NEWS
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.
Pictures from 2018 Jobsite Visits
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.
Pictures from Local 79’s Annual Holiday Party
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.
Secretary-Treasurer George Zecca Retires
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 [...]
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATES FOR 2019
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*
Out-of-Work List Re-Registration Dates for 2019
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
Mason Tenders Endorse Jumaane Williams for NYC Public Advocate
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 [...]
74th Annual Columbus Day Parade
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
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