News

News2020-07-23T12:03:25-04:00

NEWS

612, 2019

Support Group of Labor Helping Labor!!

December 6th, 2019|

"When Work Hard, Play Hard - No Longer Works."YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!Join your fellow brothers & sisters for a Support Group of Labor Helping Labor. The Recovery Support Group will meet the first Tuesday of every month from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.This Support Group is part of our Membership Assistance Program.There will be open discussions without judgment about drugs, alcohol and the workplace. This is an anonymous meeting only [...]

1411, 2019

Rally at New Line Tuesday, November 19, 2019 – 4:00 pm

November 14th, 2019|

What: Rally at New Line When: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 4:00 pmWhere: 512 7th Ave. New York, NY 10018Why: Construction workers join forces to demand unpaid wages at New Line Structures' headquarters and protest their pattern of hiring irresponsible contractors. New Line Structures is one of many bad construction management companies that puts profits over people! For more info contact Lenny Anselmo at (646) 385-4227 Members of Local 79 [...]

511, 2019

Smooth Transition for New Director of Mason Tenders Trust Funds

November 5th, 2019|

Local 79 would like to thank new Trust Funds Director Anna Gutsin for the great work she has done so far. A licensed actuary, Anna brings decades of financial experience to the Mason Tenders and previously was the Pension Director at 1199 SEIU. We would also like to thank former Trust Funds Director John Virga for ensuring a smooth transition. The trustees are confident that Anna will continue John’s legacy [...]

2710, 2019

Early Voting Starts for the 1st Time in New York

October 27th, 2019|

A message from Business Manager Mike Prohaska: I encourage each and every one of you to go out and vote in this current election cycle. Visit www.VoteEarlyNY.org and select your county to find your early voting site, which is likely to be different than your normal voting location. This weekend early voting sites will be open from 10 am - 4 pm. Even if there is not a competitive race in your district, [...]

410, 2019

Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training!!

October 4th, 2019|

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW YORK STATE MANDATORY SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING REGULATIONS!! NYSDOL has made it mandatory for all workers to receive sexual harassment training. The NYS Deadline for Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training is on October 9, 2019. You can call the Mason Tenders Training Fund at 718-383-6863 to schedule a class or take it online at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/sexual-harassment-training.page IMPORTANT: If you complete the training online, [...]

210, 2019

African-American Day Parade 2019

October 2nd, 2019|

Hundreds of Local 79 members joined a crowd of many thousands for the annual African American Day Parade in Harlem. Members were LOUD and PROUD wearing their distinctive Local 79 t-shirts. Unions and community organizations throughout New York City were represented at the festive parade, as were numerous high school marching bands. 

1109, 2019

9/11 Heroes Receive Funding

September 11th, 2019|

In our current age of political gridlock, many common-sense issues are passed over at the wayside. One would think that quick consensus could be reached about the health and well-being of 9/11 First Responders. Yet, still the reauthorization of the Victim Compensation Fund was stonewalled this summer. Republican Senator Rand Paul filibustered the Senate even after Luis Alvarez, an NYPD detective, died in June - one of more than 2,000 [...]

209, 2019

Local 79’s office has moved!!

September 2nd, 2019|

Dear Brothers & Sisters, Our union is approaching another important milestone – the official opening of our very own office space. We all thank Secretary-Treasurer Kenneth Brancaccio and his entire team for the work they have put into designing our new union hall and vetting bids from different signatory contractors. Our new Class A space is located at 131 West 33rd St. (7th Fl.)  New York, NY 10001, a short [...]

2808, 2019

Local 79 Members attend the 2019 Ecuadorian Day Parade

August 28th, 2019|

Ecuadorian pride overflowed in the streets of Queens on Sunday, August 4 as hundreds of Local 79 members came together to celebrate their union pride and Ecuadorian culture. Local 79 was well represented as over 300 members and their families took part in the march and the festivities that followed.               

News Archives

WE

BUILD

NEW YORK

LOCAL 79

We’re Fighting for the Future of New York City Construction

Go to Top