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INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS 0236 LOCAL UNION

SCHENECTADY, NY · EIN 141810970 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ibew236.org
revenue
$6.1M
expenses
$4.0M
net assets
$49.5M
employees
37
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO MEMBERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

IBEW Local 236 is a labor union representing over 1,500 electrical workers in New York's Capital Region. It negotiates collective bargaining agreements, provides job referrals, and administers wage, health, pension, and training benefits for members in the electrical construction and related industries. The union also advocates for fair labor standards and supports community outreach initiatives.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Annuity Fund
Provides a tax-deferred savings and guaranteed income program for retirement, funded by employer contributions of $4.24 per hour
Community Outreach Committee
Organizes volunteer activities including food distribution, family sponsorship, and partnerships with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters
Health and Benefit Fund
Administers a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) funded by employer contributions to cover medical expenses for members
Job Referral Program
Manages a referral list and distributes job opportunities to qualified members through a structured sign-in and call-in system
Pension Fund
Manages a defined benefit pension plan with 5-year vesting, providing monthly income based on years of service and credits earned
Tri-City Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC)
Provides apprenticeship programs and journeyman upgrade courses in electrical work, including instrumentation, welding, and photovoltaics
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 1 activity
    • Advocates for labor contracts and worker rights
      Supports efforts to secure fair labor contracts, including rallying with nurses at Albany Medical Center, and advocates for workers' rights through participation in labor actions and public demonstrations.
  • Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
    • Conducts community outreach and volunteer programs
      Organizes volunteer activities including serving food at soup kitchens, sponsoring struggling families during the holidays, and collaborating with the Malta Veteran Appreciation Program to support individuals in need through its Community Outreach Committee.
  • Labor-Backed Candidate Endorsements & Electoral Support 1 activity
    • Engages in political advocacy and endorsements
      Participates in local political processes, including attending candidate debates and endorsing labor-friendly candidates such as Rodney Wiltshire for Troy Mayor, and advocates for policy changes like the expansion of prevailing wage requirements through support of state budget proposals.
  • Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
    • Represents and provides benefits to electrical worker members
      Represents over 1,500 members across eastern New York, providing access to careers with competitive wages, health insurance, pensions, and advancement opportunities, while delivering skilled labor to signatory contractors and regional construction projects.
  • Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
    • Trains electrical apprentices and journeymen
      Sponsors the Tri-City Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee to train electrical apprentices and provides continuing education and safety training for journeymen in specialized areas such as photovoltaics, medium voltage splicing, and instrumentation.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Manages job referral system for electrical workers
      Operates a structured job referral system requiring in-person registration, monthly re-signing between the 10th and 16th of each month, nightly job check-in by phone, and enforces rules on job turndowns and vacation periods to maintain eligibility on the "Available for Work List".
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.14M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$4.40M72%
Investment income$1.74M28%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$3.95M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.76M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$49.75M
Cash$4.68M
Investments$42.67M
Liabilities$273K
Net assets$49.48M
Liquid reserves143.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 17
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL MASTROPIETRO BUSINESS MGR 52 $169K
DANIEL DUDLEY BUS DEVELOPMENT 40 $119K
KENNETH HART ASSISTANT 40 $119K
KEVIN FULLER MEM DEVELOPMENT 40 $119K
MICHAEL MARTELL ASSISTANT 40 $119K
PAUL NYLIN ASSISTANT 40 $119K
MICHAEL TORRES Treasurer 2 $2K
WILLIAM BULGAR RECORDING SEC. 2 $2K
CHRISTOPHER KERN EXECUTIVE BOARD 2 $1K
CHRISTOPHER LAMBERT MEMBER DEV 2 $1K
DOUGLAS WATROBSKI EXECUTIVE BOARD 2 $1K
JEREMIAH ULMER EXECUTIVE BOARD 2 $1K
STEVEN ROOT EXECUTIVE BOARD 2 $1K
TIMOTHY HEALEY EXECUTIVE BOARD 2 $1K
NATHANIEL RECHEIZER EXECUTIVE BOARD 2 $868
JASON DOTY Vice President 2 $578
SCOTT LAWSON EXECUTIVE BOARD 2 $288
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Albany Chapter of NECA Partner — Cosponsors the Tri-City Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee.
  • Albany Medical Center Nurses Partner — Supported nurses in their fight for a fair contract through joint advocacy and public rallies.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Partner — Collaborates with Big Brothers Big Sisters through community outreach and volunteer efforts
  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo Government — Supported Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to expand prevailing wage requirements in the executive budget.
  • IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Network — Local 236 is a local union within the larger IBEW national organization.
  • Malta Veteran Appreciation Program Partner — Collaborates with IBEW Local 236 to provide community assistance using union members' skilled labor.
  • Malta Veteran Appreciation Program Partner — Collaborates with Local 236 to support veterans and others in need.
  • NECA-IBEW Pension Trust Fund Network — Administers the pension plan for IBEW Local 236 members.
  • National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Partner — Jointly sponsors the Tri-City Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee with the Albany Chapter of NECA.
  • Times Union Partner — Featured coverage of Local 236's involvement in the Troy Mayor race.
  • Tri-City Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Partner — Operates the training center for apprentices and journeymen electricians in the region.
strategies · 5

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 as Labor Empowerment
    methodology: collective-bargaining
    By using collective bargaining agreements and union representation, the union resolves workplace disputes and improves working conditions because organized labor increases worker leverage and ensures enforceable rights on the job.
  • Joint Union-Contractor Training Model
    methodology: joint_union-contractor_training
    By co-delivering apprenticeship training with contractors through a formal partnership with NECA, the union produces highly skilled electrical workers because standardized, industry-aligned training improves job readiness and ensures quality workforce supply.
  • Member-Led Community Engagement
    methodology: member-led community volunteerism
    By organizing community outreach and volunteerism through union members, the union strengthens community ties and supports vulnerable populations because member-led efforts foster authentic engagement and extend the union’s social impact beyond the workplace.
  • Political and Solidarity Advocacy for Labor Rights
    methodology: labor-endorsed political advocacy
    By endorsing labor-friendly candidates and engaging in solidarity actions, the union strengthens labor organizing and policy outcomes because public and political support amplifies collective bargaining power and protects worker interests.
  • Union Career Pathway Advocacy
    methodology: union-career-pathway
    By promoting union membership as a career pathway, the union attracts and retains skilled electricians because access to stable employment, comprehensive benefits, and advancement opportunities signals long-term value to workers.