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Join the Annual May Day Rally!
On May 1, 2015, Local 79 members will join thousands of workers and community activists outside billionaire Walmart owner Alice Walton's home on the corner of 60th Street between Park and Lexington Avenue. From there, marchers will proceed to a 6:30 pm rally on 58th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue. May Day Flyer For a brief history of the origin of May Day, click here.
Join the May 12th Rezoning Rally and March in East New York!
When: Tuesday, May 12th, Rally at 6:00 pm, March at 7:00 pm Where: Highland Park (across the street from 458 Jamaica Avenue) Why: Stand up for neighborhoods that need real affordable housing, good union jobs for local residents, and anti-displacement policies to protect neighborhood residents Contact: Anthony Williamson, 646-265-5675 May 12th Rally Flyer in English May 12 Rally Flyer in Spanish
Rally for Affordable Housing and Union Construction jobs
Business Manager Mike Prohaska and over 100 loud and proud Local 79 members came out in a blizzard Thursday night to demand union jobs and affordable housing. Our members stood side by side with CASA and other allies from the Real Affordability For All coalition to makes sure that the 75 block Bronx rezoning serves the needs of Bronx residents, not the needs of irresponsible developers. The whole City may [...]
MTDC PAC Director Mike McGuire Defends the Scaffold Safety Law
Mike McGuire, director of the Mason Tenders' District Council Political Action Committee, was interviewed about the scaffold safety law by Liz Benjamin on "Capital Tonight," a program that airs five nights a week in Albany, NY. McGuire argues forcefully about the importance of the law, which is once again under attack in Albany. See the video here.
Free Hammer and Hammer Holder Available for All Local 79 Members
All Local 79 members in good standing are encouraged to come and pick up a free specially designed hammer and hammer holder from Local 79's Dues Department (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. ) The hammers have Local 79 wood-burned into their handles and the leather hammer holders have Local 79's logo embossed on them. .
Workshop on New Immigration Policies at Local 79
Local 79 and Make the Road New York have offered a series of workshops to inform Local 79 members about President Obama's new executive order regarding immigration and the ways in which it might affect members and their families. The next workshop will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 29th at Local 79's offices. The space for this workshops is limited, so members must register for the workshops by calling Juan Mazylmian at: [...]
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 [...]
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