Monthly Archives: June 2020

30 06, 2020

New 3 Year Agreements!

2020-07-02T10:21:40-04:00

We are extremely pleased to announce that today we have signed new 3 year agreements with CAGNY, Total Demolition contractors association (DCA), The Cement League & The Plasterers Spray Fire Proofing Association.  Details will be a made available in the near future. If you have any questions, please contact your area Business Agent. ** Update on July 1st ** There has been much misinformation circulating regarding the CAGNY contract. Some of it based on proposals that the association came to the table with but were nonstarters with the Union. The only changes that go into effect July 1 2020 are [...]

New 3 Year Agreements!2020-07-02T10:21:40-04:00
29 06, 2020

Contractor Agreements for Independence Day Holiday!

2020-07-02T09:56:05-04:00

Independence Day Holiday Observance / Friday, July 3, 2020 Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4, 2020 this year. Listed below are the PLA’s, Trade Agreements and/or the Contractor Associations that have agreed to observe Independence Day on Friday, July 3rd, in accordance with the City of New York. All hours worked by Mason Tenders during Friday, July 3rd, on job sites bound to the above-mentioned Trade Agreements, shall be paid in accordance with the Holiday pay provisions of those agreement. Independence Day Holiday Observance / Saturday, July 4, 2020 Most of our members work under contracts that will be observing [...]

Contractor Agreements for Independence Day Holiday!2020-07-02T09:56:05-04:00
18 06, 2020

Regular Hiring Hall Rules to be Re-implemented on July 1st

2020-06-22T16:01:20-04:00

Due to the reopening of NYC construction, regular hiring hall rules will now be in effect starting July 1st. Re-Registration will be on July 1, 2, 7, 8 & 9. Please be advised that re-registration this quarter will be over the phone only. There will be no in-person or online re-registration for the hiring hall list. In addition, starting July 1st the job refusal rule will be re-implemented. Any member that does not have the required certifications (e.g. 30hr OSHA or SST) to go out to work will not be eligible to re-register.

Regular Hiring Hall Rules to be Re-implemented on July 1st2020-06-22T16:01:20-04:00
7 06, 2020

NYC Department of Buildings Announces Phase 1 Reopening for Non-Essential Projects

2020-06-09T12:17:23-04:00

The NYC Department of Buildings has announced that New York City will now enter Phase 1 of reopening and construction work on non-essential projects starting this Monday. The health and safety of our members continues to be the top priority of Local 79.  The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we work.  While the COVID-19 public health emergency persists, the State has created guidelines for construction work to safely continue.  We encourage you to review these policies, whether you are returning to work for the first time or have been active on essential construction.

NYC Department of Buildings Announces Phase 1 Reopening for Non-Essential Projects2020-06-09T12:17:23-04:00
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