named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CEA Trusteeships
Appoints employer representatives to 24 union benefit fund boards across New York State, ensuring fiduciary oversight of ERISA-governed pension, health, and training funds.
Collective Bargaining Representation
Negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements with construction unions on behalf of signatory contractors, setting prevailing wage and fringe benefit standards for public and private projects.
Free Safety Training Program
Provides subsidized safety training courses to union contractors and employees through grants from the NYS DOL Hazard Abatement Board, delivered via a joint labor-management safety committee.
Labor-Management Meetings
Facilitates regular meetings between union officials and signatory employers to address industry issues, promote cooperation, and discuss matters relevant to labor relations.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Labor-Management Cooperation Forums 2 activities
- Facilitates ongoing labor-management collaborationOrganizes periodic joint labor-management meetings with individual trade unions to maintain cooperative relationships and address operational or contractual issues.
- Supports employer capacity in labor-management relationsStrengthens the ability of signatory employers to engage in collective bargaining by developing negotiation strategies, conducting research, analyzing data, convening employer caucuses, and operating a joint labor-management safety training committee.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocates on legislative issues affecting the construction industryLobbies on behalf of member firms on legislative matters critical to the construction sector, shaping policy outcomes that impact labor, safety, and contracting practices.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Negotiates and manages collective bargaining agreementsRepresents union contractors in negotiating collective bargaining agreements with multiple building and construction trade unions across central and northern New York and the Mohawk Valley. Prepares legal documents, amends agreements, and communicates updates to signatory employers.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Provides free safety training programs for union employees and contractorsOffers free safety training classes to union employees and member firms through funding from the New York State Department of Labor, allocating over $3 million in training services to tens of thousands of workers and more than 100 contractors across upstate New York over the past 19 years.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Serves as trustee for union benefit fundsHolds appointing authority and serves on the Board of Trustees for 24 union benefit funds across New York State, ensuring employer representation in fund governance and oversight.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$564K
Contributions & grants$82K14%
Program service revenue$351K62%
Investment income$49K9%
Other revenue$83K
expenses
Total expenses$498K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$325K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.88M
Cash$311K
Investments$1.48M
Liabilities$38K
Net assets$1.84M
Liquid reserves43.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARL R HALL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $287K |
board members · 9
- HERBERT F DARLING III — 1ST VP, DIRECTOR
- JAMIE HOURIGAN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN SCHALK — PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
- LORI LUPINI — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK DIMAURO — TREASURER, DIRECTOR
- RYAN MALONE — DIRECTOR
- TIM LINCK — SECRETARY, DIRECTOR
- TODD HENDERSON — DIRECTOR
- TODD MACINTOSH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 63
Who they work with
- Bricklayers Partner — Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with the Bricklayers union.
- Bricklayers Partner — Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with union contractors represented by CEA CNY
- Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 2 Partner — Industry partner with Albany and Syracuse offices listed
- Bricklayers District Council 3 Partner — Industry partner with Rochester office listed
- Bricklayers Local 2 Partner — Collaborates on safety training in Albany, NY
- Bricklayers Local 2-Syracuse Partner — Collaborates on safety training in Liverpool, NY
- Bricklayers Local 3-Buffalo Partner — Collaborates on safety training in Buffalo, NY
- Bricklayers Local 3-Rochester Partner — Collaborates on safety training in Pittsford, NY
- Carpenters Partner — Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with the Carpenters union.
- Carpenters Partner — Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with union contractors represented by CEA CNY
- Carpenters Contractor Trust Partner — Industry partner with website link provided
- Cement Masons Partner — Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with the Cement Masons union.
- Cement Masons Partner — Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with union contractors represented by CEA CNY
- Electricians Local 43 Partner — Collaborates on safety training in Clay, NY
- Elevator Constructors Local Union 62 Partner — Industry partner with Syracuse location listed
- Empire State Regional Council Of Carpenters Apprentice Training Center Partner — Industry partner with Rochester location listed
- Engineers Partner — Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with the Engineers union.
- Engineers Partner — Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with union contractors represented by CEA CNY
- Glaziers Local Union 677 Partner — Industry partner with Rochester location listed
- Heat and Frost Insulators Local Union 30 Partner — Industry partner with contact information listed
- I.B.E.W. Local Union 43 Partner — Industry partner with Clay, NY location listed
- International Masonry Institute Partner — Industry partner with Saratoga Springs location listed
- Iron Workers Local 60 Partner — Collaborates on safety training in Syracuse, NY
- Iron Workers Local Union 12 Partner — Industry partner with Albany location listed
- Iron Workers Local Union 440 Partner — Industry partner with Utica location listed
- Iron Workers Local Union 60 Partner — Industry partner with Syracuse location listed
- Laborers Partner — Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with the Laborers union.
- Laborers Partner — Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with union contractors represented by CEA CNY
- Laborers Local 1822 Partner — Collaborates on safety training in Scott, NY
- Laborers Local 435 Partner — Collaborates on safety training in Rochester, NY
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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 Representationmethodology: collective_bargaining_representationBy uniting union contractors into a single employer association, the organization strengthens their negotiating position in labor agreements with trade unions, leading to more stable and favorable outcomes because collective representation increases bargaining power and ensures consistent industry standards.
- Fiduciary Stewardship of Union Benefit Fundsmethodology: fiduciary_stewardshipBy serving as a fiduciary to multi-employer ERISA funds, the organization ensures long-term sustainability of union benefits, preserving intergenerational access because responsible financial oversight prevents fund insolvency and maintains worker trust.
- Labor-Management Collaboration for Industry Stabilitymethodology: collaborative-labor-managementBy convening labor and management stakeholders to jointly address regional construction industry challenges, the organization improves sector-wide outcomes because ongoing dialogue builds trust, reduces conflict, and enables proactive problem-solving.
- Safety Training for Injury Preventionmethodology: free-safety-training-for-injury-preventionBy providing free safety training to union construction workers and contractors, the organization reduces workplace injuries and fatalities because accessible, industry-specific education improves on-site safety practices and compliance.