named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Apprenticeship Training
Provides debt-free apprenticeship programs across multiple construction trades, training workers in skilled trades with wages, health care, and retirement benefits from day one
Union Hiring Promotion
Advocates for and connects developers with unionized, highly-skilled construction professionals to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to high standards
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Funds community initiatives through charitable eventsRaised $20,000 for the Roswell Park Cancer Institute through a weekend hockey tournament, demonstrating community engagement and support for local health causes.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Offers apprenticeships and training programs for construction trade careersProvides debt-free apprenticeship pathways through member unions, including safety training and retraining, to prepare workers for careers in the construction industry with access to high wages, health care, and retirement benefits from the start of employment.
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Unionized Construction Trade Advancement 1 activity
- Provides union tradespeople for construction and infrastructure projectsSupplies highly trained union craft workers in trades including bricklaying, tile, marble, terrazzo, caulking, cleaning, masonry, ironworking, and cement masonry for construction and infrastructure projects in the Niagara/Buffalo, NY area and Western New York.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocacy and representation for union workers in multiple tradesRepresents approximately 240 electricians in Niagara County and western Orleans County, as well as workers in industrial and commercial painting, drywall finishing, glazing, and healthcare, advocating for their interests and improved quality of life.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$22K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$26K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$6K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$8K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -43.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MALTBY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 10 | $3K |
| PAUL BROWN | PRESIDENT | 10 | $3K |
board members · 3
- CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL DOYLE — TRUSTEE
- RONALD WHEELER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Bricklayers Allied Craftworkers Local #3 Partner — Local union representing craft workers affiliated with the Niagara County Building Trades Council.
- Diamond Generating Corporation Partner — Planned meeting with Buffalo Building Trades regarding offshore wind energy initiative on Lake Erie.
- IBEW Network — Local 237 is part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) network.
- International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers Network — Local affiliate of the International Association, established in 1901 as Local No. 6.
- International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local #4 Partner — Partner organization providing skilled labor in heat and frost insulation and asbestos abatement.
- International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union Local 7 Partner — Partner union providing skilled boilermaker labor within the Niagara County Building Trades Council network.
- International Union of Elevator Constructors Network — Local 14 is part of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (I.U.E.C.) network.
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local #17 Partner — Partner union providing qualified Operating Engineers and apprentices in the Buffalo-Niagara region.
- International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Network — Local council affiliated with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.
- Iron Workers Local 9 Partner — Local union that Scott Brydges leads as Business Manager, FS/T.
- LEAP Organization Partner — Organization where Scott Brydges serves as Building Trades Representative.
- Member Unions Coalition — Member unions collaborate with Niagara County Building Trades Council to offer apprenticeship programs and represent skilled construction workers.
- NEIEP Partner — Partners with NEIEP for training and education programs.
- NYS Iron Workers District Council Network — State-level council where Scott Brydges serves as Vice President and Delegate.
- Niagara County Industrial Development Agency Partner — Agency where Scott Brydges serves as a member, contributing to local economic development.
- Niagara Orleans Career and Tech Center Partner — Educational institution where Scott Brydges serves on the Advisory Committee for the Welding Program.
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute Partner — Recipient of $20,000 raised by Buffalo Building Trades Unions.
- Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Partner — Collaborated with union contractors to fulfill labor needs in Western New York.
- Union Cement Masons Local 111 Partner — Partner organization providing cement masonry services in the Niagara/Buffalo area.
- WNY Iron Workers District Council Network — Regional council where Scott Brydges serves as Trustee for Pension, Welfare, and Annuity Funds.
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.
- Apprenticeship Model for Skilled Workforce Developmentmethodology: apprenticeship_modelBy providing debt-free, union-based apprenticeships, the organization produces a skilled and stable workforce because accessible training increases worker retention and ensures high standards of professionalism and safety.
- Labor Advocacy as Community Developmentmethodology: labor-community developmentBy improving wages, benefits, and working conditions for union members, the organization advances broader community well-being because better economic conditions for workers strengthen local economies and social stability in Western New York.
- Safety-First Training Culturemethodology: safety-first training cultureBy emphasizing continuous safety training and retraining, the organization ensures excellence in the construction industry because a culture of safety reduces accidents and increases productivity and workforce reliability.