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LOCAL 97-INTLBROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS

SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 161456713 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$6.8M
expenses
$6.2M
net assets
$9.8M
employees
37
mission · from form 990

THE UNION WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE REASONABLE WORKING CONDITIONS AND TO SETTLE DISPUTES BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES. THE UNION'S MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS WORKING AT PUBLIC UTILITIES LOCATED THROUGHOUT NEW YORK STATE AS WELL AS PRODUCTION, MAINTENANCE, CLERICAL, AND TECHNICAL WORKERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Local 97 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is a labor union representing certified electricians and other workers in public utilities across New York State. The organization advocates for fair working conditions, negotiates labor contracts, and resolves employer-employee disputes through arbitration. It also supports the social welfare of its members, their families, and dependents to promote broader community well-being.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    TO SETTLE ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES BY ARBITRATION, IF POSSIBLE.
  2. #2 $0
    TO CULTIVATE FEELINGS OF FREINDSHIP AMONG THOSE OF OUR INDUSTRY, AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF OUR MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDENTS IN THE INTEREST OF A HIGHER STANDARD OF CITIZENSHIP.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Dispute Settlement and Arbitration
Resolves workplace disputes between employers and employees through formal arbitration processes to uphold labor rights and contractual agreements
Member Social Welfare Support
Promotes camaraderie and improved social conditions among members, their families, and dependents to support higher standards of citizenship and community well-being
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Organizes member camaraderie and social improvement activities
      Organizes events and programs to foster camaraderie among members and improve social conditions for members, their families, and dependents, promoting higher standards of citizenship.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Standards & Accreditation 1 activity
    • Resolves labor disputes through arbitration
      Settles disputes between employers and employees through formal arbitration processes.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$6.76M
Contributions & grants$6.51M96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$186K3%
Other revenue$72K
expenses
Total expenses$6.16M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$3.04M
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.09M
Cash$8.19M
Investments$0
Liabilities$320K
Net assets$9.77M
Liquid reserves16.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +7.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 19
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL T SHELBY PRES/BUS.MGR 40 $193K
WILLIAM F WARNER JR BUS.REP 40 $177K
THOMAS J ONTANO BUS.REP 40 $177K
JOSEPH R PELUSO JR VICE PRESIDENT 40 $175K
JAMES D ZELASKO ASST.BUS.MGR 40 $174K
MICHAEL D BRADSHAW BUS.REP 40 $165K
NEIL B CLARK BUS.REP 40 $159K
JAKE E METCHICK REC. SECTY 40 $159K
ANTHONY J BUGGE TREASURER 40 $157K
STEVEN J WAGNER EX.BOARD 1 $27K
MICHAEL C BISHOP EX.BOARD 1 $13K
DAVID M BRODIE EX.BOARD 1 $10K
MEGAN E KROGH EX.BOARD 1 $7K
SCOTT HENRY EX.BOARD 1 $4K
EDWARD MCCORMACK EX.BOARD 1 $4K
MARK S BUCCINA EX.BOARD 1 $3K
ABRAHAM J YERDON EX.BOARD 1 $3K
JON D PHILLIPS EX.BOARD 1 $2K
JOSHUA C PHILIPS EX.BOARD 1 $2K
strategies · 2

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.

  • Labor Arbitration for Fair Employer-Employee Relations
    methodology: labor-arbitration
    By using formal arbitration processes to resolve labor disputes, the organization produces fair and stable workplace outcomes because structured conflict resolution upholds agreed-upon standards and protects worker rights.
  • Member Solidarity to Strengthen Community Engagement
    methodology: member-solidarity
    By fostering camaraderie and supporting the social well-being of members, the organization enhances community engagement and civic participation because a strong sense of belonging increases collective action and sustained involvement.