NEWS
Notice of Death: Timothy G. Campbell
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Timothy Campbell. Timmy had been a valued member of our local since 1983 and served as a Business Agent for over a decade. Timmy will be missed. Please keep the Campbell family in your thoughts as they go through this difficult time. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 28th, 2019 from 2-5pm at the McHoul Funeral [...]
Local 79 Fights for Free Speech – #SaveScabby
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 [...]
Sign Petition to Protect Union Apprenticeships!
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
Local 79’s Membership Assistance Program Recovery Support Group!!
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 at 10:00 am
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
Flushing Meadows Park Clean Up
Over 300 Local 79 members volunteered Sunday morning to help clean Flushing Meadows Park. After a hard day’s work, a bioswale path was created to prevent flooding, hundreds of trash bags were full and a new field was cleared in the park. Thank you to all members for their continued dedication to community service.
Coney Island Walk 2019
Over 700 hundred Local 79 members and their families gathered on a beautiful day to participate in our Coney Island Walk & Family Fun Day that raised money for Tenders Inc. Members gathered near the Parachute Jump and then proceeded to proudly march down the boardwalk to Asser Levy Park. At Asser Levy, Members ate Nathan's hot dogs, received health screenings, played frisbee, and got a chance to see and talk [...]
Apprentice Graduation with Featured Speaker Jumaane Williams
Our April Membership meeting opened with over a hundred apprentices walking down the aisle and shouting in unison “Who are we? Seventy-nine!” to loud cheers and rounds of applause from their Local 79 brothers and sisters. Business Manager Mike Prohaska then led all apprentices in the Oath of Membership with all graduates swearing "to fight for the cause of all working men and women." Recently-elected NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams [...]
Laborers Local 79 at Manhattan West Mega-Development
Local 79 members working at the Manhatten West mega-development were visited at lunch by our Executive Board and GNY-LECET representatives. AECOM Tishman serves as the general contractor for this state-of-the-art project.
VP John Norbury – Queens County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Honoree
Local 79 Vice President John Norbury is an Honorary Grand Marshall at the 44th Annual Queens County St. Patrick's Day Parade this Saturday in the Rockaways. John will also be honored along with Thomas A. Callahan, President and Business Manager of Local 15 of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Where: Newport Ave & 132nd Street When: 12:30pm, March 2nd Contact: John Norbury at 646-265-5593.
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