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General Membership Meeting Dates for 2025!!
LOCAL 79 MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATES FOR 2025 IS AS FOLLOW: PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS: JANUARY 15TH MARCH 12TH APRIL 16TH MAY 14TH JUNE 18TH JULY 16TH SEPTEMBER 17TH OCTOBER 15TH NOVEMBER 19TH DECEMBER 17TH (HOLIDAY PARTY) *MEETINGS START PROMPTLY AT 5:00 PM* MEETINGS ARE HELD AT: ST. VARTANS CATHEDRAL 630 2ND AVE. NEW YORK, NY 10016
Construction Workers Memorial Mass – Wednesday, April 30, 2025 – 3:30 pm
Please join us for a Memorial Mass for construction worker killed or injured on worksites during 2024 and early 2025. “Wear Your Hardhats” All construction workers, their families, and friends are invited to join with the Building & Construction Trades, Union Leaders, Members and Management. When: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 3:30 pm – Hardhat Procession into the Cathedral 4:00 pm – Memorial Mass Where: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral 460 Madison Ave. [...]
Local 79 Holiday Party Photos
Local 79 members came together to celebrate another successful year at our Holiday Party & Membership Meeting at Villa Barone. Business Manager Mike Prohaska opened proceedings and thanked all members for their continued dedication to our union and the entire labor movement.
Out-of-Work List Re-registration dates for 2025:
Out-of-Work List Re-registration Dates for 2025!! Re-registration dates for 2025 for all members to maintain their position on Local 79’s Job Referral List: JANUARY/ENERO 2ND, 3RD, 6TH, 7TH, 8TH APRIL/ABRIL 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 7TH JULY/JULIO 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 7TH, & 8TH OCTOBER/OCTUBRE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 6TH, & 7TH PLEASE CALL JOB ADMINISTRATION DEPT. 212-465-7915, 7918, 7919, or 7969
Bronx Columbus Day Parade – Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 10:30 am
Join Local 79 at the Annual Bronx Columbus Day Parade – Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 10:30 am Meet at the corner of Morris Park Ave. & Bronxdale Ave. T-shirts and food will be provided. For more info. Contact Lenny Anselmo (646) 385-4227 or Anthony Vita, Jr. (347) 344-8356
55th Annual African American Day Parade: Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 10:00 am
Join Local 79 at the 55th Annual African American Day Parade: Sunday, September 15, 2024 Assemble at 10:00 am in Harlem, NYC Local 79 will meet at West 112th St. & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. (7th Ave.) **T-shirts will be handed out during the commencement of the parade. Soul food & beverages will be available at the completion of the parade** For more information contact Jarell Gibbs (646) 629-2833
Annual Labor Day Parade : Saturday, September 7, 2024 @ 8:30 am
Annual Labor Day Parade 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024 (Assemble at 8:30 am) Local 79 will be meeting on W. 45th Street between 5th Ave & 6th Ave. Food, beverages & t-shirts will be provided! For more information, contact Rob Brunotte (646) 629-2709
Annual Ecuadorian Day Parade – Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 10:00 am!!
ANNUAL ECUADORIAN DAY PARADE!! SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2024 @ 10:00 AM ASSEMBLE AT: 69TH ST. & NORTHERN BLVD. – QUEENS, NY FOOD, BEVERAGES & T-SHIRTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BEFORE THE PARADE FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT GINO MURILLO (929) 429-5165 Local 79 members must complete a mandatory participation day each year. Members can meet this requirement by attending this event.
Local 79 Family Fun Day & Health Fair: Saturday, July 20, 2024: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Local 79 Family Fun Day & Health Fair Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Driftwood Day Camp, Melville, NY Join the members of Local 79 and their families for a fun-filled outing. The fair offers members and their families the opportunity to receive health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose) and get health-related information. Activities include swimming, basketball, volleyball, softball, music, inflatables, Zipline, 50/50 raffle, [...]
General Membership Meeting Dates for 2024!!
LOCAL 79 MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATES FOR 2024 IS AS FOLLOW: PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS: JANUARY 17TH MARCH 20TH APRIL 17TH MAY 15TH JUNE 12TH JULY 24TH SEPTEMBER 18TH OCTOBER 16TH NOVEMBER 20TH DECEMBER 18TH *MEETINGS START PROMPTLY AT 5:00 PM* MEETINGS ARE HELD AT: ST. VARTANS CATHEDRAL 630 2ND AVE. NEW YORK, NY 10016
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