named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Collective Bargaining Representation
Represents workers in negotiations with employers to secure wages, benefits, and working conditions through union contracts
Member Education and Training
Provides educational programs and training for union members, officers, and employees to strengthen labor leadership and workplace rights
Worker Organizing
Organizes workers across industries to join the union and exercise their rights under labor law
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 4 activities
- Advancing workers’ rights through political and community engagementEngages in political, educational, and community activities to promote workers’ rights and strengthen collective bargaining at the local level.
- Operating industry-specific divisions to represent workersOrganizes members into divisions by industry or job type, including representation of workers in the brewery and soft drink industry, First Student transportation in Cheektowaga, NY, and operations in dairy and warehouse sectors.
- Organizing workers and negotiating collective bargaining agreementsOrganizes workers to secure improved wages, hours, and working conditions through collective bargaining and other lawful methods, including negotiating and ratifying first contracts such as for First Transit drivers.
- Organizing workers into the union across various employersRecruits and organizes workers into the union, such as the successful organization of 33 workers from RelaDyne Transportation into Teamsters Local 251.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Administering out-of-work benefit programs for eligible membersDistributes out-of-work benefit checks to union members who meet eligibility criteria, providing financial support during periods of unemployment.
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Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Administering scholarship programs for members’ childrenProvides annual scholarships to children and dependents of International Brotherhood of Teamsters members to support educational attainment.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosting annual member and family eventsOrganizes an annual summer picnic for union members and their families to foster community and engagement.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Providing educational and training programs for members and union officersOffers educational advancement and training opportunities for employees, members, and union officers to support professional and leadership development.
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Union Member Communications 1 activity
- Providing online member resources and communication toolsOffers digital access to union resources and enables members to manage personal settings and subscribe to mailing lists for updates on current issues.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3.27M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.27M100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$3.27M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.51M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.96M
Cash$2.27M
Investments$0
Liabilities$305K
Net assets$2.66M
Liquid reserves8.3 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN DICKMAN | PRESIDENT/PE | 40 | $200K |
| JEFF ZIEMBA | SECRETARY-TR | 40 | $185K |
| DARRIN C ZIEMBA | RECORDING SE | 40 | $175K |
| TONY VACARRO | TRUSTEE | 10 | $173K |
| JOHN RANDOLPH | VICE PRESIDE | 10 | $35K |
| THOMAS BARRETT | SERG AT ARMS | 10 | $7K |
| THOMAS NASCA | TRUSTEE | 10 | $6K |
| MICHELLE NICHOLS | TRUSTEE (RET | 5 | $5K |
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for outreach and engagement, as indicated by 'Find us on Facebook' link
- Facebook Partner — Presence on Facebook for outreach and communication
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for communication and outreach to members and the public.
- First Student Partner — Represents workers employed by First Student, a provider of student transportation services.
- First Transit Partner — Employer with which Teamsters Local 264 negotiated a collective bargaining agreement on behalf of drivers.
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Network — Local 264 is affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters as a local chapter.
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Network — Local 264 is part of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and operates under its structure
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Network — Local 264 is part of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters network.
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Network — Local affiliate of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Network — Local affiliate of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Network — Parent labor union organization to which Teamsters Local 264 belongs.
- James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Network — Independent 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to provide scholarships to members' children and dependents.
- Joint Council 46 Coalition — Participates in Joint Council 46 events, including the annual summer picnic.
- UnionActive Government — Powered by UnionActive, indicating a technology or service partnership for website and member registration platform.
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 Improved Labor Conditionsmethodology: collective_bargainingBy using collective bargaining alongside legal and economic advocacy, the union improves wages, hours, and working conditions for workers because unified representation increases worker leverage in negotiations with employers.
- Inclusive Worker Organizingmethodology: inclusion_and_organizingBy organizing workers into a unified labor body without discrimination, the union builds broader solidarity and more effective representation because inclusivity strengthens collective power across diverse worker groups.
- Member-Centered Unionismmethodology: member-centered_unionismBy prioritizing member engagement, family support, and retiree inclusion, the union strengthens long-term loyalty and collective resilience because sustained member involvement produces a more unified and durable labor organization.