THE| CUTTING EDGE Winter 2020 Vol. 28, No. 1 NEWSLETTER

The People Have Spoken and

A New Day Dawns See Page 2

Inside Dawn of a New Day Local 94 Service Awards Meet our 2020 Scholars WINTER 2020 | 1 Page 2 Pages 8-9 Pages 14-15 Business Manager’s Report

Executive Board Kuba J. Brown Business Manager & Financial Secretary Thomas M. Hart President After Separation and Loss Michael Gadaleta Vice President Raymond Macco We Enter the New Year in Hope Assistant Business Manager & Recording-Corresponding Secretary Brothers and Sisters, Kelly Ann Drummond Treasurer Phillip Baffuto I hope this finds you and your families Conductor well and in good health. These have been Local 94 members picketed for months outside 300 Wall Street (L). The Rocco Ferrigno extraordinary difficult and painful times. pandemic led to a livestream of our 9/11 Memorial Mass, We Will Never Forget. Guard Many of our Brothers and Sisters have been John Cancel, Vincent Curcio stricken by this horrible coronavirus. Our Bill Caramico Trustees nation has already suffered the loss of more Anthony Fasulo, David Rodriguez, than 300,000 lives, and another American ‘You were always there ready to keep our Joseph Gargiulo dies every minute. Auditors children, our teachers and the tenants within Who could have ever imagined? So as we reflect during this Christmas sea- our schools, commercial buildings, condos, and Business Manager and Agents son please join with me as we take a moment Kuba J. Brown to reflect on the lives lost and pray for the apartment complexes safe and secure.’ Business Manager/Financial Secretary families they have left behind. Raymond Macco May they rest in peace. Assistant Business Manager/ Recording-Corresponding Secretary/ A Season and Reasons for Hope Business Representative for Downtown Council Member Ben Kallos and Kuba Brown Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island Christmas and the New Year is the season after meeting at the German Embassy. Voters in states as diverse as New York and a meeting with the German Embassy. precious treasure -- our children – could safely Thomas M. Hart of hope. And with the much anticipated vac- Georgia, Michigan and Arizona, and Virginia In March as we were about to walk return their classrooms. President/Business Representative for Midtown Manhattan/Health & Safety Officer cine now at hand we may at last be able to and Colorado all voted for change. The people proudly in the St, Patrick’s Day parade with Strategies and plans for schools and build- Michael Gadaleta bring this devastating virus under control. Joseph Biden? Thirty six years in the Senate, have spoken. Now it’s up to the new adminis- IUOE General President Callahan as Grand ings were in a state of constant change. You Vice President/Business Representative of We have also elected a new president. eight years as Vice President. Few if any, tration to deliver. Marshall, COVID-19 hit like a thunderbolt. remained steadfast and did not yield. You were Uptown Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx On January 20th Joseph Biden will be know and understand the inner workings of Working together Biden and Harris may Our city and our state were shut down. No always there ready to keep our children, our Kelly Drummond sworn in as the 46th President of the United Washington as well as Mr. Biden. just be the team to get the job done. more in-person meetings, no golf outings, no teachers and the tenants within our schools, Treasurer/Business Representative of Hotels, Clubs and Commercial Residential properties States. President-elect Biden along with Vice Together, they know and understand how Let’s give them a chance. summer picnics, no dinner-dance. We even commercial buildings, condos, and apartment of New York City; New York City Public Schools President-elect Kamala Harris will bring years the government is structured and how it live-streamed our September 11 Memorial complexes safe and secure. Rocco Ferrigno of government service and experience into the works. They built their campaign on rebuild- What We’ve Done, Where Mass. You made us all very proud. Guard/Business Representative White House. ing our infrastructure, job creation, expanding We’re Going All these events meant to bring our mem- Merry Christmas & a Safe and Healthy Downtown Manhattan This has been an historic election in so education and creating new opportunities. Our lives and our routines have now and bers, family and friends together gone in an New Year, Bill Caramico Trustee/Business Representative many ways. The Vice-President elect Harris These promises are not new. In fact forever been changed. Both at home and at instant. of New York City Public Schools, Hotel and Club is the first woman to hold that office. She has President Trump and others before him have work we have created and will continue to cre- Yet, throughout these troubled times you, In Solidarity, properties of New York City been breaking barriers throughout her career. all talked about infrastructure. Yet, for all the ate new routines. the Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, Engineers and John Cancel A former prosecutor and a member of the talk it’s been nearly 70 years since President Just think we began this year with picket Helpers stepped up to ensure your buildings Trustee/Business Representative of New York City Public Schools, Hotel and Club Senate, she brings a lifetime of experience to Eisenhower announced and developed the lines outside 30 Wall Street fighting to restore were safe, secure and operating efficiently. properties of New York City the Office. interstate highway system. I think we can all our members and members of Local 32 BJ In our schools Local 94 Firemen and On the cover: President-elect Joe Biden and When it comes to experience who has agree those roads and bridges might need an who were told they were being replaced. Our women, continued to work throughout the Kuba J. Brown Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. ever been as prepared for the presidency than upgrade. efforts to save those jobs led to rallies and even year to ensure our schools, and our most Business Manager and Financial Secretary Photo by Shutterstock.

2 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER WINTER 2020 | 3 Tom Hart

11 Madison Ave.

Top BOMA Honors for Local 94 Chief and Crew

Pandemic Leaves Little Time to Celebrate (L to R) Chief Ralph DiDomenico, Engineers Chris Kerr, James Stipeck, Mike Taggart, Home to Chef Daniel Humm’s three-star Mike Persaud (wearing cap), Assistant Chief Lou Liotta and Engineer John Trumpfeller. restaurant Eleven Madison Park is renowned throughout the world. But Humm and his talented team aren’t the only stars on the block. The building which once was occupied One only needs to visit the engine room by 8,000-10,000 people a day has been reduced of 11 Madison Ave, where Local 94 Chief Ralph DiDomenico and his talented team to 400 to 500. who last year earned BOMA’s highest honor the Grand Pinnacle Award. And, while still basking in their success Chief DiDomenico was named the 2020 Chief of the Year. DiDomenico and his Local 94 crew of Thermal Battery cooling system featuring sooner had DiDomenico received his award Lou Liotta, Mike Persaud, Mike Taggart, two high efficiency centrifugal chillers and than we were hit with the coronavirus John DeChiara, Chris Kerr, Steve Baker, 64 thermal ice storage tanks, holding some pandemic. Willie Mercado, Bill Pavlovic, Ted Benson, 500,000 pounds of ice. The building which once was occupied James Nobiletti, John Trumpfeller, James That big investment began paying divi- by 8,000-10,000 people a day has been Stipeck and Mike Kerwin were recognized dends from day 1. “The savings have been reduced to 400 to 500. for the extraordinary energy savings they remarkable,” said DiDomenico. “With the “In the beginning we were working created in the 1.1 million square-foot space rebates and savings of $750,000 a year in split shifts two weeks on two weeks off,” they operate. electricity, we will reach our ROI in 5.4 DiDomenico said. “Some of the guys were As the home to SONY and the American years.” in the work share program where they Headquarters of Credit Suisse, Yelp, as well Beyond the dollars, the project led to received unemployment and the $650 sup- as the aforementioned 11 Madison Park, the a reduction of 1.035 KW peak demand plement. But that didn’t last.” building is in operation 24-hours a day. during the first summer; eliminated 1.4M DiDomenico is hopeful that the vaccine The road to cost cutting began in 2018 lbs. of C02 annually. will be the game changer. “Hopefully with with the installation of a $6.5 million Trane The celebrations were short lived. No the New Year things will get better.”

4 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER WINTER 2020 | 5 Mike Gadaleta Section Head Here Ray Macco and Rocco Ferrigno

Improving Air Quality in Age of COVID

As the owners of four buildings in Manhattan, and the operators of a fifth build- Local 94: Keeping ing in Manhattan, Fisher Brothers’ top priority has always been the health and well-being of the Doors Open their tenants and operations staff. During the Fall of 2019, the company’s leadership team began exploring an innova- While Coping with tive indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring sys- tem. As soon as a pilot program was finalized, Chief Engineer Tommy Mazza (2nd L), with less than half of the COVID-19 31-member crew. the first cases of COVID-19 were recorded in New York. “We were looking at the IAQ monitor- At the heart of this newsletter are the sto- Citigroup, the building was in the midst of Direct Outside Air System (DOAS) and ing system, and we were going to start with a ries which feature the men and women who a five-year multi-million dollar renovation Demand Ventilation Control Monitoring. pilot at 1345 Avenue of the Americas in the (Above, L to R) Sean Dunne, John operate the most complex building systems in while seeking LEED Platinum recognition. “It looks like we were ahead of the curve. Spring,” explained Brian Flaherty, Director of Donnelly and Michael Venitucci. the world. We highlight the successes when “We’ve been lucky. In the beginning we Every floor gets fresh air. There is no return Sustainability & Engineering for Fisher Left, the IAQ system installed in the our members have earned LEED milestones worked split shifts of one week on one week air.” lobbies of several buildings including and BOMA, REBNY awards and honors. off, seven days of 12 hour shifts,” explained 605 Third Ave., far left. The system As our city, our nation, and indeed the Chief Thomas Mazza. “We’ve been keeping Meanwhile at 20 Hudson Yards ‘We have been looking provides real-time information on air world battle the most deadly pandemic in a everyone working.” In the Spring 2019 issue we visited the at these types of systems quality, temperature, humidity and century, we wondered how these crews have Along with maintaining the normal new home to Warner Media (HBO, CNN, carbon dioxide levels throughout handled COVID-19. building operations with their state-of- WB, Turner Broadcasting) 30 Hudson Yards. for a long time. Overall, each building. Chief Thomas Mazza was an Assistant art engine room, there is little down time. The building also features a mall to rival Chief in a crew of more than 30 Engineers “There is a great deal of regular upkeep and anything on Fifth Avenue or Rodeo Drive in I think the industry had been and Helpers at 388 Greenwich Street fea- painting,” said Mazza. Beverly Hills. moving in this direction.’ As building occupants enter the lobby in include 1345 Avenue of the Americas, 605 tured in the Spring 2017 issue of The It should also be noted in the pursuit Like many Local 94 buildings the crew any one of Fisher Brothers’ properties, they Third Avenue, 299 Park Avenue, 55 East 52nd Cutting Edge. As the corporate home to of LEED Platinum the building features a at 20 Hudson Yards has been working will notice kiosks at each point of entry. These Street, and 633 Third Avenue. one week on, one week off. “Those crews kiosks provide a real-time snapshot of the Despite the new IAQ monitoring sys- work three shifts 11-7, 7-3, 3-11. Everyone building’s health. “That information is moni- tem, building occupancy throughout the city Peter Zoon from Castricum, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons businesses, a great deal of work is done by

Designed and implemented by TBL Brendan Murphy, the Local 94 Chief at “Recently we were back up to the hun- creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, WEB-X, texts and Zoom. “It’s the way of the Building Sciences, the system monitors IAQ 605 Third Avenue, agreed, and noted that dreds. Now, with the second wave, we are see- future,” said Lynch. in real time and provides the overall health they have been wanting to provide this level of ing 30 to 50 occupants per day. Who knows So while visitors to Hudson Yards are of each building. This information includes information to building occupants because it what the number will be with this second still seen up on the Vessel or visiting the a variety of metrics, including an Air Quality is what resonates with them. “We have been wave.” Observation Deck, they should be wearing Index; Temperature; Relative Humidity; looking at these types of systems for a long With a widely available vaccine on the hori- a mask. “There are Ambassadors who will Carbon Dioxide, and other IAQ-related infor- time. Overall, I think the industry has been zon, there is hope that the commercial real remind people if they are walking too close mation. This information is communicated to moving in this direction,” said Murphy. estate industry will return to pre-pandemic lev- or not wearing a mask,” said Lynch. As for building operators, with the ability to manage The installation of the IAQ monitoring els. In the meantime, Fisher Brothers will con- the temperature scanners. “If you register a metrics and performance thresholds, as well as system was initiated last spring and com- tinue to innovate and ensure a healthy indoor fever of 100-degrees, you will not be allowed building occupants via digital signage. pleted portfolio-wide by June. The properties environment across their portfolio. 388 Greenwich Street. 20 Hudson Yards. into the building.”

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Vincent Mazza Duane Basile Kevin Lenahan Terence Whalen Michael Palladino Kevin Mcguigan Carrol Boris John Lindstrom John Whitty John Paluch 45 Years 35 Years William Meehan Brian Boyle Pedro Lopez Zapolsky Wieslaw Marchewka Gerard Pascale OF SERVICE OF SERVICE Kenneth Milone Gerald Brennan James Lotierzo John Wolynetz Frank Passelli Nelson Montalvo Jimmy Brijbag Joseph Lupinacci Anthony Yurasits David Perez Michael Martin William Agoglia Brian Murphy Robert Broderick Tom Maindelle Peter Zanelli Michael Placente Edward Miller Robert Albright Brendan Murphy Thomas Butler Dennis Malone John Zarneski Roselio Pozo Benjamin li Portelli Matthew Ardiere James Nicholson Paul Byrne Angelo Mammalello Michael Zembricki Vincent Rao Augie Repetto Miles Ashby James O’Donnell James Calvacca Joseph Mazzone Patrick Reilly Richard Souto Henry Augustine Roy Paolucci Joseph Camilleri Kevin McAleer James Rivera Ralph Urizzo David Austin Bruce Payan James Canarozzi Richard Mcclure Eoin Hassett Brian Roche Bernard Blank Kevin Phelan Anthony Cardinale Paul Mcguigan 25 Years Christopher Higley David Rodriguez Kevin Bruton Kevin Pollock Joseph Considine James Mckee OF SERVICE Eliot Hoffnung Kenneth Rollins James Meigel 40 Years Frank Camporeale Gerald Prickett Al Constantine William Hurd Esad Sahmanovic William Cathey John Correa Kenneth Messemer Brian Iannacone Robert Sala OF SERVICE James Reuter Iosif Abdurakhmanv Vincent Curcio Thomas Crane Joseph Moehrle Rene Ibarlucea Thomas Sarni Steven Riley James Aversa Paul Daniele Anthony Curreri Daniel Monahan Rudyard Jeffrey Scott Sather Michael Riordan Danilo Bennett Thomas Accardi Ismet Demiraj Ronald D’Amato Rafeek Munusami Daniel Lamarch Michael Savage Alan Rodgers Kevin Bonner Edward Baktis Daniel Dobbins Anthony Dedona Stephen Nathan Rafael Laracuente Sean Sheehan Jean-R Saintlot Kevin Bradford Kevin Casey Gerard Fallon Robert Delorenzo Peter Notholt Jorge Lascano Liam Sillery Ralph Scelfo Trevor Bryan Joseph Corrigan Erik Fisk Christopher Derosa George O’Rourke Michael Latargia Vincent Sorbera Thomas Spahn George Cannariato Andrew Cunningham Kenneth Flynn Mike Dirosa James Orlando Eddie Latorre Rickie Spencer Daniel Syvarth Vito Carminio Paul Decanio Philip Gama Joseph Emma Dagoberto Pages Eric Leimeister Kevin Stock Mark Torello Andrew Carney Nicholas Delia Richard Gutekunst Jesus Fernandez Seenarine Paray Stevenson Lindo Buffalo Stone Daniel Twohig Christopher Charrett-Dykes Philip Desena Robert Haker William Fichter Rishideo Paray Edward Luciano Shane Swiecicki Rama Ukperaj Anthony Ciotola Frank Farella Paul Halayko Daniel Frobey Todd Pellegrino Christopher Lynch Ray Tubosun Diomedes Vargas Scott Clark Joseph Hanley Lawrence Galladay Joseph Plaia Andrew Martinez Mujo Velaj James Whelan Eugene Clark Stephen Pontone Christopher Mcclean David Velez Joseph Hartnett Patrick Gallagher Leroy Coachman Arthur Whitmarsh Heber Puccio Christopher Mccormick Jon Violi Donald Hartnett Michael Galvin Alexander Colon Paul Yule Patrick Rabbitte Michael Mccormick Steven Vitolo Jeffrey Jerman Edward Gamble Kenneth Conklin Gustavo Rodriguez John Mcgee Festus Walker Cesar Jimenez Robert Gene Jr Steven Costigan John Rowley John Meehan Robert Walsh Mihran Kazazoglu Thomas Gilmartin Edgar Crespo 30 Years Agaliotis Russell James Mercado George White Daniel Kiernan Michael Grancio Richard Cuomo OF SERVICE Joseph Santangelo Rene Merida David Woods Gene Killoran Frank Grillo Ronald Daniels Jemali Ferati John Schneider William Merz Dennis Wright Steve Klink Carmine Gualtieri Raymond Dayre Maurice Ferguson Frank Settanni Christopher Moore Joseph Lagreca Wephinchand Bal Ameer Habib Victor Delello Robert Guniewicz Agim Limani John Hagan Hector Silva Sean Moran Gregory Adaliotis Richard Diaz John Horace Edward Litz Gooneshwarnauth Haripersaud Chitra Singh James Moroney Gary Accordino Anthony Diggs John Kelly Richard Lombardo Thomas Iadanza George Stone Brendan Murtagh Adrian Alexander Michael Dortz Frank Novielli Jose Longa Devanand Jamwant Steve Tokmakidis Dominick Napolitan Brian Altini Anthony Drakakis Peter Peplinski John Lorusso Jr Napoleon Jimenez Leo Torres Dominick Novielli Jason Arbachesky Thomas Duffe Thomas Phelan Patrick Lynch Christopher Jones Manuel Villavicencio Maurice O’Connell Ludis Arias Eric Franco Angelo Silecchia Vincenzo Macchia Nicholas Kazymirczuk William Watters Gerald O’Hara Steven Asprea Theodore Gregory James Stone Anthony Macchia Scott King Robert Weigel James Obrien Julio Barea William Haley William Zernis Anthony Maragh Joseph Large Daniel Weisel Antonio Palazzo

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before these vaccines are available to all. Certificates of Fitness this could be the As Hotels Close Until we reach the time when everything opportunity to pursue them. School Clean-up Results in Total Transformation returns to “normal,” whatever that may be, With so many people out of work the Their Doors, we will remain committed to do everything stakes have been raised in what is already While a majority of New Yorkers and in our power to assist those who are out of competitive job market. Many of those who many others across the country and around work to find employment; and protect the have superior skills and education will also the world have been ZOOMED through a Window of jobs of those who are working. be looking for work. Resume building is their workdays at home, hundreds of our critical. Local 94 Brothers and Sisters have been Opportunity Earn a Certificate of Fitness The FDNY constantly offers Certificate reporting to work. If you are among those who have been of Fitness testing. Some do not even require Their assignment, ensure their buildings Opens laid off -- and you don’t hold an FDNY any previous certificates or licenses. Holding are safe, secure and circulating clean air. This an FDNY COF for standpipe could be the is especially true in our schools, where social Since the arrival of the COVID-19 virus difference during your next job interview. distancing and other coronavirus precautions no one has been spared. More than 300,000 Please visit the FDNY website and see are especially challenging. American lives have been lost, millions have what tests are being offered. Yet, in schools throughout our city been sickened, and countless others who As a member of Local 94 you are also Local 94 Firemen have been meeting those have remained healthy, have lost loved ones, eligible to take the courses at the Local 94 challenges. Perhaps nowhere have those their jobs, or both. Training Fund. Yes, you will have to pay for challenges been met, or more has been While some hotels are now being used to the courses, but starting with Unit 1 which accomplished than at Beach Channel High house the homeless and as isolation sites for will put you on the path to an Engineer School located along the banks of Jamaica people who have been exposed to COVID- License the cost is only $300. Bay. 19, too many others have boarded up their That same course at a technical school Opened in 1974 with some 2,100 doors. Since we first became aware of the could be as much at $5,000. students, Beach Channel High School was virus in early March more than 40% of our Here are some of the courses offered by closed in 2014 and is now home to seven Brothers and Sisters in the hotels have been the Local 94 Training Fund: different schools including The Channel Joe Gargiulo (L) and Frank Monteleone. laid off. Yes these are tough times. Taking School for Research; The Rockaway Park Despite the best efforts of Local 94 advantage of these opportunities might just High School for Environmental Stability; Business Manager Kuba Brown and the open the door to an even brighter future. with students from Grades 1 thru 12. ‘I’d say we’ve done “The teachers, staff, students and parents Hotel Trades Council, there is only so much Local 94 will again be offering online While schools have been closed since are all concerned. Everyone is nervous about that can be done. classes in January. March, Local 94 firemen, custodians and two years worth of coming back.” This pandemic is beyond anyone’s members of Local 32BJ have been on the According to Gargiulo some of the control. Yes, there are now vaccines. They do job. painting, polyurethane teachers who have visited the building provide us with some hope. However, even in Andez Hotel windows and doors “We’ve been going through a lot,” sealed the gym, haven’t been shy about holding a sheet of the best case scenario it will be well into 2021 have been covered in paper. explained Local 94 Fireman Joe Gargiulo toilet paper over the vents. who has been at Beach Channel since he was de-gummed every desk Along with those critical coronavirus hired as a summer helper in 1986. “School and the tables in the precautions the crew made maximum use Stay plans seemed to change daily since May. But of their time to give the entire building a Operate and Maintain Air compressors General Citywide we’ve been here every day.” cafeteria, and were even face-lift. “I’d say we’ve done two-years worth safe.A-35 Gargiulo along with Local 94 Fireman able to refurbish of painting; polyurethane sealed the gym; Q-01/Q-99 Refrigeration system operating engineers Personal Premises related Frank Monteleone and others certainly put de-gummed every desk and the tables in the S-13 Standpipe System (except multi-zone system) Personal Citywide all that time to good use. the library.’ cafeteria; and were even able to refurbish the “We’ve cleaned all the fans, the filters, library,” Gargiulo said. S-14 Standpipe System, multi-zone Personal Premises related the coils, breakers, vents and returns as well “Teachers are coming in and can’t believe as the all the bathrooms,” said Gargiulo. what we were able to do.”

1010 || THETHE CUTTINGCUTTING EDGEEDGE NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER WINTER 2020 | 11 A Great Big Heartfelt Farewell ‘Jack always put the ‘A strong union man, Jack members first. He is a dear ‘You know he was the believed in solidarity and his friend and a neighbor. We called union Guard. He would heart was in protecting the ourselves the Jersey Boys.’ do anything for you.’ union and the members.’ ROCCO FERRIGNO KELLY DRUMMOND KUBA BROWN

‘He was a big teddy bear.’ ‘I think of the Scholarship Fund, ‘Jack was always the Jack started the Golf Outing to raise BILL CARAMICO first guy to offer help. money for the fund. It is the outing No matter what needed and other events that money for the to be done. He was a members and their children.’ big man with an even Brothers and Sisters, the opportunity to help many a member to do it all over again. RAY MACCO bigger heart.’ fight for their rights and employment. Finally, I want to thank the member- I do not like the phrase “Good Bye”. It Yes, they have been interesting years. ship for your support, friendship and loyalty. seems too “final.” But what I will say is “hope I’ve also had the pleasure to develop Thank my fellow Executive Board members HOWARD STYLES to see you soon.” relationships within many other brother for always being there with a helping hand. It’s time to enjoy my “Grey Years.” A little IUOE Locals, which hold true to this day. And thank my fellow Business Reps, past and traveling, visits to spend time with my three Relationships far beyond New York with present, for their guidance, teachings, friend- granddaughters, short overnights to AC, or Brothers and Sisters in places including ship and support even when I was having a taking a time out to watch the leaves change, Chicago, Boston, Pittsburgh, Philly, L.A., bad day. or even a good rain or snow storm from my Vegas, Houston, Oklahoma, New Jersey and Finally, thank you Kuba Brown, for keep- recliner behind my front windows. Connecticut. ing me around and for having the faith and I’ve had a fabulous 33-year run with Local Beyond representation, one of my most trust in me. 94. My first stop was as a Helper at 717 5TH important responsibilities and greatest joys So, thanks again to all. I hope to see ‘He left it better than Ave.; followed by 14 years as lead engineer were the activities to strengthen the bonds you soon, perhaps at meeting or, one of the ‘Mr. Social. He loved being part at 825 8TH Ave. For the past 17 ½ years, with our members, and the local community. Union’s events where we can enjoy a beverage he found it. Jack always I have been a Business Rep. -- the first two The Scholarship Golf Outings; the Christmas or two... of everything. For a big guy he years with Hotels -- and the remainder of my Toy and Coat Drives; the MAP program; Take Care….Be well…and most of all Be put those in need has a sympathetic heart. A good career within the NYC School System. Friends Helping Friends; and the Local 94 Safe. ahead of himself.’ I am especially proud to have had the Pipes and Drums. guy to have in your corner.’ honor of serving as Guard on the Executive And of course, the Annual 9/11 Mass and Later, Board for more than 20 years. Luncheon with the families of our four fallen JOHN CANCEL MIKE GADALETA I have had many good times; and frankly, heroes. We will never forget them and they Jack “Tiny” Redden a few not so good. My time at Local 94 has will always remain at the top of my heart. blessed me with the gifts of friendship and It’s been a wonderful 33-years and I would The trouble with retirement, is that you deep brotherhood. It has also provided me not change one minute of it if God asked me never get a day off !

12 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER WINTER 2020 | 13 Local 94’s 2020 Scholarship Honorees

Colleen Clark Matthew Coughlan Logan DeRosa Kathleen Egan Juliana Feeney Vincent Gatt

Colleen Clark Matthew Coughlan Logan DeRosa Kathleen Egan Juliana Feeney Vincent Gatt Colleen is the daughter of Scott Clark, an Matthew is the son of Richard Coughlan, the Logan is the son of Christopher DeRosa, a Kathleen Egan is the daughter of Patrick Juliana is the daughter of Patrick Feeney, Vincent is the son of Vincent Gatt, Chief Engineer at 55 Broadway. He has been a Chief Engineer for Princeton International Chief Engineer for APF Properties. He has Egan, an Engineer for Cushman & Wakefield. an Assistant Chief Engineer for SL Green. Engineer for All Green Building Services of member of Local 94 since 1995. Properties. He has been a member of Local been a member of Local 94 since 1990. He has been a member of Local 94 since He has been a member of Local 94 since NY. He has been a member of Local 94 since While attending Curtis High School in 94 since 2008. A graduate of St. Francis Preparatory in 1996. September 1989. 1983. Staten Island Colleen was enrolled in the Matthew was born in Dublin, Ireland and Fresh Meadows, NY Logan was a member of Kathleen graduated from Bishop Kearney A graduate of Clarkstown High School North Vincent graduated from H. Frank Carey International Baccalaureate Program; a received his citizenship at three years old the National Honor Society and the Science High School in Brooklyn, NY with an Juliana was a member of the National Honor High School in Franklin Square, NY as an AP member of The Arista National Honor Society and lives in Montvale, NJ. A graduate of Honor Society. He was also a recipient of Advanced Regents Diploma. She was an Society as well as the Math, Science, Social Scholar with Distinction. While attending all while maintaining Honor Roll for four years. Pascack Hills High School Matthew played multiple academic awards including the active member of the National Honor Studies, Art and English Honor Societies. High School, he founded the Political She was a member of the Girls Lacrosse Team baseball, football, ran cross country, and was Michael F. Lynch Memorial Scholarship. Society and spent her senior year serving She was also a varsity fencer for four Awareness Club and volunteered as a tutor as well as the Girls Varsity Swim team, which on the track team. Additionally, he was part Logan is currently attending Stonybrook as Student Body President. She was also years and the founder and president of the for younger children. He also was a member in her senior year were the undefeated Staten of the drama club. University and is majoring in Biology on a member of Student Council as Athletic Photography club. of the Science and National Honor Societies. Island Girls Swim Champs. Outside of school he was also the President a Pre-Med track. He was inspired to be Chairperson and captain of the Varsity While volunteering as a local daycare, In addition, he was part of the Math and Colleen also helped start the Brown of Project Paterson, which provides tutoring a doctor because of his younger sister, Basketball, Soccer, and Softball teams. Juliana earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, Italian Culture Club while playing lacrosse Bag Club, which provides necessities to for young children as well as collecting and Jane, who was diagnosed with Phelan She was an active member of numerous the highest award a Girl Scout can achieve. for the school. homeless individuals in partnership with donating items to children in need. He is McDermaid syndrome. He hopes to become school clubs including, Stage crew, She also served on the Congers-Valley Vincent is attending Binghamton University Project Hospitality, a local charitable also a volunteer Firefighter in his town of a neurologist or anesthesiologist. Yearbook, Foreign Language club, Cottage Ambulance Youth Corps, and was and is a Neuroscience major with a minor in organization. Montvale, NJ. Badminton club, Relay for life, girls learn active in the New Visions Program, where Biology. After graduation, Vincent plans to While volunteering at Seaview Nursing Matthew is attending Syracuse University. international club and the Science club. she gained 500 clinical hours at various attend medical school and pursue a career Home Coleen decided to pursue a career in He is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Kathleen is attending Quinnipiac University hospitals. in medicinal research and development. Occupational therapy. Colleen is attending and studying in the Athletic Training Physical Juliana is attending Hofstra University the Seton Hall University 3+3 Occupational Therapy dual degree program. Honors College as a Presidential Scholar Therapy Program. in their five year Direct BS/MS Physician Assistant Program.

14 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER WINTER 2020 | 15 Local 94’s 2020 Scholarship Honorees

John Hagan Geneva Lawson Emma Lynch John Pappas Akash Sareen Emily Zembricki

John Hagan Geneva Lawson Emma Lynch John Pappas Akash Sareen Emily Zembricki John Hagan is the son of John J. Hagan, an Geneva is the daughter of Randall Lawson, Emma is the daughter of John Lynch, an John is the son of Michael Pappas, an Akash is the son of Lalit Sareen, an Assistant Emily is the daughter of John Zembricki, an Assistant Chief Engineer for CB Richard Ellis. a Chief Engineer for ECC Industries. He has Engineer for Paramount Group. He has been Engineer at 250 Vesey Street. He has been a Chief Engineer at 250 Vesey Street. He has Engineer for Core Facility Service. He has He has been a member of Local 94 since been a member of Local 94 since 2007. a member of Local 94 since 1998. member of Local 94 since 1991. been a member of Local 94 since July 1996. been a member of Local 94 since 1993. 1990. While attending Metuchen High School, While attending Maria Regina High School in While attending Sayreville War Memorial While attending High school, Akash was While attending Raritan High School she was While attending Northport High School he Geneva was Secretary of the Tri-M Music Hartsdale, N.Y., she was an active member High School in Parlin, NJ where he was a the class president for all 4 years. He was a member of the National Honor Society was a member of the Law Club and the Mock Honor Society; and a member of the of the National Honor Society. As part of straight ‘A’ student and was ranked at 14 of also National Honor Society President, and the Tri-M Music Honor Societies. She Trial Team, which won the Suffolk County National Honor Society; Spanish National the Engineering Club, Emma and her fellow in a class of 441 students. As a Senior John Vice President of the Student Government, was awarded a National Hispanic Scholar for championship and placed 4th in New York Honor Society; and the National Art Honor club members were invited to the Lemelson- undertook Advanced Placement Courses Founder and President of the Film club. her performance on her 2017 PSAT, and was State in 2019 season. Societies. She was active in theater and the MIT Program’s Eurekafest. She held officer offered by College Board. In addition John Among his other pursuits he played Treasurer of the School Executive Student He attended Boys State in the summer of Choral Club. position in school clubs such as the MRHS earned the SWMHS Board of Education Trombone in the Marching Band, Jazz & Council Board. 2018. He received the Amicus Curiae Award Geneva was Student Mentor at the Zone Drama Club and the MRHS Gaelic Society. Award for Excellence in a Foreign Language. Symphonic Band, was member of the Varsity Active in extracurricular activities throughout and the National School Development After-School Program for Edgar Middle She was also a three-year member of the As well as the Class of 1988 Pay it Forward Track and Field team, and a member of the high school Emily participated in more Council Award for Academic Growth and the School in Metuchen, NJ. A talented artist, school cross -country team. Scholarship, which is presented for showing Concert and Chamber Choir. than two dozen activities including: the Student Leadership in Learning Award. her artwork has been shown at Columbia In addition, Emma was a volunteer at her kindness and support and demonstrating Environmental Club, the Gay-Straight the will to pay it forward. While in High School he received the John is attending St. John’s University where University, and numerous other local local community center; participated in Rotary Youth Leadership Award, the BAEA Alliance, Odyssey of the Mind, the Technology he is an English major and his goal is to and traveling exhibitions at the libraries numerous fundraising and charitable John’s interest in Physics has led him Leadership Award and held the highest Student Association, Circle of friends, and the attend Law School. throughout NJ. activities; and worked as a lifeguard at the to pursue a degree in the Mechanical Academic Honors. Calculus League. local public pool. Engineering program and minoring in Geneva is attending the Mason Gross School Akash is attending The University of Outside of school, Emily held an internship of the Arts through the Honors College Emma is attending Binghamton University Mathematics. John is attending The New and volunteered for the American Littoral Jersey Institute of Technology. Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. He at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, and is interested in a Pre-Law track. is majoring in Computer Science in the Society at Sandy Hook. NJ. She will be exploring visual arts and Bachelor’s Degree program. Emily is attending Stockton University where International culture. she is double majoring in Marine Biology and Psychology.

16 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER WINTER 2020 | 17 SectionIntroducing Head Keith HereWinick Section Head Here Howard Styles and David Hawkins

Marathon Man Keith Winick to Oversee Local 94 Health & Wellness Mobile Blackboard Opens Door to Live Instruction

In an era of soaring health care costs fund Remote Platform is the Key Collaborate administrators across the country are con- to Training Fund Classes stantly challenged to find ways to cut costs This is the component of Blackboard without cutting benefits. The leadership of BUILDING CAREERS Just as thousands of businesses and that allows the students and instructors | TRAINING FOR THE FUTURE Local 94 embraced that challenge head-on to have a virtual experience. The live class TRAINING FUND with the hiring of Keith Winick as the Local schools across the country and around the instruction is scheduled weekly for each OF THE I.U.O.E. LOCAL UNION 94 Health & Wellness Coordinator. world, the COVID-19 pandemic forced 94-94A-94B-AFL-CIO class. The BC platform allows students “Keith’s responsibilities will be to evalu- everyone into new ways of working, teaching ate the Health Fund’s existing wellness initia- and learning. Here at the Local 94 Training to see and hear their instructor teach tives and the implementation of new wellness Center we too were learning on the fly. their class. TRAINING and health plan initiatives with the goal of This time last year how many of us ever Not unlike a regular classroom, stu- improving the health and well-being of the even heard of ZOOM? Since then dozens, dents will be able to raise their hand Fund’s population while creating cost savings if not hundreds of new visual, interactive without interrupting the class. The PROGRAM opportunities for the Fund,” explained Funds remote programs have been developed or instructor is able to recognize and Administrator Bill Faranda. finally hit the market. respond to students questions during Literally born into a life of fitness Local One of those platforms, with specific the live session. The instructor will 94 could not have found a more qualified applications for teaching in a remote learning also have the ability to present a candidate than Winick to fill the position. world is the Online Blackboard Platform. PowerPoint lesson or use a white- “My father was a body builder. In fact he As many of you know, last semester only board for their teaching methods. came in second place to Mr. Universe,” said part of our remote instruction was live. There And, this component allows the Winick without any hint of a boast. Indeed it was less consistency. Well, we learned and instructor to upload, files and videos is true. In 1963, His father Jerry Winick was adapted. for their live classes. runner-up to Larry Scott in a Mr. Universe This semester all our classes are live using In addition there are down- competition. the Online Blackboard Platform. Here loadable student and teacher apps Inspired by his father Winick turned his are some of the reasons we choose Online to make their online experience more passion for fitness into the classroom and a Blackboard. convenient. career in healthcare management. Holding Keith Winick The updated Training Program both a B.A. in Exercise Physiology and an running in Little Learning Management System catalogue is now available. M.A. in Exercise Science, Winick provided Rock Arkansas. COVID Training health and fitness guidance for Prudential One of the key components of system New York City School Support Services Financial for 22 years before coming to provides an opportunity for the student to set Local 94. the pace of their learning. At the same time (NYCSSS) is the agency that provides NYC Department of Education the staffing of “It’s a little different coming from the cor- benefits: social, emotional, financial and spir- states.” The plan is to reach the goal running the LMS allows the instructor to add con- porate world to a union,” said Winick. “The itual. I want to make it more accessible,” he in the 50th state. “I want to complete it in tent to existing course material. This includes its cleaners and Firemen for NYC public population and the health issues are different.” said. “I want to make sure people are getting Hawaii.” videos, audio, PowerPoint, Word and PDF schools. NYCSSS asked the Training Fund to To get a gage of the membership Winick the proper screenings; reduce their risks for documents. provide COVID training for our members. recently sent out a health survey to the mem- heart disease. We will look at all the options.” Local 94 has launched our official Facebook This platform also allows your instructor While we did not have the online course bers. “I want to find a way to communicate When it comes to fitness Winick does page. Please visit and like our page to join our to communicate with you and other students required to provide this training, we were with everyone. I am looking for the members practice what he preaches. While he is cer- online community and stay up to date with on a discussion board to discuss topics that aware that SEIU Local 32BJ had provided to be engaged,“ he said. Toward that end he tainly not a world class body builder like his the latest information from Local 94 and its will also allow the entire class to participate. COVID training for their cleaners. Since is looking to create of wellness committee. father. He is a dedicated marathoner. Affiliated Benefit Funds. Our goal is to provide The instructor will able be to create exams NYCSSS wanted us to duplicate that train- Yes, he is looking for volunteers. In fact, the 53 year-old Winick has run information about what’s new and keep members to test their student’s comprehension. The ing, we reached out to our Brothers and Sisters “Everyone wants to be healthy, whether in marathons in 42 different states. “There and participants engaged in what we provide. Blackboard LMS can conduct analytics for at Local 32BJ, and were able to purchase the they work at it or not. There are so many are more to be done. I want to run in all 50 the instructor to evaluate their input. course for our members.

1818 || THETHE CUTTINGCUTTING EDGEEDGE NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER WINTERWINTER 2020 2020 | | 19 19 Scholarship Dinner Dance Keith Winick

Preventive Care 101 What is Preventive Care?

Preventive care is making sure you take care of yourself and get all your necessary health screenings, proper vaccines, physicals and well visits. This can help lower your risk for getting sick and other conditions such as cancer and heart disease. Preventive care can also help you and the fund avoid more expensive treatment in the future. Below are recommended preventive care guidelines from the Local 94 Health and Benefits Trust Fund. Take Care of Yourself Physicals, Dental and Vision Exams Once per calendar year One of the best ways you can prevent disease and stay healthy is to take good care Flu Vaccines Once per year of yourself. This includes staying active, eating right and getting proper sleep. Cholesterol screening Screening every Exercise guidelines - 150 minutes a 2 years for under age 35 and every year after week at moderate intensity or 75 minutes age 35. of vigorous activity, preferable spread out Diabetes screening Should occur every throughout the week. Just get moving, any 3 years for those over 45 or more if directed activity will help! by your doctor. Nutrition guidelines - Eat a balanced diet, 5 fruits and vegetables a day, watch Colon Cancer screenings your calories and drink lots of water. Colonoscopy every 10 years, Double Sleeping tips - Practice good sleep contrast barium enema every five years hygiene and establish a good routine. Go to bed at a consistent time, keep the room PSA screening One test every 12 dark and no electronics before bed. Avoid months for males with average risk starting caffeine alcohol and nicotine before bed. Try at age 50; high risk starts earlier. reading. Don’t smoke! Try resources such as Osteoporosis (Bone Density) the New York State Smokers’ Quitline at Ages 52 through 65 – 1 baseline 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) or Age 65 and older – 1 every 2 years (if baseline before age 65 does not indicate visit www.nysmokefree.com, www.smoke- osteoporosis) free.gov or the American Cancer Society at Under Age 65 – 1 every 2 years (if base- www.cancer.org line before age 65 indicates osteoporosis) For more specific information on Empire plan coverage for these services and more, Mammograms Baseline at ages 35-39, please visit our Preventive Care page on annually after age 40. www.local94.com.

20 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER WINTER 2020 | 21 Financial Reports Michael O’Connor

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS Time in the market, not timing the market INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, of single days. No one can predict when investments, instead of changing your invest- INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNIONLOCAL 94, 94A, UNION 94B - 2019 94, & 2018 94A, FINANCIAL 94B REPORTS - 2019LOCAL &UNION 2018 94, 94A, FINANCIAL 94B - 2019 & 2018 REPORTS FINANCIAL REPORTSLOCAL UNION 94, 94A, 94B - 2019 & 2018 FINANCIAL REPORTS LOCAL UNION 94, 94A, 94B - 2019 & 2018 FINANCIAL REPORTS INTERNATIONAL UNIONINTERNATIONAL OF OPERATING UNION ENGINEERS OF OPERATING ENGINEERS it certainly has been a difficult year for the these days will occur. Staying invested may ments or turning to cash, may be a good LOCAL UNION 94, 94A,LOCAL 94B - 2019 UNION & 2018 94, 94A, FINANCIAL 94B - 2019 REPORTS & 2018 FINANCIAL REPORTS country, our Local 94 members and Annuity ensure you don’t miss out on those criti- strategy for long-term investors. Fund participants. It also has been a diffi- cal single-day advances. History also sug- Our independent auditors, Schultheis & Panettieri, LLP, preparedOur the independent following financial auditors, statements. Schultheis The& Panettieri, first statement LLP, prepared outlinesOur theindependentthe assetsfollowing held auditors,financial by the Schultheisstatements.Local Union, & ThePanettieri,and firstthe secondstatement LLP, preparedstatement outlines the presents the following assets heldfinancial by the statements. 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Any investor who has seen large drops in selected goods and services in the economy LOCAL UNION 94,ASSETS 94A, 94B ASSETS (WITH2019 COMPARATIVE (WITHTOTALSLOCAL COMPARATIVE FOR UNION 2018) TOTALS 94, 94A,FOR 2018) 201994B DECEMBERDECEMBERDECEMBER 31, 2019 31, 31, AND2019 2019 2018AND AND 2018 2018 YEARYEAR ENDEDYEAR ENDED ASSETSENDED DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER 31, 2019 31, 31, 2019 2019 Though not guaranteed, over the long-term, the stock2019 market (also known as a bear mar- rises over a period of time. When prices rise, ASSETS 2019 (WITH(WITHTemporarily COMPARATIVE COMPARATIVE TOTALS TOTALS FOR FOR 2018) 2018) Temporarily (WITH COMPARATIVE TOTALS FOR 2018) markets tend to rebound and grow. ket)Temporarily knows how unpleasant it can be. But money loses value. That’s why it’s import- COMBINED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS,2019 LIABILITIES2018ASSETS Temporarily ASSETS 2019 2018 Unrestricted Restricted COMBINED2019Total STATEMENTS201820192018Unrestricted OF SUPPORT,2019Restricted REVENUETotal 2018Unrestricted Restricted Total 2018 ASSETSASSETSASSETS 2019 20192019 Historically, most of the long-term history shows that U.S. stocks have always ant that your investments keep pace with 2019 2018 Current assets UnrestrictedCurrent assetsRestrictedRevenue and supportTotal 2018 Current assets Revenue and support Temporarily RevenueTemporarily and support AND NET ASSETS - MODIFIED CASH BASIS ANDTemporarily TemporarilyEXPENSESTemporarily - MODIFIED CASHgrowth BASIS in the stock market has occurred as recovered. inflation — so that you don’t lose purchas- Current assets CashRevenue and cash and equivalents support $ 658,824 $ 1,130,582 Cash and cash2019 equivalents Members2019 20192019 dues2018 and20182019$ assessments 2018 2018 658,824 2018$ 1,130,582 Cash $and 6,387,965 cash equivalents Members$ Unrestricted Unrestricted dues Unrestricted - and$Unrestricted assessments Restricted $ 658,824 Restricted 6,387,965Restricted $Total Restricted 1,130,582$Total Total Unrestricted 6,720,493$ 2018 6,387,96520182018 Total MembersRestricted$ dues and2018- assessmentsTotal$ 6,387,965 2018$ 6,720,493$ 6,387,965 $ - $ 6,387,965 $ 6,720,493 Cash and cash equivalents $ 658,824 $ 1,130,582 DECEMBER Investments Members - at dues fair 31, value and 2019 assessmentsCurrent AND assets 7,593,582 2018Current$Current Current Current6,387,965 assets 5,783,748 assetsassets Investmentsassets $ - at fair Political -value action$ 6,387,965 contributions 7,593,582$ Revenue Revenue6,720,493RevenueRevenue and and support 5,783,748 Investmentsand and support support support Revenue - at fair value Politicaland support action 205,673 contributions 7,593,582 YEAR 205,673 ENDED 5,783,748 85,944DECEMBER Political action 31, 205,673 contributions2019a result of strong 205,673 performance on 85,944 a handful When 205,673 markets decline, 205,673 staying with your 85,944 ing power. Cash Cashand Cash cash and and equivalentscash cash equivalents equivalents $ 658,824$ $ 658,824 658,824$ 1,130,582$ $ 1,130,582 1,130,582 Members Members Members dues anddues dues assessments and and assessments assessments $ 6,387,965$ $ 6,387,965 6,387,965$ $ $ - - -$ 6,387,965$ $ 6,387,965 6,387,965$ 6,720,493$ $ 6,720,493 6,720,493 Investments - at fair value 7,593,582 5,783,748 Receivables Political action contributions Cash and cash equivalents Cash andReceivables cash$ equivalents 658,824 205,673 Net Investment$ 1,130,582 $ 205,673 Income 658,824 (loss) $ Members 85,944 1,130,582 dues and assessments870,353 Members Net dues Investment and assessments624 Income$ 6,387,965 (loss) 870,977 $ $ (100,428)6,387,965 - 870,353$ 6,387,965$ - $ 6,720,493624$ 6,387,965 870,977$ 6,720,493 (100,428) Investments Investments Investments - at fair - at-value at fair fair value value 7,593,582 7,593,582 7,593,582 5,783,748 5,783,748 5,783,748 Political Political Political action Receivables action contributionsaction contributions contributions (WITH 205,673 205,673 COMPARATIVE 205,673 205,673 205,673 205,673 85,944 85,944 TOTALS 85,944 Net Investment FOR Income 2018) (loss) 870,353 624 870,977 (100,428) Receivables Related Net Investment organizations Income (loss) Investments 13,062- at fair value Receivables Investments Receivables Receivables 870,353 Related- - at fair 7,593,582 organizations value Net624 assets 5,783,748released 870,977 7,593,582 from: 13,062 (100,428) PoliticalNet 5,783,748 Investment Net Net Investment actionInvestment Income Related contributions- Income Income (loss) organizations (loss) (loss) Political Net action assets contributions870,353 released 870,353 870,353 from: 13,062 624 624 624- 870,977 870,977 205,673 870,977 - (100,428)- (100,428) (100,428) 205,673 Net assets 205,673 released 85,944 from: 205,673 - 85,944 - - - Related organizations 13,062 - Total Net current assets assets released from: Receivables 8,265,468 Related Receivables 6,914,330Related Related organizations Total organizations organizations current assets restrictions: 13,062 13,062 13,062 - - 8,265,468 - - Net assets InvestmentNet - Net assets releasedassets 6,914,330 Total released released from:Income current from: from: (loss)Net assets Investment restrictions: Income (loss) 8,265,468 870,353 - 6,914,330 - - - 624 870,353 - - - - 870,977 restrictions: 624 (100,428) 870,977 - (100,428) - - - Total current assets 8,265,468 8,265,468 6,914,330 6,914,330 restrictions: restrictions: - - - - Related organizations Total current Total current assets assets 13,062 8,265,468Satisfaction of 6,914,330 - program restrictions Net restrictions: assets released 170,913from: Satisfaction (170,913) of program restrictions - - - 170,913 - - (170,913) - - - Total current assets 8,265,468 6,914,330 restrictions: Related organizations - 13,062 Satisfaction - Satisfaction Satisfaction - of program of of program program restrictions Netrestrictions restrictions assets released 170,913 170,913 from:170,913 (170,913) (170,913) (170,913) ------Satisfaction of program restrictions - - 170,913 (170,913) - - Property and Satisfaction equipmentASSETS of -program net restrictions Total current 129,504 assetsProperty Property Property andTotal 170,913 Property 162,533equipment and andcurrent equipment equipment and - net assets 8,265,468equipment - net- net(170,913) 129,504 - net 129,504 129,504 6,914,330 8,265,468 162,533 - 162,533 162,533 129,504 6,914,330 restrictions: - Property 162,533 and equipment restrictions: - net 129,504 162,533 - 2019 - - - OtherOther assetsOther assets assets 7,104 7,104 7,104 11,404 11,404 11,404 Total Totalrevenue Total revenue revenue and support and and support support 7,429,231 7,429,231 7,429,231 35,384 35,384 35,384 7,464,615 7,464,615 7,464,615 6,706,009 6,706,009 6,706,009 Property and equipment - net 129,504 162,533 Other assets 7,104 Other 11,404 assets Total revenue and support 7,104 Satisfaction Other 11,404 assets of program7,429,231 restrictionsSatisfaction Total revenue of 35,384 program and restrictions support 170,913 7,1047,464,615 (170,913) 11,404 6,706,009 170,913 7,429,231 Total - (170,913) revenue Temporarily 35,384 and support - 7,464,615- 6,706,009- 7,429,231 35,384 7,464,615 6,706,009 Other assets 7,104 11,404 Total revenue and supportProperty and equipmentTotal Property Totalassets - Total 7,429,231net assets assets and equipment 129,504 35,384 - net$ 8,402,076$ $ 8,402,076 8,402,076 7,464,615162,533 $ 7,088,267 $129,504 $ 7,088,267 7,088,267 Expenses6,706,009 Expenses Expenses 162,533 Total assets Other assets2019$ 8,402,076 Other$ Total7,088,267assets assets2018 Expenses7,104 11,404 $ 7,104 8,402,076 Program Total Program $Program11,404Total services revenue 7,088,267 services assetsservices and support TotalExpenses revenue 4,939,346 and 4,939,346 4,939,346 support$ 8,402,0767,429,231 - - - $4,939,346 Unrestricted 7,088,267 4,939,346 4,939,346 35,384 7,429,231 4,577,048 4,577,048 4,577,048 Expenses7,464,615 35,384Restricted 6,706,009 7,464,615 6,706,009Total 2018 Total assets $ 8,402,076 $ 7,088,267 Expenses Program services Management Management Management and general and and general 4,939,346general Program 1,210,184 services 1,210,184 1,210,184 - 4,939,346 - - - 1,210,184 1,210,184 1,210,184 4,577,048 1,026,184 4,939,346 1,026,184 1,026,184 Program services - 4,939,346 4,577,048 4,939,346 - 4,939,346 4,577,048 LIABILITIESLIABILITIES AND AND NET NET ASSETS ASSETS Current assets Total assets LIABILITIES$ 8,402,076 AND NET Management ASSETS$ 7,088,267$ and Revenue 8,402,076 general Expenses$ and 7,088,267 support 1,210,184 Management and- general 1,210,184 1,026,184 1,210,184 - 1,210,184 1,026,184 Program services Total 4,939,346 assets - 4,939,346 4,577,048 Total Totalexpenses Total expenses expenses Expenses 6,149,530 6,149,530 6,149,530 - - - 6,149,530 6,149,530 6,149,530 5,603,232 5,603,232 5,603,232 Management and general 1,210,184 - 1,210,184 1,026,184 ManagementLIABILITIES and general AND NET ASSETS Current Current Current1,210,184 liabilities liabilities liabilities LIABILITIES - AND1,210,184 NET ASSETS 1,026,184 Program services ProgramLIABILITIES services AND NET ASSETS4,939,346 4,939,346 - 4,939,346 - 4,577,048 4,939,346 4,577,048 Cash and cash equivalents $ 658,824 Related$ Organizations 1,130,582 -$ $ Members 26,399 dues and assessments 1,279,701 35,384 $ 1,315,085 6,387,965 1,102,777 $ - $ 6,387,965 $ 6,720,493 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Related Related Organizations Organizations Total expenses-$ -$ $ 26,399$ 26,399 Management Change Change Change in net in assets inand net net assets generalassets6,149,530 Management Total and 1,279,701expenses general 1,279,701 - 1,210,184 35,384 6,149,530 35,384 1,315,085 1,315,085 5,603,232 1,210,184 - 1,102,777 6,149,530 1,102,777 1,210,184 - 1,026,184 - 1,210,184 6,149,530 1,026,184 5,603,232 6,149,530 - 6,149,530 5,603,232 Other Other current Other current currentliabilities liabilities liabilities 28,528 28,528 28,528 3,405 3,405 3,405 Total expenses Investments - at fairCurrent value liabilities Total expenses 7,593,582LIABILITIES Total 6,149,530 Totalcurrent CurrentTotal currentAND current liabilities 5,783,748 liabilitiesNET liabilities liabilities ASSETSLIABILITIES - 28,528 AND 28,528 28,528 NET 6,149,530 ASSETS 29,804 Political 29,804 29,804 Net5,603,232 assets NetactionNet assets Currentassets contributions liabilities 205,673 205,673 85,944 Current liabilities Related Organizations -$ $ Related26,399 Organizations Change in net assets -$ Beginning Total Beginning $Beginning expensesof Related year 26,399 of of year year Organizations 1,279,701 Total expensesChange 7,001,125 35,384 in 7,001,125 7,001,125net assets 6,149,530 57,338 1,315,085 -$ 57,338 57,338 $7,058,463 7,058,463 7,058,463 26,399 1,102,777 6,149,530 - 5,955,686 1,279,701 5,955,686 5,955,686 6,149,530 Change - in 35,384 net 5,603,232 assets 6,149,530 1,315,085 5,603,232 1,102,777 1,279,701 35,384 1,315,085 1,102,777 Net assetsNetNet assets assets End of End yearEnd of of year year $ 8,280,826$ $ 8,280,826 8,280,826$ $ $ 92,722 92,722 92,722$ 8,373,548$ $ 8,373,548 8,373,548$ 7,058,463$ $ 7,058,463 7,058,463 Related Organizations Receivables -$ $ 26,399 Other current Change liabilities in net assetsCurrent liabilities 28,528 Current 1,279,701 liabilities Other 3,405 current liabilities 35,384 1,315,085 Net 28,528 Investment 1,102,777 Other 3,405 Income current liabilities (loss) 28,528 3,405 870,353 624 870,977 (100,428) Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted 8,280,826 8,280,826 8,280,826 7,001,125 7,001,125 7,001,125 Total current liabilities Related Organizations 28,528 29,804 Total current Net liabilities -$ assets$ 26,399 28,528 29,804 Net assets 1,279,701 35,384 1,315,085 1,102,777 Other current liabilities 28,528 Related organizations 3,405 13,062 Temporarily Related Temporarily Temporarily restricted Organizations restricted restricted - 92,722 92,722 92,722 57,338 Net 57,338 -$ 57,338 assets $ Change 26,399 released inTotal net currentassets from: liabilitiesChange in net assets 28,528 29,804 1,279,701 Net assets 35,384 1,315,085 1,102,777 - - Total current liabilities 28,528 29,804 Net assets Other current liabilities Total Other Totalnet Total currentassets net net assets assets liabilities 28,528 Beginning 8,373,548 8,373,548 8,373,548 of year 3,405 7,058,463 28,528 7,058,463 7,058,463 3,405 7,001,125 Beginning 57,338of year 7,058,463 5,955,686 7,001,125 Beginning of 57,338year 7,058,463 5,955,686 7,001,125 57,338 7,058,463 5,955,686 Net assets Beginning of year Total current liabilities 7,001,125 TotalNet assetscurrent liabilities 28,528 57,338 End of year 7,058,463 29,804 28,528 Net 5,955,686 assets 29,804Net assets$ 8,280,826Net assets End$ of year 92,722 $ 8,373,548 $ 7,058,463$ 8,280,826 End of$ year 92,722 $ 8,373,548 $ 7,058,463$ 8,280,826 $ 92,722 $ 8,373,548 $ 7,058,463 Total current assets 8,265,468Total TotalliabilitiesTotal liabilities liabilities and net6,914,330 and and assets net net assets assets $ 8,402,076$ $ 8,402,076 8,402,076$ 7,088,267 $ $ 7,088,267 7,088,267 restrictions: - - Net assets Unrestricted End of year 8,280,826 $ 8,280,826 7,001,125 Unrestricted$ 92,722 $ 8,373,548 8,280,826$ 7,058,463 Beginning 7,001,125Unrestricted of year Beginning of year 8,280,8267,001,125 7,001,125 57,338 7,001,125 7,058,463 57,338 5,955,686 7,058,463 5,955,686 Unrestricted 8,280,826 7,001,125 Temporarily restricted Net assets 92,722 Net assets Temporarily57,338 restricted 92,722Satisfaction End of year Temporarily 57,338 of program restricted End of year restrictions $ 8,280,826 92,722 $ $ 57,338 92,722 8,280,826 170,913$ 8,373,548$ 92,722 $ 7,058,463 (170,913)$ 8,373,548 $ 7,058,463 - - Temporarily restricted Property 92,722 and equipment 57,338 Total - net net assets Unrestricted 129,504 8,373,548 Unrestricted 7,058,463 Total 162,533 net 8,280,826 assets 7,001,125 8,280,826 8,373,548 7,001,125 7,058,463 Total net assets 8,373,548 7,058,463 Total net assets 8,373,548 7,058,463 Temporarily restricted Temporarily restricted 92,722 57,338 92,722 57,338 Other assets Total liabilities and net assets Total $ net 8,402,076 7,104 assets $ Total7,088,267 netliabilities assets 11,404 8,373,548 and net assets 7,058,463 8,373,548 $ 8,402,076 Total revenue 7,058,463$Total 7,088,267 liabilities and and support net assets $ 8,402,076 $ 7,088,267 7,429,231 35,384 7,464,615 6,706,009 Total liabilities and net assets $ 8,402,076 $ 7,088,267 Total liabilities and netTotal assets liabilities and$ 8,402,076net assets $ 7,088,267$ 8,402,076 $ 7,088,267 Total assets $ 8,402,076 $ 7,088,267 Expenses Program services 4,939,346 - 4,939,346 4,577,048 22 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER Management and general 1,210,184 - 1,210,184 1,026,184 WINTER 2020 | 23 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Total expenses 6,149,530 - 6,149,530 5,603,232 Current liabilities Related Organizations -$ $ 26,399 Change in net assets 1,279,701 35,384 1,315,085 1,102,777 Other current liabilities 28,528 3,405 Total current liabilities 28,528 29,804 Net assets Beginning of year 7,001,125 57,338 7,058,463 5,955,686 Net assets End of year $ 8,280,826 $ 92,722 $ 8,373,548 $ 7,058,463 Unrestricted 8,280,826 7,001,125 Temporarily restricted 92,722 57,338 Total net assets 8,373,548 7,058,463

Total liabilities and net assets $ 8,402,076 $ 7,088,267 IUOE Local 94, 94A, 94B International Union of Operating Engineers 331-337 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036

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