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15 05, 2015

May 12 Rally Against NYSAFAH

2015-05-15T16:18:14-04:00

On Tuesday, May 12, the (inaptly named) New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) held their annual conference in New York City. NYSAFAH is an association that, among other things, opposes prevailing wages and transparency about the way in which public subsidies are doled out to NYSAFAH members. Over the past years, media outlets have carried numerous stories about NYSAFAH members being found guilty of millions of dollars in wage theft. Dozens of Local 79 organizers and members and community activists were present at the May 13th event. Some Local 79 staff and members were dressed up as soccer referees and gave out wage theft "red cards," while others were dressed up [...]

May 12 Rally Against NYSAFAH2015-05-15T16:18:14-04:00
13 05, 2015

Hundreds Join May 12th Rezoning Rally in East New York

2015-05-13T11:40:46-04:00

On the evening of May 12th, over a hundred Local 79 members were joined by members of other building trades' unions and community organizations at a rally in East New York. The rally, one of a number that have been held in East New York and in other neighborhoods throughout New York City, is part of an ongoing and concerted grassroots campaign related to Mayor Bill de Blasio's plans to rezone a number of City neighborhoods.“Local 79 has been in this fight from the beginning, and we will be in until the end, “said Local 79’s Director of Organizing Chaz Rynkiewicz. “We demand that [...]

Hundreds Join May 12th Rezoning Rally in East New York2015-05-13T11:40:46-04:00
7 05, 2015

Rezoning Rally and March in East New York

2015-05-07T12:08:36-04:00

When: Tuesday, May 12th, Rally at 6:00 pm, March at 7:00 pm Where: Highland Park (across the street from 458 Jamaica Avenue) Why: Stand up for neighborhoods that need real affordable housing, good union jobs for local residents, and anti-displacement policies to protect neighborhood residents Contact: Anthony Williamson, 646-265-5675

Rezoning Rally and March in East New York2015-05-07T12:08:36-04:00
29 03, 2015

Local 79 Members: Albany Rally Alert!

2015-06-03T09:33:23-04:00

Local 79 members are encouraged to come to a rally in Albany to ensure that any extension of 421-a, the tax abatement program for wealthy developers, contains provisions ensuring that the affordable housing built in exchange for the tax breaks will pay workers prevailing wage. Attendance will count towards your mandatory participation. All attendees will receive a $100 stipend. Lunch and shirts will be provided. When: Tuesday, June 2, 6:00 am Where: Five buses will be outside Local 79, 520 8th Avenue You must call Angela to reserve your seat: 212-465-7912  

Local 79 Members: Albany Rally Alert!2015-06-03T09:33:23-04:00
18 03, 2015

Local 79 Tells Community Board 11 to “Build it Union”

2015-03-18T12:46:11-04:00

Over two dozen Local 79 members, organizers and staff from affiliates of Local 79 attended Community Board 11’s meeting on Tuesday, March 17, to hand out leaflets and raise serious concerns about the proposed rezoning and development of a property on 120 Street and First Avenue, one of many rezonings planned for East Harlem.  City Council member Ben Kallos, pictured above with Local 79 Business Agent Barrie Smith, spoke to the crowd and made it clear that he was 100% behind the use of union labor for any and all redevelopment in East Harlem.  Speeches given by Local 79 members and [...]

Local 79 Tells Community Board 11 to “Build it Union”2015-03-18T12:46:11-04:00
7 03, 2015

Join the May 12th Rezoning Rally and March in East New York!

2015-05-13T11:34:23-04:00

When: Tuesday, May 12th, Rally at 6:00 pm, March at 7:00 pm Where: Highland Park (across the street from 458 Jamaica Avenue) Why: Stand up for neighborhoods that need real affordable housing, good union jobs for local residents, and anti-displacement policies to protect neighborhood residents Contact: Anthony Williamson, 646-265-5675 May 12th Rally Flyer in English May 12 Rally Flyer in Spanish

Join the May 12th Rezoning Rally and March in East New York!2015-05-13T11:34:23-04:00
5 03, 2015

Rally for Affordable Housing and Union Construction jobs

2015-03-13T12:47:43-04:00

Business Manager Mike Prohaska and over 100 loud and proud Local 79 members came out in a blizzard Thursday night to demand union jobs and affordable housing.  Our members stood side by side with CASA and other allies from the Real Affordability For All coalition to makes sure that the 75 block Bronx rezoning serves the needs of Bronx residents, not the needs of irresponsible developers.  The whole City may have heard the chant: Whose Bronx? Our Bronx! And with Local 79 standing strong with more than 500 community allies, it was Our Bronx! We will be continuing to fight to [...]

Rally for Affordable Housing and Union Construction jobs2015-03-13T12:47:43-04:00
15 01, 2015

Justice for Homeowners

2015-01-15T13:32:41-05:00

Justice for Homeowners On January 15, a number of Local 79 members attended a Justice for Homeowners meeting to hear speakers, including Public Advocate Letitia James, State Assemblyman Keith Wright, and homeowners, address issues related to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s lack of transparency and poor oversight of public subsidies used for the development of affordable housing. A video was shown which documented the countless structural, electrical, and plumbing problems of affordable housing units that were built by non-union contractors.  Both Public Advocate James and Assemblyman Wright spoke of the key role that home ownership plays in helping working [...]

Justice for Homeowners2015-01-15T13:32:41-05:00
21 08, 2014

Over a Thousand Attend Affordable Housing Rally

2014-08-26T15:40:19-04:00

On the afternoon of August 20, 2014, members of Local 79 joined "Real Affordability for All," a coalition of labor, faith, and social justice groups, to listen to speakers at the First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem demand affordable housing and good jobs in New York City, Afterwards, the groups made a spirited march down Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard to the State Office Building Plaza on 125th Street. Speakers included First Corinthian Baptist Church Pastor Michael A. Walrond, Jr., The Black Institute's Director Bertha Lewis, New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, Gary LaBarbera, president of the Building and Construction [...]

Over a Thousand Attend Affordable Housing Rally2014-08-26T15:40:19-04:00
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