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Announcement of New Retiree Council
Local 79 is excited to announce our new Retiree Council. Together they represent centuries of experience and commitment to the labor movement. Our union is [...]
Local 79 Volunteer Opportunities in Puerto Rico!!
Volunteer opportunities in Puerto Rico!! If anyone is interested in volunteering to go to Puerto Rico to assist in rebuilding communities throughout, please contact Tafadar [...]
Important Changes to the Legal Services Plan Effective September 1, 2022
The Board of Trustees of the Local 79 Legal Services Plan announce the following changes to the Plan, effective September 1, 2022. The Plan will [...]
LATEST NEWS
New Leadership Positions for Mike Prohaska and Mike Hellstrom
Congratulations to Mike Prohaska and Mike Hellstrom on their new positions of leadership! Mike Prohaska will be assuming the position of Business Manager of the [...]
MEDIA ADVISORY: CM Crystal Hudson, Laborers’ Local 79 Hold Vigil for Construction Worker Killed at 625 Fulton Street in Brooklyn
For Immediate Release Contact: Alejandro Gonzalez, 646-771-2363, algonzalez@council.nyc.gov Dan Morris, 917-952-8920 November 3, 2022 (Brooklyn, NY): Today at 4:30 p.m., NYC Council Member Crystal [...]
Local 79 Blanket Distribution!!
On behalf of the Local 79 Executive Board, this year’s blanket giveaway will be from 8am – 4:30pm on Monday - Friday. All members in [...]
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