named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Leave Carryover and Exchange
Secures memoranda of understanding allowing members to carry over and exchange annual leave hours
Collective Bargaining
Negotiates national agreements covering wages, cost-of-living adjustments, and working conditions on behalf of mail handler members
Contract Enforcement
Administers grievance procedures and enforces contractual rights through step-based dispute resolution processes
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Postal Worker Labor Representation 3 activities
- Advances members' interests through political and legislative advocacyEngages in political advocacy on Capitol Hill and supports legislative initiatives affecting mail handlers. Facilitates member communication with Congress, promotes awareness of relevant legislation, and encourages financial contributions to the NPMHU Political Action Committee (PAC).
- Negotiates and secures employment terms through collective bargainingConducts contract negotiations with the postal service, resulting in secured benefits such as extended annual leave carryover via Memorandum of Understanding through 2027 and a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase effective September 2025. Distributes regular Contract Updates to keep members informed during bargaining cycles.
- Represents mail handlers in labor relations and enforces collective bargaining agreementsProvides union representation to members at postal installations, enforces the National Agreement through qualified representatives, and resolves workplace disputes via grievance procedures and arbitration. This includes filing and processing grievances, supporting members through disciplinary cases, and distributing standardized forms for grievances, witness statements, and dispute chronologies.
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Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Administers scholarship program for members and dependentsRuns an annual scholarship program to support the educational goals of union members and their families.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Conducts training and capacity building for union stewardsDelivers training programs for shop stewards on key employment rights and procedures, including OWCP and FMLA, to strengthen internal union capacity and ensure effective member representation.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizes member engagement and union eventsPlans and hosts social and organizational events such as demonstrations, parades, picnics, and baseball games to foster member participation and union solidarity.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supports union members with digital tools and information resourcesDeveloped and launched a dedicated smartphone application for union members and provides updated wage charts and other informational materials to ensure members are informed about pay rates and contractual rights.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.42M
Contributions & grants$203K5%
Program service revenue$4.00M91%
Investment income$156K4%
Other revenue$54K
expenses
Total expenses$4.04M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.61M
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.55M
Cash$4.90M
Investments$0
Liabilities$151
Net assets$7.55M
Liquid reserves14.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 19
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND BERMUDEZ | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $220K |
| MARCENIA Y JOHNSON | LOCAL PRESIDENT | 40 | $217K |
| WILFREDO DELGADO | TREASURER | 40 | $138K |
| THOMAS RUSSO | NJSEBM | 25 | $49K |
| ALBERTA PRIETO | BRANCH PRESIDENT | 14 | $35K |
| LUCY LOMBARDO | RECORDING SECRETARY | 16 | $34K |
| MALIK SHEPPARD | NYSEBM | 5 | $34K |
| IRENE DELGADO | BRANCH PRESIDENT | 20 | $28K |
| MARIE CHERY | BRANCH PRESIDENT | 20 | $27K |
| JAMES SMITH | CTESBM | 14 | $24K |
| ROBERT CAPPUCCIO | BRANCH PRESIDENT | 14 | $19K |
| HOWARD SPINDLER | BRANCH PRES. (THRU. 12/26/24) | 20 | $17K |
| ALAN SACKS | BRANCH PRESIDENT | 14 | $16K |
| TREVOR STUART | BRANCH PRESIDENT | 20 | $16K |
| RICHARD LUTZ | BRANCH PRESIDENT | 15 | $15K |
| MARK CHANDLER | BRANCH PRESIDENT | 5 | $14K |
| PETER BILOTTA | BRANCH PRESIDENT | 7 | $11K |
| ATIKA MUHAMMAD | BRANCH PRES. (EFF. 12/27/24) | 20 | $6K |
| LATINA CRENSHAW | BRANCH PRES. (THRU. 12/26/24) | 7 | $4K |
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- American Federation of Labor–Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Network — Local 300 is affiliated with the AFL-CIO through its division of LIUNA
- Apple Partner — App distribution through Apple App Store
- Bergen County Central Labor Council AFL-CIO Network — Local 300 is affiliated with this regional labor council
- Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Government — Third-party agency that may mediate labor disputes under the Postal Reorganization Act if negotiations reach impasse.
- Google Partner — App distribution through Google Play Store
- LIUNA AFL-CIO Network — Local 300 is a division of LIUNA AFL-CIO, operating under its national labor union network.
- LIUNA: Laborers’ International Union of North America Network — Local 300 is part of LIUNA, AFL-CIO
- LiUNA Coalition — Local 300 is a division of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA), AFL-CIO.
- Long Island Federation of Labor AFL-CIO Network — Local 300 is affiliated with this regional labor federation
- Mail Handlers Health Benefit Plan (MHBP) Government — Provides health benefits to members of Local 300
- NPMHU Network — Local 300 is a local chapter within the National Postal Mail Handlers Union.
- NPMHU Network — Local 300 is part of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU) and participates in its legislative initiatives and PAC.
- National Postal Mail Handlers Union Network — Local 300 is a division of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union
- National Postal Mail Handlers Union Network — Local 300 operates under the Uniform Local Union Constitution of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union and the National Union Constitution.
- New York City Central Labor Council AFL-CIO Network — Local 300 is affiliated with this city-level labor council
- USPS Government — Negotiating party for national labor agreements and co-signer of memoranda of understanding on annual leave policies.
- USPS Government — Represents members in labor relations with the United States Postal Service.
- Union Plus Partner — Provides resources, benefits, and discounts to union members, including those in Local 300
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.
- Collective Bargaining with Arbitration Enforcementmethodology: collective_bargaining_with_arbitration_backupBy negotiating collective agreements and using binding arbitration when necessary, the union enforces fair wages and working conditions because this dual approach ensures member interests are protected even in the absence of mutual agreement.
- Grassroots Legislative Advocacy through Member Mobilizationmethodology: grassroots_legislative_advocacyBy equipping union members with digital tools to engage directly in federal policy advocacy, the union amplifies its influence because broad-based constituent action generates greater political impact than top-down lobbying alone.
- Specialized Legal and Procedural Advocacymethodology: specialized member advocacyBy providing expert representation in workers' compensation, arbitration, and federal appeals, the union improves outcomes for members because specialized knowledge of legal and labor procedures increases success rates in complex cases.