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Community Clean Ups – Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Please join members of Local 79 to help with Community Clean Ups When: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 6:00 pm Where: Carmine Carro Community Center 3000 Fillmore Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11229 Between Madison Pl. & Marine Pkwy Directions: Take the B100 bus heading towards Mill Basin - E. 66th St. Get off at Fillmore Ave. & Marine Pkwy Events kick off at 6:00 pm. Bags, masks and gloves will be [...]
How NY Can Stop Exploitation by Former Body Shop Worker
A former construction laborer for Trade Off Construction writes about how to end exploitation in the NYC Construction Industry.
A Message of Union Solidarity Against Racism
Our union is built on one fundamental truth, when we stand in solidarity with each other we build power for everyone. The history of our movement has been plagued with places where solidarity failed because working class people allowed themselves to be divided by race, by gender, or by immigration status. The strength of Local 79 is dependent on each of us choosing solidarity in our words and in our [...]
Trust Funds Contact Info
The Mason Tenders’ District Council Trust Funds administers the health and welfare, pension, and annuity accounts for all eligible Local 79 and Local 78 workers. Local 79 members who have questions regarding the benefits that they are entitled to receive should contact the Funds directly at 212-452-9700. If you have made multiple attempts to contact the Trust funds and are experiencing issues with getting through to personnel, please contact [...]
LiUNA Mourns the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Statement from LiUNA General President Terry O’Sullivan: Today, with the passing of Congressman John Lewis, we have lost an icon, a legend and an American hero whose actions created an irreversible tide for justice that continues to seek higher ground to this day. Congressman Lewis was the very definition of courage, tenacity, and integrity. When he stood with a new generation of fighters for civil rights and voting rights [...]
Landmark Settlement Reveals How Non-Union Body Shop Dehumanized Black Women Construction Workers in New York’s Real-Estate Industry
New York State Attorney General Tish James announced a landmark $1.5 million sexual harassment settlement revealing how nonunion "body shop" Trade Off engaged in sexual harassment and retaliation against Black women construction workers on major real estate projects.
Lavon Chambers, GNY-LECET Assistant Director & Local 79 Member, Retires
Today I am announcing the retirement of a good friend, a true laborer and a deeply respected voice in our Local. Lavon Chambers has been a mentor to many members and his lifelong community leadership has helped our union grow stronger and more united. He was co-founder of Pathways 2 Apprenticeship an initiative to combat the injustices faced by formerly incarcerated individuals who were being exploited by nonunion companies [...]
New 3 Year Agreements!
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. [...]
Contractor Agreements for Independence Day Holiday!
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 [...]
Regular Hiring Hall Rules to be Re-implemented on July 1st
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 [...]
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