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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
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 & Community Park Cleanup Day – Sunday, June 30, 2024 @ 8:00 am
Volunteers Needed for Flushing Meadows—Corona Park Cleanup Day Sunday, June 30, 2024 @ Flushing Meadows – Corona Park 8:00 am meet-up for breakfast | 9:00 am cleanup begins **Breakfast and lunch will be served** 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, please call Steve [...]
Public Subsidy Board is holding a hearing on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Public Subsidy Board is holding a hearing on Monday, May 20, 2024. There will be two sessions to hear testimony: Topic 1 – Calculating Tax Savings, 9:00 AM - The Board will hear testimony to determine whether prospective, future tax savings on publicly subsidized projects should be included in total tax savings when calculating whether a project is covered by Labor Law § 224-a. Topic 2 – Calculating Other Funds, [...]
Out-of-Work List Re-registration Dates for 2024!!
Re-registration dates for 2024 for all members to maintain their position on Local 79’s Job Referral List: JANUARY/ENERO 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, 8TH, & 9TH* APRIL/ABRIL 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, & 5TH JULY/JULIO 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 8TH, & 9TH OCTOBER/OCTUBRE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, & 7TH PLEASE CALL JOB ADMINISTRATION DEPT. 212-465-7915, 7918, 7919, or 7969 *New date added
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
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
Make Sure Your Address Is Up to Date!
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.
Check if your SST and Training Certificates are from Valor Consulting!!
SST Cards and other training certificates from Valor Consulting have been invalidated by the Department of Buildings. Also if any of the certs used for your SST card come from Valor, your SST card is invalid. If you have any doubts about your SST card or certificates you may contact the Mason Tenders Training Fund. If you need further training the MTTF will help you get those classes. To obtain [...]
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