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Monthly Archives: May 2015

15 05, 2015

May 12 Rally Against NYSAFAH

2015-05-15T16:18:14-04:00

On Tuesday, May 12, the (inaptly named) New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) held their annual conference in New York City. NYSAFAH is an association that, among other things, opposes prevailing wages and transparency about the way in which public subsidies are doled out to NYSAFAH members. Over the past years, media outlets have carried numerous stories about NYSAFAH members being found guilty of millions of dollars in wage theft. Dozens of Local 79 organizers and members and community activists were present at the May 13th event. Some Local 79 staff and members were dressed up as soccer referees and gave out wage theft "red cards," while others were dressed up [...]

May 12 Rally Against NYSAFAH2015-05-15T16:18:14-04:00
13 05, 2015

Hundreds Join May 12th Rezoning Rally in East New York

2015-05-13T11:40:46-04:00

On the evening of May 12th, over a hundred Local 79 members were joined by members of other building trades' unions and community organizations at a rally in East New York. The rally, one of a number that have been held in East New York and in other neighborhoods throughout New York City, is part of an ongoing and concerted grassroots campaign related to Mayor Bill de Blasio's plans to rezone a number of City neighborhoods.“Local 79 has been in this fight from the beginning, and we will be in until the end, “said Local 79’s Director of Organizing Chaz Rynkiewicz. “We demand that [...]

Hundreds Join May 12th Rezoning Rally in East New York2015-05-13T11:40:46-04:00
11 05, 2015

Annual Retiree Spring Luncheon at Villa Barone

2015-05-13T11:41:25-04:00

On the afternoon of May 7, 2015, hundreds of Local 79 retirees gathered at Villa Barone in the Bronx for Local 79’s festive annual Spring Retiree Luncheon.  The four-hour event featured food, drink, dancing, and prizes—ranging from food baskets to high-end electronic goods—that were raffled off to the lucky winners. The event is one of many sponsored by Local 79 to recognize retirees for the numerous contributions they have made over the years to ensure the continued strength and vitality of the Local.

Annual Retiree Spring Luncheon at Villa Barone2015-05-13T11:41:25-04:00
11 05, 2015

Labor Committee for Latin American Advancement Honors Local 79 Business Manager Mike Prohaska

2015-05-11T09:38:25-04:00

On the evening of Friday, May 8, Local 79 Business Manager received an award at the annual Labor Committee for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) gala. The award was given for Prohaska's contributions to the Latino community and to the Latino members of Local 79. Introduced to thunderous applause by LCLAA Executive Board Member and Local 79 Business Agent Louie Montalvo, Prohaska credited all the Latino members of Local 79 in his speech, saying he wished that they could all be at the event because the award truly belonged to them.

Labor Committee for Latin American Advancement Honors Local 79 Business Manager Mike Prohaska2015-05-11T09:38:25-04:00
2 05, 2015

May Day Rally Draws Thousands

2015-05-04T11:29:25-04:00

Hundreds of Local 79 members joined thousands of workers from various unions to celebrate May Day 2015 with a rally that began outside billionaire Walmart owner Alice Walton's home. After a spirited march, marchers assembled to listen to numerous labor leaders speak from a stage about the continuing struggles of working people in an economy that has seen the largest share of income go to the 1%. Local 79's Business Manager Mike Prohaska delivered a fiery speech to the crowd, in which he spoke about the history of the struggle for the eight-hour day and how increasingly workers cannot provide for their families on eight hours of work. He asked [...]

May Day Rally Draws Thousands2015-05-04T11:29:25-04:00
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