NEWS
Solidarity with Ukraine
As you know, the situation in Ukraine is most precarious as the lives of innocent Ukrainians and the endurance of a democratic Ukraine are in great jeopardy. Thankfully, the entire world is unified in opposing Russia's indefensible aggression; however, if Ukraine is to retain its independence, it will need more than just the world's platitudes and emotional support. It will need their significant and immediate financial assistance. As many of Local 78' s members are of Eastern European descent, we have been watching this situation closely. We have researched several organizations which have taken the initiative to provide emergency relief to the Ukrainian people. After completing our inquiry, we settled on Razom for Ukraine ("Razom") who we believe is reliable and qualified to deliver the needed assistance. Of course, the Local's limited resources prevent us from contributing as significantly as we would like; we have, nevertheless, contributed $24,500 to the cause in solidarity. Pawel Gruchacz Business manager Local 78
Solidarity with Ukraine
As you know, the situation in Ukraine is most precarious as the lives of innocent Ukrainians and the endurance of a democratic Ukraine are in great jeopardy. Thankfully, the entire world is unified in opposing Russia's indefensible aggression; however, if Ukraine is to retain its independence, it will need more than just the world's platitudes and emotional support. It will need their significant and immediate financial assistance. As many of Local 78' s members are of Eastern European descent, we have been watching this situation closely. We have researched several organizations which have taken the initiative to provide emergency relief to the Ukrainian people. After completing our inquiry, we settled on Razom for Ukraine ("Razom") who we believe is reliable and qualified to deliver the needed assistance. Of course, the Local's limited resources prevent us from contributing as significantly as we would like; we have, nevertheless, contributed $24,500 to the cause in solidarity. Pawel Gruchacz Business manager Local 78
Solidarity with Ukraine
As you know, the situation in Ukraine is most precarious as the lives of innocent Ukrainians and the endurance of a democratic Ukraine are in great jeopardy. Thankfully, the entire world is unified in opposing Russia's indefensible aggression; however, if Ukraine is to retain its independence, it will need more than just the world's platitudes and emotional support. It will need their significant and immediate financial assistance. As many of Local 78' s members are of Eastern European descent, we have been watching this situation closely. We have researched several organizations which have taken the initiative to provide emergency relief to the Ukrainian people. After completing our inquiry, we settled on Razom for Ukraine ("Razom") who we believe is reliable and qualified to deliver the needed assistance. Of course, the Local's limited resources prevent us from contributing as significantly as we would like; we have, nevertheless, contributed $24,500 to the cause in solidarity. Pawel Gruchacz Business manager Local 78
Local 78 Stands In Solidarity With Ukraine • Місцевий 78 солідарний з Україною
Brothers and Sisters: For many of our friends, family, and loved ones living in Ukraine, the terror of war has upended their lives. Families are separated, homes and businesses are shuttered or destroyed, and hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have become refugees overnight. Whatever your politics, the conflict in Ukraine has reminded us all of a sad truth: war is hell. And as the war continues to rage and intensify across Ukraine, the situation on the ground for millions of Ukrainian families will rapidly go from bad to worse. That is why, on behalf of the membership of Local 78, the Executive Board and I have made a donation of $24,500 to Razom (Ukrainian for “together”), a New York City-based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to unlocking the potential of Ukraine. That means many things in the long term, but in the short term, Razom is providing critical emergency supplies to everyday Ukrainians, including blood, bandages, PPE, first aid, and hospital-grade medical supplies. As family men and women, we know the joy of being able to provide food, water, shelter, and safety for our families and the fear and panic when we cannot. It’s why we do the hard, dangerous work we do. Ukrainians from Kherson to Kyiv have been living with this fear and panic for days now as war claims their cities. As Laborers, we know the right way and the wrong way to demolish a building, and we know all of the short- and long-term health risks we face when a demolition isn’t done correctly. Millions of Ukrainians now face those risks as they attempt to stay safe and stay alive while their communities are indiscriminately turned to rubble. And, as trade unionists, we know we are strongest when we are together, when we are razom. The Ukrainian people [...]
Local 78 Memorial Mass
Local 78 members gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral on November 11, 2021 for its 13th annual Memorial Mass remembering those Local 78 members we have lost. Business Manager Pawel Gruchacz and Secretary Treasurer Joel Burgos memorialized those members who have passed by reading their names. Those who remain in the memory of the living never truly die.
Local 78 Memorial Mass
Local 78 members gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral on November 11, 2021 for its 13th annual Memorial Mass remembering those Local 78 members we have lost. Business Manager Pawel Gruchacz and Secretary Treasurer Joel Burgos memorialized those members who have passed by reading their names. Those who remain in the memory of the living never truly die.
Local 78 Memorial Mass
Local 78 members gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral on November 11, 2021 for its 13th annual Memorial Mass remembering those Local 78 members we have lost. Business Manager Pawel Gruchacz and Secretary Treasurer Joel Burgos memorialized those members who have passed by reading their names. Those who remain in the memory of the living never truly die.
Local 78 Memorial Mass
Local 78 members gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral on November 11, 2021 for its 13th annual Memorial Mass remembering those Local 78 members we have lost. Business Manager Pawel Gruchacz and Secretary Treasurer Joel Burgos memorialized those members who have passed by reading their names. Those who remain in the memory of the living never truly die.
Construction Laborer Apprentices Sought
The Local 78 Joint Apprenticeship Committee will conduct an area-wide public recruitment for 20 Skilled Construction Craft Laborer Apprentices. Applications will be available from March 1, 2022 through March 15, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at: Local 78 JATC 11-17 43rd Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 Applications must be returned to the same office during the above business hours until 3:00 p.m. on March 25, 2022. All applications must be obtained and submitted by the applicant in person. The applications will be available until March 15, 2022 or until all applications have been distributed, whichever happens first. Only 200 applications will be distributed, on a first-come basis. Applicants must be: at least 18 years old; able to pass the New York State and New York City Asbestos Handler test; a resident of one of the 5 boroughs of New York City or Long Island; and able to provide military transfer card or discharge CC-214, if applicable. Applicants should note: the minimum education requirement is completion of the 8th grade or higher; however, a higher level of education will increase the applicant’s score and placement on the rank list. proof of education, if any, must be submitted at the time of the interview to be considered. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants must be able to: lift and carry an aggregated weight of 94 pounds for 30 feet;; restock to a height of approximately 54 inches off the ground; load ½ c/yards of material with a shovel into a wheelbarrow, wheeling it 30 feet and deposit into a container; and work at heights of 50 feet or greater, in confined spaces and in extreme temperatures. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn at all times. For further information, applicants should contact the Local 78 JATC at (212) 227-4803. https://dol.ny.gov/laborers-lu78-december-17-2021
Construction Laborer Apprentices Sought
The Local 78 Joint Apprenticeship Committee will conduct an area-wide public recruitment for 20 Skilled Construction Craft Laborer Apprentices. Applications will be available from March 1, 2022 through March 15, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at: Local 78 JATC 11-17 43rd Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 Applications must be returned to the same office during the above business hours until 3:00 p.m. on March 25, 2022. All applications must be obtained and submitted by the applicant in person. The applications will be available until March 15, 2022 or until all applications have been distributed, whichever happens first. Only 200 applications will be distributed, on a first-come basis. Applicants must be: at least 18 years old; able to pass the New York State and New York City Asbestos Handler test; a resident of one of the 5 boroughs of New York City or Long Island; and able to provide military transfer card or discharge CC-214, if applicable. Applicants should note: the minimum education requirement is completion of the 8th grade or higher; however, a higher level of education will increase the applicant’s score and placement on the rank list. proof of education, if any, must be submitted at the time of the interview to be considered. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants must be able to: lift and carry an aggregated weight of 94 pounds for 30 feet;; restock to a height of approximately 54 inches off the ground; load ½ c/yards of material with a shovel into a wheelbarrow, wheeling it 30 feet and deposit into a container; and work at heights of 50 feet or greater, in confined spaces and in extreme temperatures. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn at all times. For further information, applicants should contact the Local 78 JATC at (212) 227-4803. https://dol.ny.gov/laborers-lu78-december-17-2021
Construction Laborer Apprentices Sought
The Local 78 Joint Apprenticeship Committee will conduct an area-wide public recruitment for 20 Skilled Construction Craft Laborer Apprentices. Applications will be available from March 1, 2022 through March 15, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at: Local 78 JATC 11-17 43rd Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 Applications must be returned to the same office during the above business hours until 3:00 p.m. on March 25, 2022. All applications must be obtained and submitted by the applicant in person. The applications will be available until March 15, 2022 or until all applications have been distributed, whichever happens first. Only 200 applications will be distributed, on a first-come basis. Applicants must be: at least 18 years old; able to pass the New York State and New York City Asbestos Handler test; a resident of one of the 5 boroughs of New York City or Long Island; and able to provide military transfer card or discharge CC-214, if applicable. Applicants should note: the minimum education requirement is completion of the 8th grade or higher; however, a higher level of education will increase the applicant’s score and placement on the rank list. proof of education, if any, must be submitted at the time of the interview to be considered. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants must be able to: lift and carry an aggregated weight of 94 pounds for 30 feet;; restock to a height of approximately 54 inches off the ground; load ½ c/yards of material with a shovel into a wheelbarrow, wheeling it 30 feet and deposit into a container; and work at heights of 50 feet or greater, in confined spaces and in extreme temperatures. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn at all times. For further information, applicants should contact the Local 78 JATC at (212) 227-4803. https://dol.ny.gov/laborers-lu78-december-17-2021
Construction Laborer Apprentices Sought
The Local 78 Joint Apprenticeship Committee will conduct an area-wide public recruitment for 20 Skilled Construction Craft Laborer Apprentices. Applications will be available from March 1, 2022 through March 15, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at: Local 78 JATC 11-17 43rd Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 Applications must be returned to the same office during the above business hours until 3:00 p.m. on March 25, 2022. All applications must be obtained and submitted by the applicant in person. The applications will be available until March 15, 2022 or until all applications have been distributed, whichever happens first. Only 200 applications will be distributed, on a first-come basis. Applicants must be: at least 18 years old; able to pass the New York State and New York City Asbestos Handler test; a resident of one of the 5 boroughs of New York City or Long Island; and able to provide military transfer card or discharge CC-214, if applicable. Applicants should note: the minimum education requirement is completion of the 8th grade or higher; however, a higher level of education will increase the applicant’s score and placement on the rank list. proof of education, if any, must be submitted at the time of the interview to be considered. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants must be able to: lift and carry an aggregated weight of 94 pounds for 30 feet;; restock to a height of approximately 54 inches off the ground; load ½ c/yards of material with a shovel into a wheelbarrow, wheeling it 30 feet and deposit into a container; and work at heights of 50 feet or greater, in confined spaces and in extreme temperatures. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn at all times. For further information, applicants should contact the Local 78 JATC at (212) 227-4803. https://dol.ny.gov/laborers-lu78-december-17-2021
U.S. Department of Labor Decision
December 17, 2021 Dear Mr. Roldan: Your complaint to the Department of Labor protesting the June 24, 2021 election of officers in LIUNA Local 78 in Long Island City, New York has been investigated pursuant to Sections 402 and 601 of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Following a review of the investigative findings by this office and the Office of the Solicitor, Division of Civil Rights and Labor-Management, a decision has been made that those findings do not provide a basis for action by the Department to set aside the protested election. A statement of reasons setting forth the basis for this decision will be mailed to you at a future date. Sincerely, Tracy T. Shanker Chief, Division of Enforcement
U.S. Department of Labor Decision
December 17, 2021 Dear Mr. Roldan: Your complaint to the Department of Labor protesting the June 24, 2021 election of officers in LIUNA Local 78 in Long Island City, New York has been investigated pursuant to Sections 402 and 601 of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Following a review of the investigative findings by this office and the Office of the Solicitor, Division of Civil Rights and Labor-Management, a decision has been made that those findings do not provide a basis for action by the Department to set aside the protested election. A statement of reasons setting forth the basis for this decision will be mailed to you at a future date. Sincerely, Tracy T. Shanker Chief, Division of Enforcement
U.S. Department of Labor Decision
December 17, 2021 Dear Mr. Roldan: Your complaint to the Department of Labor protesting the June 24, 2021 election of officers in LIUNA Local 78 in Long Island City, New York has been investigated pursuant to Sections 402 and 601 of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Following a review of the investigative findings by this office and the Office of the Solicitor, Division of Civil Rights and Labor-Management, a decision has been made that those findings do not provide a basis for action by the Department to set aside the protested election. A statement of reasons setting forth the basis for this decision will be mailed to you at a future date. Sincerely, Tracy T. Shanker Chief, Division of Enforcement