NEWS
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING VACCINATION
Due to recently enacted laws requiring vaccination, it is becoming increasingly unlikely that you will be dispatched to a job if you are not fully vaccinated. This is not Local 79’s policy; it is a legal requirement for most contractors and most job sites. Although some of the laws have exceptions for medical disabilities and genuine religious objections, this does not mean you are automatically allowed on a job. If [...]
Out-of-Work List Re-registration Dates for 2022
Re-registration dates for 2022 for all members to maintain their position on Local 79's Job Referral List: JANUARY/ENERO3RD , 4TH, 5TH, 6TH, 7TH, & 10TH APRIL/ABRIL1ST, 4TH, 5TH, 6TH, & 7TH JULY/JULIO1ST, 5TH, 6TH , 7TH, & 8TH OCTOBER/OCTUBRE3RD, 4TH, 5TH , 6TH, & 7TH PLEASE CALL JOB ADMINISTRATION DEPT.212-465-7915, 7918, 7919, or 7969
Final Election Protest Decisions from LiUNA & Department of Labor: Mike Prohaska and the entire Clean Slate are victorious again!!
In order to address any rumors and misinformation out there, here is the truth concerning the 2021 Local 79 Officer Election: • Local 79 had its Officer Election in June, overseen by Local 79’s Judges of Election and conducted by the American Arbitration Association. • On June 22nd the American Arbitration Association and the Judges of Election certified the results that Business Manager Mike Prohaska of the Clean Slate received [...]
Body Shop Bill Passes in NYC Council
Thanks to the organizing of Laborers Fight Back activists, the Body Shop Bill was passed by the NYC Council by a vote of 40 to 2. This groundbreaking legislation will regulate unscrupulous contractors that take advantage of formerly incarcerated construction workers. Local 79 Business Manager Mike Prohaska said, "With proper enforcement, this law will empower formerly incarcerated New Yorkers, help remove barriers to workplace organizing on non-union construction sites, and [...]
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Passed!!
Brothers & Sisters, Last night the House passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill which paves the way for hundreds of thousands of good UNION JOBS! THANK YOU to LIUNA members, this VICTORY could not have happened without your support and activism. WE DID IT!
Monthly Membership Meeting – Wednesday, November 17th – Virtual Zoom Webinar
Our November Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 17th at 5:00 pm and will be available online via a Zoom webinar link sent by email.
HIRING HALL UPDATE – COVID Vaccination Option
HIRING HALL UPDATE Some buildings and jobsites have begun to require our signatory contractors to have a vaccinated workforce. To be called for these jobs by the Hiring Hall, members should update their job referral form by checking the covid vaccination option. The form can be filled out by coming to the office or visiting the eLocal portal on our website if you have access.
Laborers Fight Back Rally!!
Rally Alert!! Monday, August 23rd at 4:00 pm 610 Exterior Street on River Avenue side b/w 149th & 150th St. 2/4/5 train to 149 Street - Grand Concourse Contact: Anthony Williamson (646) 265-5675 Come join your brothers and sisters as we rally to support good jobs in our community! Good jobs prevent violence and keep our communities safe. #LABORERSFIGHTBACK Members of Local 79 must complete one day of mandatory participation [...]
Reminder: No General Membership Meeting in August 2021!!
Brothers & Sisters, As a reminder, there will be no general membership meeting in August. The regularly scheduled membership meeting on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 has been changed. Please note that the meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 14 - 5:00 pm at our usual location (St. Vartan’s Armenian Cathedral: 630 2nd Ave. New York, NY) We have all intentions of having the membership meeting in-person if the Federal, City, State Governments [...]
20th Anniversary Commemorative March of the 9/11 Recovery Workers: Sunday, September 12, 2021 @ 8:00 am
Sunday, September 12, 2021 • 8:00 am Ticket Registration: https://www.classy.org/team/367774 Directions: N Moore St & Greenwich St A/C/E to Canal Street or 1 train to Franklin Street Contact: John Wund (347) 344-7633 Instructions: Be part of the Local 79 contingent in the 20th Anniversary Commemorative March of the 9/11 Recovery Workers on Sunday, September 12th starting at 8am. Local 79 is subsidizing the registration fee for our members. After reserving [...]
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