Bakery Confectionery Tobacco Workers

Cleveland, OH · Founded 1886

Labor union representing workers in bakery, confectionery, and tobacco industries

Primary audience
Workers
Work area
Labor Rights
Topic
Worker Protection
Contact
Paul Labuda

About Organization

Based in Cleveland, OH, Local 19 of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union represents workers in bakery, confectionery, tobacco, and grain milling industries. The local promotes economic welfare and workplace rights for its members, generating $2.8 million in annual revenue.

What They Focus On

Worker Rights

Protecting employee rights through collective bargaining

Member Services

Providing legal support and workplace assistance

Safe Workplaces

Ensuring safe working conditions and fair treatment

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$2.8M

-3.7% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$2.8M

+5.5% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$3.8M

+6.6% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

33

-10.8% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $2,834,312 $2,825,981 $3,779,312 33
2022 $2,941,744 $2,678,789 $3,545,965 37
2021 $2,586,643 $2,519,091 $3,721,821 31
2020 $2,482,205 $2,532,802 $3,168,287 35
2019 $2,617,762 $2,719,349 $3,075,520 42
2018 $2,705,462 $2,618,003 $2,739,650 53

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Organizing

    Building worker solidarity and union membership

  • 02

    Bargaining

    Negotiating contracts with employers for better conditions

  • 03

    Representation

    Providing legal support and grievance resolution

  • 04

    Member Education

    Training members on rights and union participation

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Bakery Confectionery Tobacco Workers

Collective Bargaining

Negotiating contracts and protecting worker rights and benefits

Member Services

Providing legal support, training, and member assistance

Workplace Advocacy

Addressing grievances and ensuring safe working conditions

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Bakery Confectionery Tobacco Workers.

PL

Paul Labuda

President/Business Agent
Full-time
Compensation: $90,929
ET

Edward Thomas

Vice President/Business Agent
19 hrs/week
Compensation: $83,039
CD

Christopher D Schuetz

Sergeant-At-Arms/Business Agent
Full-time
Compensation: $65,201
MA

Matthew A Imwalle

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $4,840
JM

Jason Maurer

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $4,775
MN

Matthew Novosel

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $942
CW

Corey Weaver

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $562
BA

Bruce Ankrom

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $546
MD

Margo D Hendricks

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $436
JE

John E Adlesic

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $392
WW

Willie Williams

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $386
SS

Shelly S Mencer

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $308
AI

Alex Isenberg

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $201
FD

Faline Davis

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $201
PJ

Pamela J Clark

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $184
JK

Joseph K Wilson

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $178
JH

John Howley

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $173
AF

Anika Florence

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $154
TE

Tammy Emery

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $136
AJ

Anthony J Carter

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
AO

Antoinette Ouedraogo

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
AW

Arnetia West

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
AM

Arries M Lawson

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
BR

Brent Russell

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
BA

Bruce A Baggiani

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
CL

Candace L Bartholow

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
CA

Chris A Taylor

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
CB

Crickit Binyamin

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
DG

Daniel Gramatikos

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
DR

Daniel Rouse

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
DB

David Barrera

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
DD

David Dicenzo

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
DG

Davina Greer

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
DH

Dondrell Hendricks

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
DK

Dylan Kuhn

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
EL

Edward Lanzoni

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
GP

Gary Pohovey

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
GM

Gilbert M Porter

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
GR

Greg R Gariety

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
GM

Gregory M Hoskins Sr

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
IB

Ismael Burgos

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
JH

Jacob Hunsberger

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
JA

James A Walterbusch

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
JD

James D Stewart

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
JJ

James J Dimuzio

Steward At Large
1 hrs/week
JP

Justin P Settlemire

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
KK

Kamaljit K Mahal

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
KB

Kevin Bortz

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
KM

Kim Moore-Shaw

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
KM

Kirk M Motter

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
LD

Laronne D Gray

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
LL

Lawrence L Rohrig

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
MO

Madina Ouedraogo

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
MK

Manjinder Kaur

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
MC

Matt C Werst

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
MF

Melvin Fernandez

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
ML

Michael L Tisone

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
PM

Patrick Michalski

Steward At Large
1 hrs/week
QL

Quinton L Jackson

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
RB

Randy Blakeman

Steward At Large
1 hrs/week
RG

Ricky G Reed

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
RJ

Robert J Szymanski

Steward At Large
1 hrs/week
RH

Rod Hurley

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
RL

Ronnie L Warner

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
SA

Sandy A Goodwin

Steward At Large
1 hrs/week
SD

Scott D Mosier

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
SW

Stacy Walterbusch

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
SC

Stephanie Catlin

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
TS

Tamathy Shepherd-Collins

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
TC

Thomas C Gilles Jr

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
TK

Thomas Koleff

Steward At Large
1 hrs/week
TN

Tre Nowak

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week
WS

William Savage

Shop Steward
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1886

Organization Founded

1886

Established to serve community needs and advance mission

1898

Early Expansion

1898

Grew programs and established organizational foundations

1956

Significant Growth

1956

Expanded programs and services to reach more communities

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

PL
Phil Lukic Financial Secretary/Ba 47.00 hrs/week · $117,725
JR
James R Franklin Sr Treasurer/Business Agent 47.00 hrs/week · $104,051
SP
Stan P Labuda Recording Secretary/Ba 47.00 hrs/week · $99,430
RL
Ronnie Linder Jr Corresponding Secretary/Ba 47.00 hrs/week · $69,300
RA
Robert A Mitcheal Emeritus Board Member 17.00 hrs/week · $34,311
CA
Charles A McGee Trustee 14.00 hrs/week · $11,425
DS
Douglas Schuetz Emeritus Board Member 1.00 hrs/week · $4,740
MK
Michael Kado Emeritus Board Member 1.00 hrs/week · $2,801
DF
Darryle French Trustee/Steward 1.00 hrs/week
JR
James Rumsey Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
ME
Michael E Galassi Emeritus Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Michael Helm Emeritus Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
VB
Vincent Bianchi Emeritus Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$877K

Highest Paid

$153K

Phil Lukic

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Phil Lukic Financial Secretary/Ba $117,725 $35,485 $153,210 47
James R Franklin SR Treasurer/Business Agent $104,051 $35,494 $139,545 47
Stan P Labuda Recording Secretary/Ba $99,430 $35,494 $134,924 47
Ronnie Linder JR Corresponding Secretary/Ba $69,300 $35,494 $104,794 47
Christopher D Schuetz Sergeant-At-Arms/Business Agent $65,201 $35,494 $100,695 47
Paul Labuda President/Business Agent $90,929 $336 $91,265 47
Edward Thomas Vice President/Business Agent $83,039 $4,945 $87,984 19
Robert A Mitcheal Emeritus Board Member $34,311 $34,311 17
Charles A Mcgee Trustee $11,425 $11,425 14
Matthew A Imwalle Shop Steward $4,840 $4,840 1
Jason Maurer Shop Steward $4,775 $4,775 1
Douglas Schuetz Emeritus Board Member $4,740 $4,740 1
Michael Kado Emeritus Board Member $2,801 $2,801 1
Matthew Novosel Shop Steward $942 $942 1
Corey Weaver Shop Steward $562 $562 1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

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9665 Rockside Road Cleveland, OH 441256279