named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Apprenticeship Program
Registered training program requiring 4,000 work hours and 288 classroom hours; apprentices progress through wage levels based on hours completed
OSHA and Skills Training
Provides members with 10-hour OSHA certification and specialized training in asbestos removal, Haz-Mat, pipeline work, and road construction
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Conducts charitable giving and community support initiativesFunds and organizes charitable activities including hats and gloves drives for Syracuse City Schools students (2019, 2022), and makes regular financial and in-kind contributions to youth groups and fundraising campaigns.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Funds pension, health, and insurance benefits for membersAdministers pension and health funds for union members, making it one of the first unions to establish such benefit programs. Increased fund contributions due to expanded market share have extended unemployment and insurance benefits for members.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of workersRepresents approximately 500,000 workers through collective bargaining to secure higher wages, improved benefits, and greater employment opportunities.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Operates apprenticeship and skills training programs for construction tradesRuns a structured apprenticeship program requiring extensive training and state/federal licensing, enrolling new applicants lacking 4,000 hours of experience. Provides wage progression from 70% to 100% of the journeyworker rate based on accumulated hours. Also offers adult education, CPR training, and workforce development programs for members and employers.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizes member recognition and community outreach eventsHosts annual events including Christmas and 50 Year Pin Celebrations (2016–2022) to honor long-serving members. Organizes an annual clambake and participates in 35+ events annually, including Construction Career Days to promote union careers.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Participates in major public infrastructure and recovery projectsEngaged in environmental remediation as part of the Onondaga Lake Cleanup Project and participated in recovery and rebuilding efforts at the World Trade Center site after 9/11. Supported wartime infrastructure and construction needs.
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Union-Contractor Construction Partnerships 1 activity
- Provides employment services and job placement for union membersRefers union members to available job opportunities, ensures they meet OSHA training requirements, and maintains stable work regimens even during periods of high state unemployment. Successfully signs new contractors and increases market share, leading to higher earnings and extended benefits for members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$2.33M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2.07M89%
Investment income$254K11%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$1.31M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$644K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.30M
Cash$503K
Investments$5.71M
Liabilities$82K
Net assets$6.22M
Liquid reserves56.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +34.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GABE ROSETTI III | BUSINESS MANAGER | 40 | $206K |
| SCOTT SWIFT | SECRETARY TREASURER | 40 | $186K |
| ARTHUR THURLOW | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $2K |
| AUBREY SAUGINAS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2K |
| JAMES LATRAY | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2K |
| JENNIFER SOLAZZO | RECORDING SECRETARY | 1 | $2K |
| JOHN WALKER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $2K |
| NICHOLAS DEFIO | SERGEANT AT ARMS | 1 | $1K |
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Allied Partner — Partnered with Allied on the Nine Mile Road construction project.
- Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee Coalition — Co-administers the apprenticeship program with union and employer representatives.
- LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Network — Local 633 is a local chapter of the national Laborers International Union of North America.
- Laborers' International Union of North America Network — Local 633 is a member of the Laborers' International Union of North America and participates in international events.
- Laborers’ International Union of North America Network — Local 633 is part of the national Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) network.
- Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Network — Local 633 is a member local union of LIUNA, operating within its national structure.
- NYS Laborers Network — Member of the broader New York State Laborers organization, indicating affiliation with a state-level union network.
- Schneid Partner — Worked with Schneid on the Nine Mile Road construction project.
- WD Malone Partner — Collaborated with WD Malone on the Oswego Rt 48 Project and Nine Mile Road construction.
strategies · 4
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.
- Collective Bargaining for Worker Empowermentmethodology: collective_bargainingBy organizing workers and engaging in collective bargaining, the union improves labor conditions and secures better wages, benefits, and job protections, because unified worker voice increases leverage in negotiations with employers.
- Equity-Centered Union Representationmethodology: equity-centered_union_representationBy advancing equity across race, gender, ethnicity, and national origin within union structures and representation, the union increases inclusion and access to opportunities, because equitable systems produce fairer outcomes and stronger worker solidarity.
- Mutual Gains Unionismmethodology: mutual_gains_unionismBy aligning worker interests with employer success through high-quality work and community responsibility, the union fosters sustainable labor relations and economic growth, because cooperation between labor and management produces shared long-term benefits.
- Workforce Development through Structured Trainingmethodology: workforce_training_for_employment_and_contractor_engagementBy providing registered apprenticeships, OSHA-certified training, and ongoing skill development, the union ensures a qualified, job-ready workforce that meets contractor demands, because standardized, demand-driven training increases employment rates and industry engagement.