named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Joint Apprenticeship Training Program
Five-year program combining over 9,000 hours of on-the-job training and 1,800 hours of classroom education to produce certified journeymen in plumbing and steamfitting
Member Portal
Online system allowing members to view financial information, pay dues, and request address changes
Welfare, Pension, and Annuity Plans
Self-insured benefits programs providing health coverage and retirement income for union members
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 3 activities
- Administering apprenticeship recruitment and testingAccepts applications for apprenticeship programs online and in person, and administers monthly aptitude tests at Local 7's Training Center to evaluate candidates for the plumbing and steamfitting trades.
- Operating a 5-year registered apprenticeship program for plumbers and steamfittersRuns a five-year apprenticeship program requiring over 9,000 hours of on-the-job training and 1,800 hours of classroom instruction, covering subjects such as Rigging, Medical Gas Installation/Brazing, and OSHA 30, to train skilled workers in the pipe trades.
- Providing skilled workforce services to contractors and developersSupplies trained pipe trade and service technicians to signatory contractors and project managers on demand, supporting short- and long-term staffing needs across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors in upstate New York.
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Construction Industry Advocacy & Standards 1 activity
- Delivering plumbing, HVAC, and piping services in upstate New YorkProvides plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC installation and maintenance services across the Capital Region and surrounding areas, including in critical infrastructure such as power plants, water treatment facilities, airports, and semiconductor plants.
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Union Dues Collection and Administration 1 activity
- Managing member dues and wage deductionsAdjusts and collects member dues through wage deductions, including a $2.29 per hour assessment effective May 1, 2026, and a $2.00 per hour deduction for the Vacation Account, to support union operations and member benefits.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Providing health, pension, and welfare benefits to membersOffers catastrophic health insurance and supplemental retirement income to members through Annuity, Pension, and Welfare Plans, funded by deductions from wages and employer contributions.
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Union-Contractor Construction Partnerships 1 activity
- Securing fair wages and protecting public health through collective representationAdvocates for fair wages and working conditions for members and contributes to public health by ensuring safe and reliable plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC systems in critical infrastructure.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.20M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.65M87%
Investment income$204K5%
Other revenue$349K
expenses
Total expenses$3.88M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.16M
Grants paid out$35K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.05M
Cash$2.14M
Investments$2.83M
Liabilities$498K
Net assets$5.55M
Liquid reserves15.3 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +12.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 22
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD NADEAU | BUSINESS MANAGER/FST | 40 | $260K |
| TOM CARRIGAN | BUSINESS AGENT | 40 | $241K |
| SCOTT NADEAU | PRESIDENT | 1 | $235K |
| PAUL FREDERICKS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $18K |
| DAN HARRINGTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $17K |
| JONATHAN FASS | RECORDING SECRETARY | 1 | $7K |
| ANTHONY CIPOLLO | NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE | 1 | $6K |
| ZACHARY HOAG | NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE | 1 | $6K |
| MICHAEL MULLIGAN | NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE | 1 | $4K |
| KYLE MORAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $3K |
| KYLE GONYEA | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | $3K |
| KYLE PIAZZA | DELEGATE TO UA | 1 | $3K |
| DON CARTER | TREASURER | 5 | $2K |
| ERIK BROOKS | INSIDE GUARD | 1 | $1K |
| JUSTIN HENDERSON | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | $480 |
| PAUL BURNHAM | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | $480 |
| ROBERT MARTIN | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | $480 |
| TIM LECLAIR | FINANCE COMMITTEE | 1 | $480 |
| RICHARD DROWNE | FINANCE COMMITTEE | 1 | $440 |
| TYLER WATERHOUSE | FINANCE COMMITTEE | 1 | $440 |
| ED HERZOG | FINANCE COMMITTEE | 1 | $40 |
| WILLIAM BESTAFKA | FINANCE COMMITTEE | 1 | $40 |
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- BW Steel Inc. Partner — Contractor affiliated with UA Local 7 providing rigging, welding, millwright, steel erection, fabrication, and crane services
- Local 7's Training Department Partner — Provides information and administers the apprenticeship program.
- Mechanical Contractors Association Partner — Jointly negotiates wage, benefit, and labor agreements with Local 7 on behalf of signatory contractors.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Registers and oversees Local 7's Apprentice Training Program.
- Plumbers Local 7 Network — Referred to as the organization within which contractors and workers are affiliated, operating under UA Local 7 in Albany.
- Plumbers and Steamfitters in the State of New York Network — Plumbers’ Local 7 is affiliated with Plumbers and Steamfitters in the State of New York.
- UA Network — Member of the United Association (UA) union network, participating in its joint apprenticeship training program.
- UA International Network — Member of UA International's network, participating in its certified Joint Apprenticeship Training Program.
- UA International Network — Member of UA International, participating in its certified Joint Apprenticeship Training Program.
strategies · 4
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-Based Workforce Developmentmethodology: apprenticeship-based workforce developmentBy combining structured on-the-job training with classroom education and mentorship, the union produces highly skilled journeymen because sustained, integrated learning with experienced craftsmen ensures technical mastery and professional retention in the trade.
- Labor Advocacy for Systemic Workplace Improvementsmethodology: labor-advocacyBy organizing collective advocacy, the union advances labor rights and safety standards because sustained pressure on policy and practice leads to systemic gains such as fair wages, anti-discrimination protections, and safer working conditions.
- Labor-Management Partnership Modelmethodology: labor-management_partnershipBy fostering collaborative relationships between contractors and union labor, the organization increases project success and workforce stability because shared goals in quality, safety, and efficiency lead to better outcomes than adversarial models.
- Quality-First Installation as Competitive Advantagemethodology: quality-first installationBy emphasizing high-quality, correct-first-time installation of complex systems, the union secures demand for its workforce because superior craftsmanship reduces long-term costs and supports critical infrastructure and technology sector growth.