named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Civil Service Exam Preparation
Provides training sessions and resources for members preparing to take civil service exams for IT-related job titles within New York City government
Education Reimbursement Program
Offers up to $600 per year in reimbursement for computer/IT courses and certification exams for members in good standing for at least two years; requires first applying to DC 37 for reimbursement
Grievance Support
Assists members in filing grievances when employers violate union contract provisions, guiding them through the process from initial filing to potential arbitration
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Access to online training courses after member-initiated enrollmentProvides access to a year of unlimited online courses through Enterprise Training following a member’s completion and payment for an initial course and subsequent reimbursement filing.
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Advocacy for Worker Health and Leave Policies 1 activity
- Advocacy for updated leave policies during public health emergenciesProvided updated leave policy guidance for City employees during the COVID-19 outbreak to support worker rights and compliance.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Civil service exam preparation trainingArranges training sessions for members preparing to take civil service exams for Local 2627 job titles to support career advancement.
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Labor Union Member Support Services 1 activity
- Grievance procedure administration for union contract enforcementProvides a formal grievance procedure for union members to enforce compliance with the union contract by employers, including support through shop stewards and facilitation of binding arbitration for unresolved disputes.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Member tuition reimbursement for IT education and certificationProvides tuition reimbursement of up to $600 per year for computer/IT courses and certification exam fees to union members, supporting professional development.
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Internal Organizational Elections 1 activity
- Union leadership elections administrationConducted a mail ballot election for contested Executive Board and DC37 Delegate positions in June 2026, ensuring democratic governance.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocacy for IT job classification at CUNYAdvocated for the addition of IT-related job titles to the Competitive Class Service of CUNY to expand employment opportunities for members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$241K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$235K98%
Investment income$5K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$179K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$53K
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$824K
Cash$824K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$824K
Liquid reserves55.3 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +19.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA MORAND | PRESIDENT | 35 | $8K |
| ANN GEORGE | SECRETARY | 1 | $7K |
| KALPESH PATEL | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $7K |
| MARIE LODESCAR | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $7K |
| NICHOLAS PINEDA | TREASURER | 1 | $4K |
| ANTHONY CHAMBERS | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | $2K |
| GEORGE VILLEGAS | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | $2K |
| NOEL RAMOS | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | $2K |
| CHARLES MCCLAIN | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | $2K |
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- AFSCME Network — Offers online training resources and educational programs through its national network for members.
- American Arbitration Association Partner — Administers mail ballot elections for Local 2627.
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Network — Local 2627 is part of AFSCME, with officers automatically serving as delegates.
- CUNY Partner — Collaborates with CUNY to establish and classify IT job titles within the public higher education system.
- Central Labor Council Network — Local 2627 participates in the CLC through appointed delegates.
- City of New York Government — Represents city employees and collaborates on leave and telework policies
- DC 37 Government — Collaborates on tuition reimbursement programs and civil service exam preparation for members.
- District Council 37 Network — Local 2627 is affiliated with DC37, with members serving as delegates.
- Enterprise Training Partner — Provides online training courses to members with a year-long access benefit after initial course completion and reimbursement filing.
- Shop Stewards Partner — Union representatives who assist members in filing grievances and navigating the grievance process.
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.
- Collective Contract Enforcement as Deterrencemethodology: contract-enforcement-deterrenceBy filing grievances in response to contract violations, the organization deters future employer non-compliance because consistent enforcement signals organizational capacity and member solidarity, reinforcing adherence to agreed labor standards.
- Workforce Advocacy for Job Clarity and Advancementmethodology: workforce_advocacyBy advocating for the formal recognition and classification of IT positions in public higher education, the organization improves career pathways and job clarity, which supports workforce development and member advancement because clear occupational categories enable equitable hiring, promotion, and compensation structures.