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Monthly Archives: June 2014

23 06, 2014

Local 79 Volunteers Clean Up Parks

2014-06-25T08:56:17-04:00

Dozens of Local 79 members and their families volunteered their time on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 to clean up Wingate Park in Brooklyn and Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. Projects included debris removal, trail maintenance and painting. New York City Parks employees were instrumental in identifying projects and providing the tools and equipment to get the job done. "To see such a large turn out of volunteers on the weekend is yet one of many examples of our members' dedication to their communities," said Local 79 Business Agent Luis Montalvo. "We thank them for their time and effort. "

Local 79 Volunteers Clean Up Parks2014-06-25T08:56:17-04:00
23 06, 2014

Local 79 Joins Actors Federal Credit Union

2020-04-11T16:05:43-04:00

Local 79 recently received membership in Actors Federal Credit Union (ActorsFCU). As of July 1, 2014, Local 79 members and staff can apply to open up accounts at ActorsFCU. Credit unions are not-for-profit financial institutions that offer services similar to those of a commercial bank. ActorsFCU offers a full range of financial services, including checking and savings accounts, loans and mortgages, and credit cards. It has two offices with teller services in and near Times Square that are open Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm, phone hours that extend from 9:00 am-8:00 pm, and online/smartphone banking services. ActorsFCU owns nearly 300 ATMS throughout the five boroughs (this [...]

Local 79 Joins Actors Federal Credit Union2020-04-11T16:05:43-04:00
17 06, 2014

Local 79 to Participate in Labor Day Parade

2014-09-08T10:25:00-04:00

All Local 79 members are encouraged to come to the 2014 New York City Labor Day Parade, whose theme this year is "One City. Five Boroughs. All Workers." The parade begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 6, 2014 and will kick off at 45th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue. The parade is organized by the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO. Labor Day Flyer      

Local 79 to Participate in Labor Day Parade2014-09-08T10:25:00-04:00
9 06, 2014

Local 79 Health Fair is Huge Success

2014-08-21T07:47:34-04:00

  Over 1,100 Local 79 members and their families came to Local 79's Health Fair at Coleman Country Day Camp on June 7 and enjoyed beautiful sunshine, delicious food, non-stop music and activities, and a wide array of health screenings. The health screenings included blood pressure and heart rate readings, pulmonary tests, cholesterol and glucose screenings, and lots of information from various health care providers. Wristband sales to members for the Health Fair and the 50/50 raffle at the Fair will result in a contribution of $6,000 to St. Mary's Hospital for Children. Local 79 would like to thank the New York State Laborers’ [...]

Local 79 Health Fair is Huge Success2014-08-21T07:47:34-04:00
5 06, 2014

Nontraditional Employment for Women Honors Local 79 Member

2014-06-20T14:00:09-04:00

  At a June 5th luncheon attended by nearly a thousand people, Local 79 member Erika Glen Byam received one of Nontraditional Employment for Women’s (NEW) Equity Leadership Awards. For over 35 years, NEW has prepared, trained, and placed women in careers in the skilled construction, utility, and maintenance trades. Local 79 has been a strong supporter of NEW, and Local 79 Business Manager Mike Prohaska was recently appointed to Board of Directors.   Ana Taveras, herself a 1995 graduate of NEW, and currently the organizing coordinator for the Laborers’ Eastern Region Organizing Fund, introduced Erika and noted that Erika had just [...]

Nontraditional Employment for Women Honors Local 79 Member2014-06-20T14:00:09-04:00
5 06, 2014

Local 79 Members Needed for Primary Election Day Operations!

2014-09-10T14:11:02-04:00

Local 79 are urged to assist with Primary Election Day  operations Tuesday, September 9 4:00 pm (or later)-9:00 pm Gov. Andrew Cuomo Hotel Trades Council 305 W. 44th Street A, C, E Train to 42nd St/8th Ave All trains to Times Square Contact: Jason Delgado 646-455-9331 Sen. Jeff Klein Maestro’s Caterers 1703 Bronxdale Avenue Bronx, NY 2 Train to West Farms-East Tremont (20 minute walk) 2 Train to West Farms-East Tremont, Bx21 Bus from Boston Rd/East Tremont to Morris Park Ave/Bronxdale Ave (10 stops) Contact: Steve Andujar 646-628-2889 Marsha Michael 802 Melrose Avenue Bronx, NY 2, 5 Train to 3rd Ave-149 St [...]

Local 79 Members Needed for Primary Election Day Operations!2014-09-10T14:11:02-04:00
3 06, 2014

Local 79, Local Activism!

2014-06-06T12:03:34-04:00

On the evening of Wednesday, May 28, over 200 people, nearly half of them Queens–based members of Local 79, filled the Insulators Local 12 Hall for a rally in Long Island City, Queens. The Build Up New York City (BUNYC)-sponsored event was held to mobilize community members to ensure that the Astoria Cove Project, a project that includes three tall waterfront towers and two inland towers, will be built union. The developer, Alma Realty, is seeking to rezone the property and BUNYC is demanding that the rezoning language includes guarantees that the proposed project will be responsibly built. Local 79 wants [...]

Local 79, Local Activism!2014-06-06T12:03:34-04:00
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