named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annuity Fund
Manages annuity benefits for members through a third-party administrator, ASO.
Local 1180 Benefits Fund
Administers health, vision, hearing, dental, prescription, and mental health benefits for union members and retirees.
Retiree Division
Provides virtual seminars, benefit education, and social engagement opportunities for retirees to help them understand and access health and supplemental benefits.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
- Administers payroll, contracts, and vendor payments for City of New York agenciesProcesses payrolls, manages computer systems, monitors contracts, pays vendors, and supervises frontline staff for City of New York agencies and authorities.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Administers retiree medical and prescription claim reimbursementsProcesses general medical and prescription claim reimbursements for retirees for calendar year 2025.
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Union Dues Collection and Administration 1 activity
- Collects and administers employer contributions for union benefit fundsCollects employer contributions under a collective bargaining agreement with the City of New York and remits them to union benefit funds, using these funds to pay administrative expenses for union benefit plans.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Facilitates membership enrollmentProvides a fillable PDF membership form for individuals to join the organization.
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Annual Financial and Activity Reporting 1 activity
- Maintains transparency in fund reportingMakes Form 5500 and full Annual Report available for public examination and copying at the Fund Office and provides a free summary of the Annual Report with financial details to all covered members.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Organizes political engagement and voter mobilizationConducts voter education, supports candidates who advocate for workers' rights, and organizes member-led political activities including phone banking, literature distribution, door-knocking, and peer outreach to mobilize working people.
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Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Provides financial support for member education and career developmentReimburses tuition and registration costs up to $400 per semester, books up to $25 per semester, and covers up to $200 per year for courses through DCAS, job-related adult education, and career development conferences for qualified members, up to three semesters per calendar year.
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Retirement Benefits Education & Support 1 activity
- Provides member benefits education and support for retireesHosts weekly live virtual benefit meetings and bi-weekly virtual seminars with guest speakers to educate retirees on accessing and using benefits; sends email notifications about upcoming events and provides one-click access to virtual meetings via website and phone-in options.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Provides skills and leadership development training for membersOffers trainings to build organizing skills around workplace and community issues; provides opportunities to enhance education and workplace skills; delivers training exercises in administrative and supervisory skills using management scenarios, in-basket tasks, and judgment-based exercises; and provides exam strategies and test-taking techniques for civil service exam candidates.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Represents and governs membership organizationRepresents and serves members by advancing their careers, financial status, working conditions, and general welfare; elects officers and an Executive Board and establishes committees to govern and lead the organization.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Supports retiree transition and engagement through programmingOffers recreational programming, workshops, and educational classes to support retiree transition; launched in 1996 to promote ongoing engagement and wellness among retirees.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produces public education materials on civic issuesDeveloped original outreach materials and produced a multimedia campaign to educate New Yorkers about the potential impacts of a Constitutional Convention.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$30.63M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$26.61M87%
Investment income$4.02M13%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$32.33M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.63M
Grants paid out$24.65M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$66.15M
Cash$3.52M
Investments$49.62M
Liabilities$11.81M
Net assets$54.34M
Liquid reserves19.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| GLORIA MIDDLETON | Trustee | 10 | $253K |
| Teesha Foreman | Trustee | 10 | $205K |
| SEENARINE MOHABIR | IT manager | 40 | $191K |
| Suzanne Beatty | RETIREE DIRECTOR | 0 | $182K |
| DAMIEN ARNOLD | ADMINISTRATOR | 25 | $166K |
| CARMEN LEE | Finance Controller | 30 | $125K |
| ARTHUR CHELIOTES | Trustee | 30 | $74K |
| Robin Blair | Trustee | 20 | $71K |
| Gerald Brown | Trustee | 20 | $36K |
| Debra Paylor | Trustee | 5 | $6K |
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- AFSCME Government — Referenced in the context of the Janus v AFSCME Supreme Court case, indicating a legal and sectoral affiliation with the union.
- Administrative Services Only, Inc. Partner — Handles annuity funds administration for CWA Local 1180
- Administrative Services Only, Inc. Partner — Third-party administrator for the Annuity Benefits Fund.
- Amnesty International Partner — Organization with members affiliated through CWA Local 1180
- Capital Rx Partner — Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) for the Prescription Drug Program.
- City of New York Government — Party to the collective bargaining agreement under which employer contributions are collected.
- College Board (CLEP) Partner — Administers the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), which allows members to earn college credit through exams accepted at 2,900 institutions, supported by CWA Local 1180 information sharing.
- Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO Network — Local 1180 is a local chapter of the national CWA/AFL-CIO union network.
- Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Government — DCAS is the New York City agency responsible for the administration of civil service, which governs aspects of merit system administration relevant to the Local's members.
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition — Symbolically aligned with the labor movement through shared commitment to economic justice and workers' dignity, exemplified by Dr. King's support for striking sanitation workers.
- Fred Pryor Partner — Private institution offering job-related seminars for which CWA Local 1180 provides reimbursement and guarantees credit for unsatisfactory experiences.
- Human Rights First Partner — Organization with members affiliated through CWA Local 1180
- Human Rights Watch Partner — Organization with members affiliated through CWA Local 1180
- Javits Center Partner — Organization with members affiliated through CWA Local 1180
- Khan Academy Partner — Provides free online learning resources in subjects including math, science, and economics, promoted by CWA Local 1180 for member education.
- Marci Rosenblum Partner — Contributing writer and designer for Communique, producing award-winning content on union issues.
- National CWA Public Healthcare Education Workers (PHEW) Activist Academy Network — Network entity offering upcoming quarterly classes for CWA members, including training in Excel, PowerPoint, and Robert’s Rules of Order.
- New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Partner — Partner organization offering workforce-tailored courses for which CWA Local 1180 provides reimbursement to members.
- New York City Office of Labor Relations Partner — Collaborates with the Retiree Division to provide information on health insurance benefits and retiree health plans.
- Open Society Foundations Partner — Organization with members affiliated through CWA Local 1180
- STORYCORPS Partner — Organization with members affiliated through CWA Local 1180
- Staff Rep Services Partner — Handles receipt and processing of completed membership forms for CWA Local 1180.
- TYPE MEDIA CENTER Partner — Organization with members affiliated through CWA Local 1180
- The Century Foundation Partner — Organization with members affiliated through CWA Local 1180
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 Action for Worker Advocacymethodology: collective_actionBy uniting members in collective action and solidarity, the organization produces stronger advocacy outcomes for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions, because unified participation increases political and economic leverage.
- Member-Led Education for Union Empowermentmethodology: member-led_educationBy using member-led storytelling and leadership-narrated content, the organization increases understanding and buy-in around union representation, because peer-driven narratives are more relatable and effective in conveying real-world impact than top-down messaging.
- Political Engagement as Core Labor Strategymethodology: civic-engagement-as-labor-strategyBy engaging members in civic and political processes, the organization advances workers' rights and economic justice, because sustained political pressure is necessary to protect and expand labor gains.