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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
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! [...]
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 [...]












