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CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION Local 508 NYSDOT

RIDGE, NY · EIN 510214845 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · csealocal508.org
revenue
$58K
expenses
$54K
net assets
$107K
employees
mission · from form 990

To Improve & Protect Members Rights & Working Conditions.

profile · synthesized from sources

Local chapter of the Civil Service Employees Association representing NYSDOT workers in New York. Focuses on member education, union leadership training, and workplace advocacy. Provides resources and benefits to strengthen union members' rights and working conditions across Region One.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Accidental Death Benefit Program
Member-only benefit providing accidental death coverage at no cost, administered through CSEA with no premiums or applications required.
Contract Negotiations II
Interactive workshop for union officers and activists focused on developing strategies for collective bargaining and supporting contract negotiation teams.
Region One Fall Conference
Annual conference offering educational and leadership development opportunities for union members, themed around knowledge and success in union advocacy.
Steward Training Workshop
Two-part educational workshop for union stewards and activists covering communication, organizing, and leadership skills in the workplace. Required for certification as a Steward in CSEA.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Labor Union Representation & Organizing 2 activities
    • Advocacy for members' rights and working conditions
      Engages in advocacy efforts to improve and protect union members' rights, workplace protections, and overall working conditions.
    • Union leadership and representation
      Provides formal union representation and leadership to members, including workplace advocacy and grievance support.
  • Union Member Training & Leadership Development 2 activities
    • Collective bargaining negotiation training
      Offers an interactive workshop to train union members in developing strategies for collective bargaining negotiations.
    • Union steward training workshops
      Provides a two-part workshop to train union stewards in communication, organizing, and leadership skills for effective workplace representation.
  • Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
    • Accidental death benefit program
      Provides an accidental death benefit at no cost to members, offering financial protection to members' families.
  • Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
    • Annual Fall Conference for members
      Organizes the annual CSEA Region One Fall Conference focused on professional development, engagement, and union leadership for members.
  • Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
    • Endorsed member benefit programs
      Provides access to endorsed benefit programs designed to save time and money for members and their families, including discounts and services.
  • Union Member Communications 1 activity
    • Regional newsletter publication
      Publishes a regional newsletter summarizing union activities for members, providing updates and information relevant to their representation and engagement.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$54K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$107K
Cash
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Liabilities
Net assets$107K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Debora Rivera Secretary 10 $500
Dennis Kearney Treasurer 30 $500
Erotida Cruz 2nd Vice President 10 $500
Randolph Acum 1st Vice President 35 $500
Richard Allen - President President 35 $500
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Apple Partner — Distributes the My CSEA mobile app through the Apple App Store.
  • CSEA Government — Administers the accidental death benefit program for Local 508 members.
  • CSEA Region One Network — Participates in the CSEA Region One Fall Conference as a member organization within the regional structure.
  • Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Network — Local 508 NYSDOT is a local unit of the statewide CSEA union, and participants must be appointed to serve as certified stewards within the CSEA structure.
  • Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Network — Local 508 is a chapter within the larger CSEA organization, accessing and promoting endorsed member benefits.
  • Debora Rivera Partner — Secretary of CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION Local 508 NYSDOT.
  • Dennis Kearney Partner — Treasurer of CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION Local 508 NYSDOT.
  • Google Play Partner — Distributes the My CSEA mobile app through the Google Play store.
  • Randy Acum Partner — Vice President of CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION Local 508 NYSDOT.
  • Rich Allen Partner — President of CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION Local 508 NYSDOT.
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.

  • Activist Recruitment and Training to Build Union Capacity
    methodology: activist-recruitment-and-training
    By recruiting and training rank-and-file members as stewards, the union strengthens workplace organizing and member-led leadership, because empowered activists increase engagement, awareness, and sustained collective action.
  • Collective Advocacy for Improved Working Conditions
    methodology: labor-advocacy
    By engaging in collective advocacy and labor representation, the union advances members' rights and improves working conditions, because unified, organized action amplifies worker voice and strengthens negotiating power.