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1106, 2024

Local 79 Family Fun Day & Health Fair: Saturday, July 20, 2024: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

June 11th, 2024|

Local 79 Family Fun Day & Health Fair Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Driftwood Day Camp, Melville, NY Join the members of Local 79 and their families for a fun-filled outing. The fair offers members and their families the opportunity to receive health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose) and get health-related information. Activities include swimming, basketball, volleyball, softball, music, inflatables, Zipline, 50/50 raffle, [...]

506, 2024

General Membership Meeting Dates for 2024!!

June 5th, 2024|

LOCAL 79 MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATES FOR 2024 IS AS FOLLOW: PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS: JANUARY 17TH MARCH 20TH APRIL 17TH MAY 15TH JUNE 12TH JULY 24TH SEPTEMBER 18TH OCTOBER 16TH NOVEMBER 20TH DECEMBER 18TH   *MEETINGS START PROMPTLY AT 5:00 PM* MEETINGS ARE HELD AT: ST. VARTANS CATHEDRAL 630 2ND AVE. NEW YORK, NY  10016

1505, 2024

Public Subsidy Board is holding a hearing on Monday, May 20, 2024. 

May 15th, 2024|

Public Subsidy Board is holding a hearing on Monday, May 20, 2024.  There will be two sessions to hear testimony: Topic 1 – Calculating Tax Savings, 9:00 AM - The Board will hear testimony to determine whether prospective, future tax savings on publicly subsidized projects should be included in total tax savings when calculating whether a project is covered by Labor Law § 224-a. Topic 2 – Calculating Other Funds, [...]

1004, 2024

Make Sure Your Address Is Up to Date!

April 10th, 2024|

All Local 79 members are reminded to check that the Local has your correct address and contact information. Otherwise, you may miss notifications about important updates. If you have any questions about your status, please contact the Dues Department at (212) 465-7908 or (212) 465-7962.

204, 2024

Check if your SST and Training Certificates are from Valor Consulting!!

April 2nd, 2024|

SST Cards and other training certificates from Valor Consulting have been invalidated by the Department of Buildings. Also if any of the certs used for your SST card come from Valor, your SST card is invalid. If you have any doubts about your SST card or certificates you may contact the Mason Tenders Training Fund. If you need further training the MTTF will help you get those classes. To obtain [...]

1203, 2024

Rest in Peace Fil Ortiz

March 12th, 2024|

It is with heavy hearts that we announce our retired brother Fil Ortiz's passing. His family invites Local 79 brothers and sister to celebrate his life this weekend on Saturday and Sunday March 16th & 17th, from 1-4pm and 6-8pm at Leone Funeral Home 696 4th Ave in Brooklyn. A union laborer of 38 years, Fil was respected by all whom he worked with as a master at our craft [...]

1801, 2024

Local 79 Holiday Party Photos

January 18th, 2024|

Local 79 members came together to celebrate another successful year at our 2023 Holiday Party & Membership Meeting at Terrace on the Park. Business Manager Mike Prohaska opened proceedings and thanked all members for their continued dedication to our union and the entire labor movement. d

301, 2024

Holiday Give Away for Local 79 Members

January 3rd, 2024|

** Right now we have  XL, and 2X sizes, but there are NO small, medium, large, 3x or 4x sweatshirts available. ** The Local 79 Executive Board invites you to come pick up this year's sweatshirt giveaway! Members in good standing are encouraged to pick up their Local 79 sweatshirts starting on January 3rd between 9am - 4pm on weekdays from the dues department at 131 W 33rd St, [...]

612, 2023

Annual Retiree Holiday Party

December 6th, 2023|

Local 79 retirees celebrated at our annual Holiday Party with fellow pensioners in the Mason Tenders District Council which was an event filled with happiness and festivity! Business Manager Mike Prohaska, Secretary-Treasurer Anthony Vita, Eastern Region Manager Mike Hellstrom, District Council Business Manager Dave Bolger and former District Council Business Manager and now retiree Bobby Bonanza expressed their gratitude to our retired members who built this city. Happy holidays to [...]

2009, 2023

Scholarships Available for Local 79 Members’ Children Who Are High School Seniors through Mason Tenders and BCA

September 20th, 2023|

Children of Local 79 members who are high school seniors can apply online for college scholarships through two different programs. Mason Tenders: https://aim.applyISTS.Net/MasonTenders BCA: https://aim.applyists.net/BCAIAP/ An applicant must first register online to create an account using the above links in order to access the online application. Please pay attention to the registration deadlines for ACT and SAT tests. A complete set of qualification rules, deadlines and instructions for both programs [...]

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