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NY State Releases Reopening Guidelines for Construction
The governor has put in place guidelines for all New York construction businesses including both mandatory requirements and recommended best practices. These guidelines apply to essential construction sites as well as all permitted construction sites when Phase 1 re-opening starts in New York City. This guidance is not intended to replace any existing applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and standards. Read the 'Reopening New York' guidelines for construction [...]
Important Message Regarding COVID-19 Hardship Distribution Checks
Important Message Regarding COVID-19 Hardship Distribution Checks from Mason Tenders Trust Funds: The checks for approved COVID-19 Hardship Distribution applications that were received by the Fund by April 15th were mailed on Monday, May 11th. Due to US postal service delays as a result of the pandemic, please allow 10 business days before contacting the Fund Office about your check. Thank you for your patience.
ESSENTIAL ONLINE CLASSES BY THE TRAINING FUND!
As the city and the world prepare for returning to work, one thing we can be certain of is there will be a new normal. COVID-19 training has already begun to be required by some of our signatory contractors. We strongly urge every single member of Local 79 to take the COVID-19 – INFECTIOUS DISEASE TRAINING and the ICRA AWARENESS TRAINING for Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), which are now [...]
Business Manager Mike Prohaska writes Op-Ed: Unions are essential during COVID-19 Pandemic
Op-Ed in the New York Daily News byLocal 79 Business Manager Mike Prohaska Workers in hospitals, grocery stores, transit, warehouses, construction sites and elsewhere have been rightly deemed essential. But a tale of two cities is playing out before our eyes: The privileged shelter in place, while others put their bodies on the line to provide healthcare, food, housing and infrastructure. Unfair working conditions have long existed, but [...]
Register for Online Classes!
Through the Zoom platform, members can enter a virtual classroom with a live video view of their Instructor and other class participants, interact with them, ask questions, and more. In effect, you are in the classroom. And, you can use your home computer, iPad or other tablet, or even your cellphone! All of these devices work with Zoom. All class registration will be done via email NO TELEPHONE REGISTRATIONS Do [...]
Important Message Regarding New Hardship Distribution Option due to COVID-19
Brothers & Sisters, As you know, I have been working with the Funds to develop options for you to access your annuity. The Funds work hard to protect and grow your investments. But I understand that these are difficult times and some of you may need to access these assets, and now you have the ability to do that. The following information outlines the details and deadlines. While I consider [...]
Fill out the 2020 Census
We know there is a lot going on, but it is even more important now to fill out the Census to make sure our state gets the funding it needs. Every household can take the census by phone, mail, or computer. Click liuna-ny.org/mycensus to fill out.
Important Membership Update from Business Manager Mike Prohaska
Brothers and Sisters, Governor Cuomo’s directive to close all non-essential construction sites is a gamechanger. We anticipate that the situation regarding construction may get worse before it gets better. As I write this, there has been no definitive response to questions that are being raised regarding SCA work and there is much debate on the definition of what is essential Affordable Housing. The Union cannot maintain its current level of [...]
Gov Cuomo Directs Closure of Non-Essential Construction Sites
Brothers and Sisters, Today, March 27, 2020, Governor Cuomo directed all non-essential construction sites to close, joining Local 79 in prioritizing the safety and health of our members and our families. This directive means that some of you will be laid off, and I know your first thoughts are how you’ll support your families and what the future will look like. Please know your concerns are MY first thoughts, too. [...]
April Membership Meeting Cancelled!!
Out of an abundance of caution due to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) The membership meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2020 has been cancelled. Local 79 has been proactive in taking precautions to contain the spread of the coronavirus by avoiding large crowds and close direct contact with other individuals similar to that of our union meetings. The health and safety of our members, employees and communities are a [...]
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