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
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 2 activities
- Advocacy for members' rights and working conditionsEngages in advocacy efforts to improve and protect union members' rights, workplace protections, and overall working conditions.
- Union leadership and representationProvides formal union representation and leadership to members, including workplace advocacy and grievance support.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 2 activities
- Collective bargaining negotiation trainingOffers an interactive workshop to train union members in developing strategies for collective bargaining negotiations.
- Union steward training workshopsProvides a two-part workshop to train union stewards in communication, organizing, and leadership skills for effective workplace representation.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Accidental death benefit programProvides an accidental death benefit at no cost to members, offering financial protection to members' families.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Annual Fall Conference for membersOrganizes the annual CSEA Region One Fall Conference focused on professional development, engagement, and union leadership for members.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Endorsed member benefit programsProvides access to endorsed benefit programs designed to save time and money for members and their families, including discounts and services.
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Union Member Communications 1 activity
- Regional newsletter publicationPublishes a regional newsletter summarizing union activities for members, providing updates and information relevant to their representation and engagement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$58K
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expenses
Total expenses$54K
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balance sheet
Total assets$107K
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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
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Capacitymethodology: activist-recruitment-and-trainingBy 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 Conditionsmethodology: labor-advocacyBy 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.