named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Grievance Committee
Administers the grievance procedure per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, processes member complaints, and trains members on grievance processes
Health and Safety Committee
Monitors workplace health and safety conditions, reviews policies, and makes recommendations to the Executive Board
Member Communications Committee
Manages internal communications including the Panorama newsletter, social media, elections, and member outreach
Negotiations Committee
Drafts contract proposals, conducts collective bargaining with the college administration, and reports negotiation status to the Executive Board and membership
Social Justice Committee
Addresses racial and social justice issues impacting faculty and students, promotes anti-racism education, and supports related advocacy events
TEAMSAM
Annual fundraising walk in memory of member Sam Drogo to support heart disease research; organized in partnership with the American Heart Association
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Faculty & Academic Labor Union Representation 2 activities
- Collective bargaining and contract negotiationEngages in collective bargaining negotiations with Mohawk Valley Community College, drafts contract proposals, and serves as the sole bargaining agent for over 210 faculty and non-administrative professional staff. Through these negotiations, the organization has established minimum salary levels and other employment terms.
- Public access to organizational documentsMakes the 2024–2027 collective bargaining agreement and the Association’s constitution publicly available through its website.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Administration of member benefits and servicesAdministers life insurance (UNUMProvident) and Davis Vision group plan benefits for members through the Benefits Fund, providing cost savings and access to essential services.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Community engagement and advocacy outreachOrganizes participation in the American Heart Association's Americas Greatest Heart Run and Walk to raise funds for heart disease research, and maintains an active presence at Oneida County Board of Legislators meetings to advocate for community and educational interests.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Financial oversight and auditingConducts annual financial audits of the Association to ensure fiscal accountability and transparency.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Grievance and contract administrationAdministers the grievance process under the Collective Bargaining Agreement to resolve workplace disputes and ensure contract compliance.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Member communication through newsletters and publicationsProduces and distributes the PAnorama newsletter in both print and digital formats to communicate with members, and shares approved Executive Board meeting minutes via email and website archives.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Member training and professional developmentProvides in-house training sessions for members to support professional growth and organizational capacity.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Merchandise sales and brandingOffers MVCCPA-branded apparel for purchase through an online store hosted by Max's Print Shop, supporting member engagement and organizational visibility.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Student scholarship programsProvides a $1,000 scholarship and administers a Textbook Scholarship Fund to assist Mohawk Valley Community College students with course materials and educational expenses.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Website and digital presence managementMaintains and updates the Association’s official website to provide current information and access to resources for members and the public.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$50K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2260%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$57K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$29K
Grants paid out$9K
balance sheet
Total assets$220K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$220K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Norma Chrisman | President | 10 | $7K |
| Patti Antanavige | Grievance Chair and Negotiations Team Member | 5 | $5K |
| Ross Wittenberg | Treasurer | 4 | $4K |
| Aaron Fried | Negotiations Chair | 4 | $3K |
| Yue Riesbeck | Negotiations Team Member & New Members Chair | 3 | $2K |
| Brandon Horender | Negotiations Team Member | 2 | $1K |
| Josef McManus | Negotiations Team Member & Social Justice Chair | 2 | $1K |
| Shahida Dar | Negotiations Team Member | 2 | $1K |
| Kelly McNamara | Secretary and Research and Records Chair | 2 | $988 |
| Robin Saxe | 2nd Vice President and Community Outreach Chair | 2 | $988 |
| Erica Brindisi | 1st Vice President | 1 | $658 |
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- American Federation of Teachers Network — Reports audit findings to the American Federation of Teachers.
- American Federation of Teachers Network — State and national affiliate providing union benefits.
- American Federation of Teachers Network — State and national union affiliation providing support and resources.
- American Heart Association Partner — Partners with the American Heart Association by participating in the Americas Greatest Heart Run and Walk.
- Central New York Labor Council Partner — Collaborates with the PA on labor-related initiatives and outreach.
- Executive Board Coalition — Regularly communicates with members through meetings, phone, and email, and its meeting minutes are shared with the membership.
- Grace Costello Partner — Committee chair who receives applications and administers the Textbook Scholarship Fund.
- Max’s Print Shop Partner — Operates the online store for MVCCPA apparel.
- Mohawk Valley Community College Partner — Negotiating party in collective bargaining agreement for faculty salaries
- NYSUT Government — Sends delegate and alternates to the NYSUT Representative Assembly.
- NYSUT Member Benefits Partner — Provided assistance in reviewing and selecting group benefit plans for the membership.
- New York State United Teachers Network — Provides legislative action tools used by PA members to contact elected officials.
- New York State United Teachers Network — State-level union affiliation providing support and resources.
- Oneida County Board of Legislators Government — Engages with the PA through ongoing attendance at legislative meetings and advocacy efforts.
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 for Labor Rights and Working Conditionsmethodology: collective_bargainingBy engaging in collective bargaining and enforcing negotiated contracts, the organization improves employment and working conditions for faculty and staff, because legally binding agreements ensure enforceable standards on salary, benefits, and workplace rights.
- Community-Engaged Unionism to Strengthen Member and Public Supportmethodology: community-engaged_unionismBy extending union activities beyond the workplace to include communication and collaboration with members and community groups, the organization builds broader support and engagement, because sustained visibility and relational outreach strengthen collective identity and political influence.
- Member Autonomy in Benefits Selectionmethodology: member-driven benefits selectionBy allowing members to autonomously review and select group benefits through a dedicated benefits fund, the organization ensures that offerings align with member needs, because participatory decision-making increases relevance and satisfaction with benefits.