RALLY ALERT: Join your brothers and sisters for a lunchtime rally this Monday, July 13, 2026 at 12pm to say Shame on Hudson Companies for allowing exploitation on NYC affordable housing! Where: 364 W. 54th St.   (Between 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.) Directions: E/D train to 53rd St. - 7th Ave. *Members attending this rally will receive a participation credit.* Reminder: Members of Local 79 must complete one day of [...]

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) for Construction and General Building Laborers, Local Union #79, will conduct a limited recruitment July 10, 2026 to July 23, 2026 for 200 Skilled Construction Craft Laborer apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today. The recruitment for JATC for Construction and General Building Laborers, Local Union #79 will be offered online from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., during the recruitment [...]

Mandatory Spanish Shop Steward Meeting | Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ATTENDANCE REQUIRED!! All are welcomed to attend! St. Vartan's Armenian Cathedral 630 2nd Ave. New York, NY 10016 Between: 34th St. & 35th St. Directions: 4/5/6 train to Grand Central – 42nd St. Topics of Discussion: *Executive Board    * Members Advocate Trust Funds     *Lawyers Pertaining to Immigration *Grievance    *Hiring Hall    [...]

LiUNA May Day Rally When: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:30 pm Where: Garibaldi Plaza in Washington Square Park Directions: A/C/E/B/D/F train to W. 4th St. station Who: The entire LiUNA Eastern Region is coming out for a solidarity rally and march for May Day. We will not be silent when worker rights are under attack! For more information, contact Alvaro at (347) 344-8577 or Jarell at (646) 629-2833

Let’s rally and march with community and labor to show our union power!! We will not be silent when workers rights are under attack!! Tell Apollo Global to stop allowing exploitation! When: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm Where: 9 W. 57th St. (Between 5th Ave. & 6th Ave.) Directions: M train to W. 57th St. For more info Contact: Alvaro Gonzalez at (347) 344-8577 *Members attending this rally will [...]

All Local 79 members are reminded to check that the Local has your correct address and contact information. Otherwise, you may miss notifications about important updates. If you have any questions about your status, please contact the Dues Department at (212) 465-7908 or (212) 465-7962.

What: Join members of Local 79 to help clean up Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.When: Sunday, June 14, 2026 –  Breakfast at 8:00 am. Cleanup project begins after breakfast. Lunch served after the cleanup is finished. Where: Take the #7 train to Mets – Willets Point station. Walk down the boardwalk and meet at the Passerelle Circle at the entrance to the park. For more information and to register: Contact Jason Delgado at (646) 455-9331, Juan [...]

Let’s rally and march with community and labor to show our union power!! We will not be silent when workers rights are under attack!! When: Saturday, March 28th Assemble at 12:30 pm Where: Meet at Central Park West & W. 62nd St. Directions: 1/A/B/C/D Train to 59th St. - Columbus Circle For more info Contact: Jarell Gibbs (646) 629-2833 *Members attending this rally will receive a participation credit.* Reminder: Members [...]

Bronx St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Throggs Neck) Sunday, March 15, 2026 11:00 AM Corner of Lafayette Ave. & Swinton Ave. Tshirts & food will be provided. For questions contact Mike Vatter at (347) 658-2826 *Members attending this parade will receive a participation credit.* Reminder: Members of Local 79 must complete one day of mandatory participation each year. Members can fulfill this requirement by attending this event. Remember to sign in/out [...]