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Construction Workers Memorial Mass
All Local 79 members and their families are cordially invited to join with Building and Construction Trades union officials, members, and management at a memorial mass for construction workers killed and injured on job sites from May of 2014 through early April 2015. Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Time: 2:45: Hardhat Procession into St. Patrick's; 3:00 pm Memorial Service Place: St. Patrick’s Cathedral 51st Street between 5th Avenue [...]
Join Actors Federal Credit Union!
There is no time better to think about getting one's financial house in order than now! Members looking to do so need look no further than the Actors Federal Credit Union (ActorsFCU), of which Local 79 is a member. Credit unions are not-for-profit financial institutions that offer services similar to those of a commercial bank. ActorsFCU offers a full range of financial services, including checking and savings accounts, loans and mortgages, and credit cards. It [...]
East New York Rally Draws a Thousand People
Close to 300 members of Local 79 joined hundreds of brothers and sisters from other trades and from our community partners on the evening of February 4 to demand that the proposed rezoning of East New York include real affordable housing and union jobs. "The rally last night demonstrates that the fight for good jobs and affordable housing that is truly affordable is a fight that is going to be won at the grassroots [...]
Director of World Trade Center Construction Receives Honor from LiUNA General President
LiUNA's General President Terence O'Sullivan attended Local 79's General Membership Meeting on January 21 and presented LiUNA'S highest award to Steve Plate, the Director of World Trade Center Construction and the Deputy Chief of Capital Planning for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Also present at the meeting was LiUNA Vice President and Eastern Regional Manager Raymond M. Pocino. Both O'Sullivan and Pocino thanked Mr. Plate for the leadership he has provided and continues [...]
Local 79 and Make the Road New York Host Immigration Workshop
On Sunday, January 18, dozens of members of Local 79 attended a workshop at the Queens office of Make the Road New York to become educated about President Obama's recent executive order on immigration and the possible impact of the order on Local 79 members and their families. Make the Road lawyer Alexia Schapira led the workshop, which covered the key provisions of Obama's executive order and gave members a chance to learn more about Make the Road [...]
Local 79 Apprentices Volunteer for MLK Day
On January 19, in recognition of Martin Luther King Day, Local 79 apprentices-in-training joined with staff members from Local 79, the Mason Tenders' Training Fund, and LECET to carry out a service project with students at the Frederick Douglas Academy in East New York. The service project, organized by Sports and Arts in the Schools, involved writing letters to service men and women overseas, creating artwork to assemble into a peace [...]
Justice for Homeowners
Justice for Homeowners On January 15, a number of Local 79 members attended a Justice for Homeowners meeting to hear speakers, including Public Advocate Letitia James, State Assemblyman Keith Wright, and homeowners, address issues related to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s lack of transparency and poor oversight of public subsidies used for the development of affordable housing. A video was shown which documented the countless structural, electrical, and [...]
Members Have $4,000 Benefit at No Cost
Death and Dismemberment Insurance Benefit All Local 79 members and retirees are automatically enrolled and eligible to receive a $4,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit provided by the National Income Life Insurance Company. You do not need to fill out anything to be eligible to receive this benefit. However, if you wish to designate a beneficiary and receive a certificate of coverage, you will need to fill out the blue card that [...]
Free Tax Preparation Services
According to a survey, many Local 79 members said they spent $200 or more to have someone prepare their taxes. The New York City Office of Consumer Affairs taxpayer website, which has useful information about no-cost tax preparation, is available by clicking here. Note that you may be able to avoid filing fees if you fit into one of the categories below: If you have dependents and earned less than $53,000 in [...]
Local 79 2014 Holiday Party at Terrace on the Park
Local 79's annual holiday party, which for the first year was held at Terrace on the Park in Queens, drew 1100 members, a significant increase from the 750 members at the 2013 party. With beautiful 360 degree views of New York City, Terrace on the Park proved to be a perfect venue for the party. The festive atmosphere was filled with camaraderie, good food, music, and prizes. Most importantly, it provided an opportunity to [...]
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