A MESSAGE ON THE 2021 ELECTIONS FROM LOCAL 79 BUSINESS MANAGER & PAC TREASURER MIKE PROHASKA Brothers and Sisters, I don’t have to tell you that the last year and a half have been an unprecedented time of uncertainty for the construction industry, and by extension Local 79. As we’re dealing with all these changes, we can’t forget that some things stay the same. Today I’m communicating with you regarding [...]

Rally Alert!! #TAKEITBACK RALLY TO FIGHT WAGE THEFT When: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Time: 4:00 pm Where: 261 11th Ave. (Between W. 27th St. & W. 28th St.) Directions: 7 train to 34th St. - Hudson Yards For more information, contact Jason Delgado (646) 455-9331 Members of Local 79 must complete one day of mandatory participation each year. Members can fulfill this requirement by attending this event.  

Our upcoming Membership Meeting on Wednesday, July 21st will be conducted as a Zoom webinar. In order to attend, each member in good standing will be sent an email with an individualized invitation. If you currently do not have an email on file with Local 79, visit: www.local79.org/email to update your email address by Sunday, July 18th at midnight so you can receive the link for our May meeting. For any questions, call Angela at 212-465-7912. [...]

Rally Alert for our very own Rebecca Lamorte for City Council District 5! Volunteer to help elect a Labor Candidate! When: Saturday, June 5, 2021 Time: 2:00 pm Where: Carl Schurz Park – 86th Street & East End Ave. Directions: 4/5/6/Q/W train to 86th St. For more information contact: Freddy Bastone at (347) 398-7934   Members of Local 79 must complete one day of mandatory participation each year. Members can [...]

JOBSITE MEMORIAL Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Event: Jobsite Memorial for death of construction workers. Place: 20 Bruckner Blvd. - Bronx, NY between Lincoln Ave. & Alexander Ave. Time: 12:00 pm Directions: 6 train to 3rd Ave. – 138th St. or 4/5 train to 138th St. - Grand Concourse For More Information Contact Anthony Williamson (646) 265-5675 Please join Local 79 at our ceremony commemorating our brothers and sisters who have [...]

Rally Alert!! Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 4:00 pm (N.Y.C.) 28th St. & 11th Ave. 7 train to 34th St. - Hudson Yards or 1 train to 28th St. 1,000,000 SQ FT OF EXPLOITATION BEING PERFORMED BY ALBA FOR NEW LINE STRUCTURES. THIS IS OUR UNION. IT’S OUR FIGHT. THIS IS OUR CITY AND OUR STREETS. THE TIME TO END BODY SHOPS IS NOW!! STOP EXPLOITING WORKERS!! #LABORERSFIGHTBACK #ENDBODYSHOPSNOW Members [...]

Brothers & Sisters, Please join members of Local 79 for a march!! When: Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 12:00 pm Where: 150 Myrtle Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11201 March from BFC Partners to Laurie Cumbo's office. Directions: A /C train to Jay St. - MetroTech 2 /3 train to Hoyt St. B/Q/R/W train to Dekalb Ave. 4/5 train to Nevins St. For more information contact Tafadar Sourov (646) 670-7020 Members of [...]

Our upcoming Membership Meeting on Wednesday, May 19th will be conducted as a Zoom webinar. In order to attend, each member in good standing will be sent an email with an individualized invitation. If you currently do not have an email on file with Local 79, visit: www.local79.org/email to update your email address by Sunday, May 16th at midnight so you can receive the link for our May meeting. For any questions, call Angela at [...]

Local 79 is excited to announce changes to our Retiree Council. Phil Realmuto, a Golden Year member, who is currently the council's Secretary-Treasurer will now serve as President. James Hegarty, former Business Agent, Sgt-at-Arms and delegate to the Mason Tenders District Council will serve as the new Secretary-Treasurer. Juan Mazylmian who was the Spanish speaking in-house business agent for many years before his retirement will now serve as the Council's [...]