named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
ATU Local 1056 Benefits Fund
Administers dental insurance, COBRA payments, and other benefits for active and retired members
Collective Bargaining Representation
Negotiates wages, benefits, and working conditions on behalf of transit workers with the MTA
Defensive Driving Course
Provides training for bus operators and drivers to improve safety and reduce accidents
Free Heart Screening
Offers health screenings to members through periodic health fairs
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 1 activity
- Advocacy for transit workers' rights and familiesAdvocates for the rights and interests of transit workers and their families in Queens, including job classification protections and broader workplace advocacy.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Collective bargaining representation for transit workersProvides collective bargaining representation to approximately 1,700 to 3,100 transit workers in north and south Queens, including bus operators, maintainers, cleaners, helpers, stockroom handlers, and plant & equipment employees, advocating for wages, benefits, and working conditions within the MTA Queens Division.
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Driver Training and Motorsports Education 1 activity
- Defensive driving training for membersOffers defensive driving courses for union members on scheduled dates, such as April 19 and April 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Free health screenings for membersProvides free heart screenings for union members, limited to 50 participants per event on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- General membership meetingsHosts general membership meetings for union members, including sessions on March 25 at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Promotion of mass transit usePromotes the use of mass transit across Queens and the New York City metropolitan area as part of its public advocacy mission.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Negotiation of wage increases and worker bonusesNegotiated general wage increases implemented in the September 11, 2025 paycheck and secured a $3,000 Essential Worker Bonus and a $1,000 Supplemental Bonus for eligible members, distributed on August 28, 2025.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.06M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.78M87%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$267K
expenses
Total expenses$2.28M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$799K
Grants paid out$94K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$602K
Cash$595K
Investments$0
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$572K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| HARRY FRED-RIVERA | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 10 | $98K |
| LUIS ALZATE | President | 37 | $97K |
| BYRON BOLLING | FINL SECR/TREAS | 37 | $37K |
| FRANCISCO ORTIZ | Vice President | 37 | $32K |
| JOSEPH BRANCH | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 10 | $30K |
| TANYA DAMAS | RECORD SECRET | 10 | $29K |
| BERNADETTE DYER | REC SEC - PAST | 10 | $23K |
| YARA RIVERA-AVILES | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 10 | $18K |
| KEVIN PROPHETE | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 10 | $16K |
| JOHN SCHMATZ | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 10 | $12K |
| RAYMOND BURKE | E. BOARD - PAST | 10 | $9K |
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Amalgamated Transit Union Network — Local 1056 is a local chapter of the international Amalgamated Transit Union, representing transit workers within a larger labor federation.
- MTA Government — Represents union members employed in the Queens Division of the MTA.
- TWU Local 100 Partner — Coordinates with TWU Local 100 regarding COPE dues deductions for members.
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.
- Collaborative Advocacy with Community Stakeholdersmethodology: community_and_stakeholder_collaborationBy partnering with local leaders and community stakeholders, the organization shapes public transportation policy because inclusive coalitions generate broader support and more sustainable systemic change.
- Collective Bargaining for Workplace Improvementsmethodology: collective_bargainingBy engaging in collective bargaining, the organization achieves workplace improvements and advances members' employment interests because unified negotiation strengthens worker leverage and institutionalizes fair labor standards.