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. 

Join Local 79 at the 75th Annual Columbus Day Parade on Monday, October 14, 2019 Assemble at 10:30 am Location: 46th St. between 5th Ave. & Madison Ave. (closer to 5th Ave.) T-shirts & good old fashion Italian food will be provided. For more information, contact Lenny Anselmo at (646) 385-4227

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.               

When facing a legal case that received national press and has potential ramifications for the entire country, our union has not backed down. On behalf of the Mannix Family ShopRites, the Presidentially-appointed lawyers of the National Labor Relations Board attempted to shut our protests down and stop our use of inflatable rats to speak out against worker exploitation. In blatant disregard of our right to free speech, Peter Robb, the [...]

Union apprenticeships are under attack! We need to stop the federal government from allowing low quality industry apprenticeship programs, called IRAPs, in the construction industry. Click the link and sign the petition to protect LIUNA Apprenticeships! If you are a journeyworker, click this link to sign the petition: LIUNAMemberComments.org. If you are an apprentice, click this link to sign the petition:LIUNATrainingComments.org

As part of Local 79's Membership Assistance Program, the Recovery Support Group will be meeting the first Tuesday of every month. For more information, call Bernard at 646-265-7762.  This is an anonymous meeting only for Local 79 members interested in supporting each others' path to recovery. Food and refreshments will be provided.    

Annual Labor Day Parade 2019 – Saturday, September 7, 2019 (Assemble at 10:00 am) Local 79 will be meeting on 45th Street between 5th Ave & 6th Ave. Food, beverages & t-shirts will be provided! For more information, contact Mike Vatter (347) 658-2826