named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Political Action
Union-led political advocacy and campaign activities, including a Political Action Committee (PAC), to support labor-friendly policies and candidates.
Retirement Planning Group
Provides retirement planning resources and radio shows to educate members on financial preparedness for retirement.
Veterans Committee
Dedicated committee supporting union members who are military veterans.
Women's Committee
Supports women within the union through networking, advocacy, and leadership development under the "Power and Light Society" initiative.
Youth Caucus
Engages younger members of the union to encourage participation, leadership, and intergenerational involvement.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 2 activities
- Secures wages and benefits for union membersNegotiates and supports higher wages and access to benefits for union members, with union workers earning on average 27% more than nonunion workers, 88% participating in pension plans, and 84% having paid sick leave.
- Supports worker organizing effortsProvides workplace organizing support by collecting information from workers interested in unionizing and facilitating worker input to improve jobs and increase workforce stability.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocates before state legislatureRepresents union interests through advocacy before the New York State Legislature to influence labor-related policies and legislation.
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Union and Member Organization Facility Operations 1 activity
- Conducts union leadership meetingsHosts steward and officer meetings for union leadership in Albany, NY, to coordinate union operations and strategy.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Hosts regular union meetings for membersHosts regular union meetings for members in multiple locations across New York State, including Buffalo, Syracuse, and Albany.
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Unionized Construction Trade Advancement 1 activity
- Represents electrical workers in New York StateRepresents approximately 4,700 electrical workers across multiple utility and energy companies in various regions of New York State, including Buffalo, Syracuse, and Albany.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$25K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$577K
Cash$37K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.23M
Net assets$-656K
Liquid reserves17.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -15.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 19
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| EDWARD MCCORMACK | EX.BOARD | 1 | $4K |
| SCOTT HENRY | 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 |
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Brookfield Power NY Hydro Partner — Represents workers at hydroelectric facilities operated by Brookfield Power in New York
- Exelon Partner — Collaborated on agreement to continue operation of Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant.
- Exelon Generation, Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC Partner — Represents workers at the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station
- Exelon Nuclear Northeast, Exelon Nuclear Operations, Inc., James A. Fitzpatrick Station Partner — Represents workers at the James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant
- IBEW Network — Local Union 97 is a chapter of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
- IBEW Network — Local Union 97 is a chapter of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), operating under its national structure.
- IBEW 1049 Partner — Joint advocacy with UWUA 1-2 on Utility Worker Assault Bill.
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Network — Local Union 97 is part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) national union structure.
- NRG Energy Inc.- Oswego Harbor Power Operations LLC Partner — Represents workers at the Oswego Harbor Power Plant
- National Grid 97c Partner — Represents workers at National Grid facilities in the Central Division
- St. Lawrence Gas Company, Inc. Partner — Represents workers at St. Lawrence Gas Company
- Town of Worcester Highway Department Partner — Represents workers at the Town of Worcester Highway Department
- UWUA 1-2 Partner — Joint advocacy with IBEW 1049 on Utility Worker Assault Bill.
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.
- Labor Union Representationmethodology: labor_representationBy organizing and collectively representing electrical workers, the union advances members' interests in securing fair pay, employment, and improved working conditions, because unified bargaining power strengthens worker leverage in negotiations.
- Policy Advocacy for Worker Protectionsmethodology: policy_advocacyBy advocating for legislation, the union produces safer workplaces and systemic change, because legal protections reduce risks such as workplace violence for utility workers.
- Worker Empowerment Through Legal Knowledgemethodology: worker-empowerment-through-legal-rightsBy informing workers of their legal rights during unionization, the union increases organizing success, because awareness of protections reduces fear of employer retaliation and fosters collective action.