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Zadroga Act Extension Passed
Thanks to the advocacy carried out by many parties, including Local 79 members, the MTDCPAC, LiUNA members across the country, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, New [...]
2016 IDNYC: Free Identification for All New York City Residents
All Local 79 members and their family members (14 years of age and older) who live in New York City are eligible to get IDNYC, [...]
Local 79 2015 Holiday Party Held at Terrace on the Park
Local 79's annual holiday party, which for the second year in a row was held at Terrace on the Park in Queens, drew 1000 enthusiastic [...]
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MLK Day: Local 79 Apprentices Volunteer to Clean Up Wetlands
January 18 was a bitter cold and windy day near the shore, but this did not deter Local 79 apprentices-in-training and staff members from Local 79 and [...]
Local 79: New Prescription Drug Benefit Manager
Beginning January 1, 2016, OptumRx became the new prescription drug benefit manager for Local 79 members who are eligible for healthcare benefits. The change from [...]
Local 79 Apprentice Recruitment: January 15, 2016
PLEASE NOTE: THE 1000 SLOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED AND THE RECRUITMENT IS CLOSED FOR THIS CYCLE. THERE ARE USUALLY TWO RECRUITMENTS FOR LOCAL 79 APPRENTICES EACH YEAR. [...]
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