NEWS
“Getting Schooled in Infrastructure” Bus Visit
Over one hundred LiUNA members were present to greet LiUNA’s “Getting Schooled in Infrastructure” bus when it made a lunch-time stop on 41st Street and Sixth Avenue on Wednesday, July 23. The school bus, which has been damaged by a piece of a collapsed bridge, graphically calls attention to the conditions of the nation’s bridges, 30% of which have exceeded their 50-year life span. More generally, it is meant to [...]
Opposition Builds to Astoria Cove Project
Local 79 continues to play a central role in Build Up NYC (BUNYC), a coalition of over 200,000 union men and women that is committed to good jobs and responsible development. The latest focus of BUNYC’s efforts is the proposed Astoria Cove project, a 2.2 million square-foot project that includes three tall waterfront towers and two inland towers. The developer, Alma Realty, is seeking to rezone the property and Local [...]
Mason Tenders’ Training Fund Featured on WABC’s “Here and Now”
On Sunday, July 27th at noon, WABC Channel 7's public affairs program "Here and Now" featured a segment about the Mason Tenders' Training Fund (MTTF). "Here and Now" is hosted by Sandra Bookman and focuses on issues of interest and concern to the African-American community. The segment featured interviews with MTTF staff and scenes of classroom and hands-on training of apprentices. It is very positive story about LiUNA and the MTTF's commitment to providing [...]
Come to the African American Day Parade!
Local 79 members are encouraged to join this year's African American Day Parade on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 1:00 pm. The parade, which begins at 111th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard and proceeds to 136th Street, is the largest such parade in the United States. Local 79 is always well-represented at this parade. This year, Business Manager Mike Prohaska is honored to join dignitaries such as Congressman Charles Rangel and [...]
Job Site Visit to ONE57 Project
Local 79 Business Manager Mike Prohaska paid a visit on Thursday, July 10 to over 50 Laborers working at 157 West 57th Street. The project, known as ONE57, will include residential condominiums and the Park Hyatt Hotel. Contractors are Lend Lease and EWBC.
Local 79 Apprentice Recruitment
The next date for open recruitment for Local 79's apprenticeship program is October 10th at 9:00 am. Information about apprenticeship, the requirements, and how the recruitment process is carried out is available through the New York State Department of Labor and through the Local 79 and the Mason Tenders' Training Fund websites.
Local 79 Reaches Agreement on Major Contracts
On June 30, 2014, Local 79 announced it had reached agreements on all major contracts that were up for negotiation. Increases under all but one of the various multi-year contracts were set at $1.90 a year (.95 each six months), a yearly increase of approximately 3%. The NYC Demolition Contractors' Association contract was settled at $1.51 for the first year ($.75 as of July 1, 2014), which represents a first year [...]
Local 79 Volunteers Clean Up Parks
Dozens of Local 79 members and their families volunteered their time on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 to clean up Wingate Park in Brooklyn and Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. Projects included debris removal, trail maintenance and painting. New York City Parks employees were instrumental in identifying projects and providing the tools and equipment to get the job done. "To see such a large turn out of volunteers on the [...]
Local 79 Joins Actors Federal Credit Union
Local 79 recently received membership in Actors Federal Credit Union (ActorsFCU). As of July 1, 2014, Local 79 members and staff can apply to open up accounts at ActorsFCU. 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 has two offices with teller services in [...]
Local 79 to Participate in Labor Day Parade
All Local 79 members are encouraged to come to the 2014 New York City Labor Day Parade, whose theme this year is "One City. Five Boroughs. All Workers." The parade begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 6, 2014 and will kick off at 45th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue. The parade is organized by the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO. Labor Day Flyer
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