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Celebrate our 30 year history with this retrospective documentary highlighting the struggles that cemented the origins of our esteemed local. In 1996, thirteen hundred NYC hazardous waste workers told the industry they had enough…They wanted a UNION. This is the story of Local 78 and one of the largest organizing campaign in the history of LiUNA.

Local 78 celebrated their Fifth Annual Charitable Corp Diner & Dance Gala at Russo’s On The Bay. The event proudly honored Eastern Regional Organizing Fund Director, Dave Johnson as well as Frank Noviello, Senior Vice President and Labor Coordinator of AECOM Tishman for all of their endless contributions to Local 78 and the labor movement at large. Congratulations to them both and thanks to all who made this [...]

Please see the letter below from the Mason Tenders' District Council Pension Fund announcing the increase to the Pension for Local 78 members.

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!

Local 78 Charitable Corp Gala on Friday, May 2, 2025.

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, [...]

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

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! [...]

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”) [...]

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.