workplace advocacyRepresents over 2,500 public service employees in Onondaga County, organizing and advocating for fair wages, dignified working conditions, and individual development with a focus on women members and veterans.
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Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
- Supports veterans’ rights and access to resourcesWorks to protect and enhance rights and privileges of CSEA members who are veterans and provides them with access to relevant resources and benefits information.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Protects members’ Weingarten rights during investigatory interviewsProvides guidance, formal statements, and union representation to members during investigatory interviews, ensuring they are informed of the subject matter, can consult with a representative, receive copies of statements, and are supported throughout the process.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$296K
Contributions & grants$277K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1870%
Other revenue$19K
expenses
Total expenses$324K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$113K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$423K
Cash$423K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$421K
Liquid reserves15.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vadala | President | 60 | $7K |
| Valarie Massulik | Treasurer | 25 | $4K |
| Tamara Danner | Executive Vice President | 25 | $4K |
| John Dzuba | Secretary | 10 | $2K |
| Darcy Burgan | First Vice President | 10 | $1K |
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- AFL-CIO Coalition — Indirect member through affiliation with AFSCME
- AFL-CIO Network — CSEA Local 834 is affiliated with the AFL-CIO as part of a national labor federation.
- AFL-CIO Network — Member union through AFSCME affiliation with the AFL-CIO
- AFSCME Network — CSEA Local 834 is affiliated with AFSCME as part of a broader labor union network.
- AFSCME Network — CSEA members are automatically members of AFSCME, providing access to additional scholarship programs.
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Network — Largest affiliate union of AFSCME
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Network — Local affiliate of AFSCME
- CSEA Department of Education and Training Partner — Collaborates with the Education & Program Committee on member training and workshop development.
- CSEA Employee Benefit Fund Partner — Partner organization that administers dental and vision benefit plans for CSEA members in specific units.
- FINE, OLIN AND ANDERMAN, LLP Partner — Law firm endorsed by CSEA to represent members in workers' compensation claims.
- J. Weingarten Inc Partner — Landmark Supreme Court case establishing Weingarten rights for union representation during investigatory interviews.
- MetLife Partner — Sponsors a one-time $2,500 award under the Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship program.
- P.E.O.P.L.E Partner — Partner organization providing additional resources and support to CSEA members.
- Pearl Insurance Partner — Sponsors a one-time $2,500 award under the Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship program.
- Region Political Action Coordinator Partner — Works with the Political Action Committee to develop legislative and lobbying programs and recruit volunteers.
- UnionPlus Network — Provides scholarship benefits to CSEA members through the UnionPlus Scholarship Program.
- Veterans Affairs Partner — Provides resources and health care services for veterans in collaboration with CSEA Local 834.
strategies · 3
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 Workplace Equitymethodology: collective_bargainingBy engaging in collective bargaining, the union enables workers to negotiate with management on equal terms, securing improved benefits and working conditions because unified representation increases leverage and ensures member interests are formally represented in employment contracts.
- Grassroots Mobilization for Political Influencemethodology: grassroots-advocacyBy organizing members for collective action—including rallies, lobbying, and volunteer training—the union counters anti-worker policies and advances legislative change because sustained, bottom-up engagement amplifies political power and shapes public discourse.
- Member-Driven Union Democracymethodology: union_democracyBy centering member input and participation in decision-making processes such as contract negotiations and educational programming, the union strengthens engagement and legitimacy because inclusive, democratic structures build trust and ensure alignment with members' priorities.