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1002, 2019

Pictures from 2018 Jobsite Visits

February 10th, 2019|

The Local 79 Executive Board visited jobsites all over the five boroughs in coordination with the Greater New York Laborers-Employers Education & Cooperation Trust. Local 79 members at these sites worked on various projects, including schools, hospitals, malls, public housing, residential towers and office skyscrapers.

2901, 2019

Pictures from Local 79’s Annual Holiday Party

January 29th, 2019|

Good times were had by all at Local 79’s Annual Holiday Party at the Terrace on the Park. Local 79 members had much to celebrate after another successful year. The hard-work of Local 79 men and women are the reason why their families have a happy holiday and are ready for the New Year. We look forward to celebrating our accomplishments again next year.  

1801, 2019

Secretary-Treasurer George Zecca Retires

January 18th, 2019|

After many years of service to our union, the retirement of Secretary-Treasurer George Zecca was honored at our January membership meeting. We thank George for all he has done and we wish him well on his retirement after a long career of hard work and dedication. George began his career thirty-three years ago mixing mortar and worked his way up with a brick company to become a foreman. He joined [...]

1712, 2018

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATES FOR 2019

December 17th, 2018|

LOCAL 79 MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATES FOR 2019 IS AS FOLLOW: PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS: JANUARY 16TH MARCH 20TH APRIL 17TH MAY 15TH JUNE 19TH JULY 17TH SEPTEMBER 18TH OCTOBER 16TH NOVEMBER 20TH DECEMBER 18TH  * MEETING & HOLIDAY PARTY * MEETINGS ARE HELD AT: ST. VARTAN'S CHURCH 630 2ND AVE. NEW YORK, NY 10016 (@ 34TH ST.) *MEETINGS START PROMPTLY AT 5:00 PM*

1712, 2018

Out-of-Work List Re-Registration Dates for 2019

December 17th, 2018|

Re-registration dates for 2019 for all members to maintain their position on Local 79's Job Referral List: JANUARY/ENERO 3RD, 4TH, 7TH, 8TH, & 9TH APRIL/ABRIL 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, & 5th JULY/JULIO 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 8TH, 9TH, & 10TH OCTOBER/OCTUBRE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, & 7TH PLEASE CALL JOB ADMINISTRATION DEPT. 212-465-7915, 7918, 7919, or 7969

912, 2018

Mason Tenders Endorse Jumaane Williams for NYC Public Advocate

December 9th, 2018|

The Mason Tenders District Council and the NYC Building Trades endorse Jumaane D. Williams for NYC Public Advocate. Robert Bonanza, Business Manager of the Mason Tenders’ District Council of Greater New York/Chair of the MTDCPAC, and John Hutchings, Director of the NYS Laborers’ Organizing Fund PAC, issued a joint statement: “Jumaane Williams has proven himself time and time again to be a friend of the men and women who build this city. We [...]

410, 2018

74th Annual Columbus Day Parade

October 4th, 2018|

Join Local 79 at the 74th  Annual Columbus Day Parade on Monday, October 8, 2018 Assemble at 10:30 am Location: 45th St. between 6th Ave. & 5th Ave. (Facing East) T-shirts & food will be provided. For more information, contact Lenny Anselmo at (646) 385-4227

2308, 2018

Local 79 at African American Day Parade

August 23rd, 2018|

African American Day Parade Sunday, September 16, 2018 Assemble at 11:00 am in Harlem, NYC Local 79 will meet at West 112th St. & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. (7th Ave.) **Soul food, beverages & T-shirts will be available at the completion of the parade** For more information contact: Barrie Smith (646) 628-2890 Anthony Williamson (646) 265-5675 Justice Favor (347) 498-4101

1708, 2018

Labor Day Parade 2018

August 17th, 2018|

Annual Labor Day Parade 2018 – Saturday, September 8, 2018 (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

1107, 2018

Annual Ecuadorian Day Parade

July 11th, 2018|

Join fellow members of Local 79 at the Annual Ecuadorian Day Parade When: Sunday, August 5, 2018 @ 9:30 am Where: 69th Street and Northern Boulevard - Queens, NY What: Parade, followed by food and beverages. Food & beverages will be served after the parade at the following location: 56-15 Northern Blvd. Woodside, NY For more information, contact Juan Mazlymian (917) 881-5767

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