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Local 78 Christmas Party

We had an amazing time at our Christmas party last week with a great turnout! Nothing better than celebrating with our brothers and sisters. Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season!

2025-12-16T20:02:03+00:00December 16th, 2025|

Local 78 Memorial Mass

Local 78 held their 19th annual Memorial Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral last night in Manhattan. For almost two decades, the union has paid tribute to their fallen brothers and sisters with this special memorial service that is open to the public. Business Manager Pawel Gruchacz and Secretary-Treasurer Joel Burgos read out the 279 names of members whose lives were tragically cut short. As long as they are remembered, they will never be forgotten [...]

2025-12-16T19:44:08+00:00November 15th, 2025|

Labor Day Parade

Thousands of LIUNA laborers marched up 5th Avenue along with LiUNA General President Brent Booker and V.P. Mike Hellstrom. THIS is solidarity in action! See you next year! #LaborersRising

2025-09-12T18:37:52+00:00September 12th, 2025|

Local 78 Family Day

Local 78 proudly hosted over 800 members at Kruckers Picnic Grove in Pamona NY this past weekend. The yearly gathering celebrated the proud and diverse membership of Local 78 and extended families on Labor Day weekend. Thanks to all who made it possible and see you next year for the big 30th anniversary celebration! [...]

2025-09-12T18:18:56+00:00September 12th, 2025|

Legal Services Expansion

Local 78 Legal Services Plan SUMMARY OF MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS General. This is a Summary of Material Modifications (“SMM”) to the Local 78 Legal Services Plan Summary Plan Description (the “SPD”). This Summary of Material Modifications supplements the SPD previously provided to you. You should retain this document with your copy of the SPD. Summary Description of Modification. The Board of Trustees of the Local 78 Legal Services Plan (the “Plan”) announces the following change to [...]

2025-08-18T16:07:11+00:00August 18th, 2025|

Long Island Job Site Visits

Visiting  job sites in Long Island today, we had the chance to talk with members about the recent wage and benefit increase, a well deserved increase for all their hard work. It was a great opportunity to connect with members on the worksite.

2025-08-12T15:43:29+00:00August 12th, 2025|

Rally for Cuomo

Over a thousand union building trade members showed up for the all trades rally in support of Andrew Cuomo today in Union Square. Locals 78, 79, and other NYC Building Trades members gathered in support of former NY State Governor Cuomo who is running for Mayor of NYC.

2025-06-24T17:15:13+00:00June 17th, 2025|

Local 78 Shop Steward Training

We're really proud of our team who showed up for the Initial Shop Steward Training. These members are stepping up, learning the contract, and getting ready to stand up for their brothers and sisters at work.This is what leadership looks like — strong, dedicated, and union proud.

2025-06-24T17:05:10+00:00May 15th, 2025|

Local 78 Charitable Gala

Four years ago, the Executive Board of Local 78 took a powerful step forward—establishing the 78 Charitable Corp, a 501(c)(3) non-profit created to help our own. Since then, with your unwavering support, we’ve raised over $301,000, assisting 90 member families, including 46 just this year. This is what solidarity looks like in action. On May 2, we came together once again to celebrate the strength of our union family and honor two individuals whose dedication [...]

2025-06-24T17:02:41+00:00May 2nd, 2025|
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