named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Apprenticeship Program
Five-year training program for aspiring plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters, including classroom instruction and hands-on work in a state-of-the-art 18,000 sq ft training center
Associate Degree Program
Partnership with Washtenaw Community College and SUNY Adirondack offering degrees in Technical Trades Management for journeyworkers
Journeyman Upgrade Training
Continuing education for experienced workers to maintain skills in evolving technologies and safety standards
Organizing Department
Recruits non-union workers and contractors to join the union, promotes labor rights, and educates the public on union benefits
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 2 activities
- Administers retirement and supplemental income plans for membersManages a pension plan established in 1964 that provides retirement income supplementing Social Security, and operates a defined contribution annuity plan established in 1992 that allows members to direct investments in individual accounts for supplemental retirement income.
- Provides health and welfare benefits to union members and their familiesOffers comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage, prescription drug coverage, and preventive care services such as annual well visits, allergy testing, child care immunizations, and mammography screenings. Also provides Health & Welfare Savings Accounts to help members cover out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 2 activities
- Improves job security for union-represented workersEngages in activities to improve job security for workers represented by Local Union 773 and employed by association members and other signatory employers.
- Recruits non-union workers and contractors into the unionConducts outreach and recruitment efforts to bring non-union workers and contractors into the union.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Delivers apprenticeship and advanced skills training for union membersProvides apprentice and journeyman upgrade training programs, including an 18,000 square foot training center with 18 weld booths, monthly welder certification testing, and partnerships with community colleges to offer Associate Degree Programs in technical trades. Invests over $250,000 annually in training initiatives.
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Construction Industry Standards and Contractor Support Services 1 activity
- Provides public referral services for licensed and bonded contractorsOffers a directory of licensed and bonded contractor members for public referral, supporting access to qualified professionals in the trades.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Supports transitioning military members with free job training in technical tradesOffers free job training in welding, HVACR, and fire suppression to transitioning military members at seven U.S. military base locations, including provision of all training equipment at no cost. Connects veterans to apprenticeship programs that allow use of GI Bill benefits for debt-free education and career training.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Represents and deploys union-trained tradespeople for construction and mechanical systems projectsRepresents over 450 union-trained tradespeople in plumbing, pipe fitting, steam fitting, refrigeration, and service technology, and provides highly trained craftsmen for a wide range of piping and mechanical systems projects, including major construction efforts such as the Facebook Data Center in Los Lunas and historic building renovations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$75K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses29%
Admin / overhead71%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$208K
Cash$208K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$208K
Liquid reserves91.1 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -65.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL JARVIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $247K |
board members · 5
- CARLTON SMITH — TRUSTEE
- DAN KEATING — CONTRACTOR TRUSTEE
- JOE COLLIER — CONTRACTOR TRUSTEE
- MIKE SALERNO — TRUSTEE
- NELSON CHARRON — CONTRACTOR TRUSTEE
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Anthem Life Partner — Life insurance provider under the Welfare Fund.
- Atlantic Mechanical Contractors Partner — Collaborated with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 56 on the full renovation of a historic building in Halifax.
- BPI Mechanical Partner — Contractor trustee on the Joint Apprenticeship Training Trust Fund and Journeymen & Apprentice Training Committee.
- CDPHP Partner — Insurance provider for health benefits under the Welfare Fund.
- Collins Mechanical, LLC Partner — Contractor trustee on the Joint Apprenticeship Training Trust Fund and Journeymen & Apprentice Training Committee.
- Delta Dental Partner — Dental insurance provider under the Welfare Fund.
- Express Scripts Partner — Provider of prescription drug benefits under the Welfare Fund.
- Helmets to Hardhats Partner — Partners with Helmets to Hardhats to connect transitioning military service members to employment opportunities.
- IUOE Local 150 Partner — Union partner placing veterans into apprenticeship programs, as referenced by veteran testimonial.
- New York State Pipe Trades Association Network — Member of the New York State Pipe Trades Association, which includes 14 local unions.
- Plumbers & Pipefitters National Pension Fund Network — Member fund participating in the national pension system.
- R.F. Gordon Mechanical, LLC Partner — Contractor trustee on the Joint Apprenticeship Training Trust Fund and Journeymen & Apprentice Training Committee.
- SUNY Adirondack Partner — Partner in creating the Journeyworker: Technical Trades Management AOS degree program.
- U.S. military Partner — Partnered with the U.S. military to create the UA Veterans In Piping (VIP) Program for transitioning service members.
- UA Local 773 Network — Member of the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters
- United Association Partner — Partner in delivering apprenticeship and associate degree training programs.
- United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry Network — Local 773 is part of the United Association network of local unions.
- United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada Network — Parent organization based in Annapolis, MD, providing affiliation and support.
- Washtenaw Community College Partner — Partner in offering an Associate Degree Program for union members.
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.
- Continuous Workforce Training for Readinessmethodology: continuous workforce trainingBy investing in continuous education and technical training, including management education for journeyworkers, the organization maintains a high level of workforce readiness and supports career advancement because ongoing skill development ensures adaptability to industry changes and opens pathways to leadership and entrepreneurship.
- Labor-Management Collaboration for Job Securitymethodology: labor-management_collaborationBy engaging in organized labor-management collaboration and collective bargaining support, the organization improves job security for union-represented workers because structured negotiation and partnership between labor and management lead to more stable employment outcomes.
- Veteran-to-Trade Pipeline Modelmethodology: veteran-workforce-developmentBy connecting veterans to union apprenticeship programs and leveraging their military experience in discipline and hands-on training, the organization enables successful entry into skilled trade careers because military skills are highly transferable to the piping trades, leading to workforce readiness and career stability.