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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”) [...]
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.
The 2026 Mason Tenders’ Scholarship Program
The Mason Tenders’ Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Mason Tenders’ Training Fund. Its purpose is to encourage and assist the children of Mason Tenders’ to pursue their goals – to strive to be their best through advanced education. The Scholarship awards are $3,000.00 a year for a maximum of four years. Winners of the Mason Tenders’ Scholarship Program must attend any accredited four year College or University in the [...]
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. [...]
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.
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 [...]
Workers Memorial Mass
Members of the NYC Building Trades came together in solemn unity to honor the lives of those we have lost on the job. We especially remembered our dear brother Pedro Macias, who tragically passed away in a construction accident. His memory lives on in our hearts and in our fight for safer worksites. Rest in power, Pedro. We will never forget. [...]
Albany Rally
Local 78 members gathered in Albany today with many other trade unions to stop construction worker exploitation in Public Education! The workers rallied in support of bill A756/S1672, which will bring cost-saving Labor Agreements (PLAs) for public school construction in Long Island. Our thanks to Governor Hochul’s office, Senator Mattera, Senator Martinez, and Assembly Member Solages. PLAs help ensure fair wages, worksite safety, local job creation, and keep tax [...]
Retirement of Brother John Keenan
A special salute goes to Brother Jonh Keenan, who officially announced his retirement. After decades of unwavering dedication and service, John has left a mark on this union that will never be forgotten. His leadership, loyalty, and work ethic represent the very best of what it means to be LIUNA STRONG. From the trenches to the top, John never backed down. We thank you, Brother, and we wish you nothing [...]
Legal Services Plan
We are writing to inform you that the Local 78 Legal Services Plan (the “Plan”) is transitioning to a new legal services provider. Effective Monday, March 17, 2025, our legal services will be provided by the law firm of Gorlick, Kravitz & Listhaus, P.C. (or “GKL”). The contact details for the new provider are as follows: Gorlick, Kravitz & Listhaus, P.C. 29 Broadway, 20th Floor New York, New York [...]
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