NEWS
Legal Services Plan Modifications
General. This is a Summary of Material Modifications regarding 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 announces the following change to the Plan, effective January 1, 2022. 1. The spouse and children of an Eligible Member will be eligible for immigration and naturalization services. 2. The total number of hours for immigration and naturalization services for an Eligible Member will increase from 8 to 25 total hours per year. The 25 hour total will be applied to any open immigration matter or matters on behalf of (1) the Eligible Member, (2) the Eligible Member's spouse, (3) the Eligible Member's child -or a combination thereof -but in no way will the total hours covered under the Plan for an Eligible Member, across all open immigration and naturalization matters, exceed 25 total hours in a year. Pawel Gruchacz, Director/Trustee Joel Burgos, Trustee Jan Sanislo, Trnstee
Legal Services Plan Modifications
General. This is a Summary of Material Modifications regarding 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 announces the following change to the Plan, effective January 1, 2022. 1. The spouse and children of an Eligible Member will be eligible for immigration and naturalization services. 2. The total number of hours for immigration and naturalization services for an Eligible Member will increase from 8 to 25 total hours per year. The 25 hour total will be applied to any open immigration matter or matters on behalf of (1) the Eligible Member, (2) the Eligible Member's spouse, (3) the Eligible Member's child -or a combination thereof -but in no way will the total hours covered under the Plan for an Eligible Member, across all open immigration and naturalization matters, exceed 25 total hours in a year. Pawel Gruchacz, Director/Trustee Joel Burgos, Trustee Jan Sanislo, Trnstee
Legal Services Plan Modifications
General. This is a Summary of Material Modifications regarding 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 announces the following change to the Plan, effective January 1, 2022. 1. The spouse and children of an Eligible Member will be eligible for immigration and naturalization services. 2. The total number of hours for immigration and naturalization services for an Eligible Member will increase from 8 to 25 total hours per year. The 25 hour total will be applied to any open immigration matter or matters on behalf of (1) the Eligible Member, (2) the Eligible Member's spouse, (3) the Eligible Member's child -or a combination thereof -but in no way will the total hours covered under the Plan for an Eligible Member, across all open immigration and naturalization matters, exceed 25 total hours in a year. Pawel Gruchacz, Director/Trustee Joel Burgos, Trustee Jan Sanislo, Trnstee
Additional Pension Payment
Dear Pensioner/Beneficiary: On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Mason Tenders' District Council Pension Fund, we are pleased to inform you that an additional benefit check in the amount of $1,100 has been granted to all pensioners and beneficiaries (including surviving spouses) that are in pay status in the month of December 2021. If you receive your monthly pension payment by check, the check is enclosed with this notice. If you receive your monthly pension payment through direct deposit, the payment was forwarded to the same account as your monthly pension benefit. Please be advised that this is a one-time only additional payment. Sincerely yours, Board of Trustees Mason Tenders' District Council Pension Fund
Final Decision of LIUNA Special Hearings Panel Regarding Election Protest at Local Union 78
Brothers and Sisters: On September 17, we received the final decision from the LIUNA Special Hearings Panel regarding the Election Protest at Local 78. The decision was reviewed and approved by the General President in accordance with the International Union Constitution, Article VIII, §2 (a-vii). The entire decision can be read by CLICKING HERE or by clicking on the thumbnail below. A brief summary of the decision follows: "Following a July 27, 2021 notice, a hearing on the Election Dispute filed by Jorge Roldan was held by Zoom videoconference on August 23, 2021. LIUNA Vice Presidents Terrence M. Healy and Rocco Davis served on the Special Hearings Panel. LIUNA Associate General Counsel Lisa Pau advised the Panel. "For the reasons stated in the letter linked above, the Panel finds that the objections claimed by Brother Roldan and his legal counsel, Mr. Larry Cary, are without merit. Having carefully considered the testimony and evidence presented, the Panel concludes the results of the election at Local Union 78 should stand."
Join Us at the Annual Labor Mass & Banner Procession Sept. 8
Brothers and Sisters, please join us this Wednesday, September 8 at St. Patrick's Cathedral for the annual Labor Mass and Banner Procession. The banner procession will begin promptly at 3:30 PM The Labor Mass will begin promptly at 4 PM. For more information, call 212-604-9552. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating the dignity of the worker together.
Local 78 Executive Board Sworn In
Local 78 elections are now finalized and Pawel Gruchacz and the entire 78 Unity Slate have won. At a packed in-person union meeting on July 27, 2021, in Queens, NY the new officers were sworn in. LiUNA Vice President and Eastern Regional Manager Raymond M. Pocino attended the meeting and administered the oath to all new officers. Pawel Gruchacz Business Manager Joel Burgos Secretary-Treasurer Jan Sanislo President Michael Gomez Vice President Fabian Derewiecki Recording Secretary Anstro Cabrera Executive Board Member Ruth Ruales Executive Board Member Jaroslav Arendac Auditor Jose Santana Auditor Krzysztof Walek Auditor Marian Dzedzina Sergeant-at-Arms
Juramento de la Junta Directiva de Local 78
Las elecciones de Local 78 han concluido y Pawel Gruchacz, así como 78 Unity Slate han ganado. El 27 de julio de 2021, durante una reunión sindical que se llevó a cabo en Queens, Nueva York, de manera presencial, los nuevos funcionarios prestaron juramento. El vicepresidente de LiUNA y gerente regional del este, Raymond M. Pocino, asistió a la reunión y dirigió el juramento para todos los nuevos funcionarios. Pawel Gruchacz Gerente comercial Joel Burgos Secretario y tesorero Jan Sanislo Presidente Michael Gomez Vicepresidente Fabian Derewiecki Secretario de actas Anstro Cabrera Miembro de la junta directiva Ruth Ruales Miembro de la junta directiva Jaroslav Arendac Auditor Jose Santana Auditor Krzysztof Walek Auditor Marian Dzedzina Jefe de seguridad
Zarząd Local 78 został zaprzysiężony
Wybory Local 78, w których zwyciężył Paweł Gruchacz wraz z 78 Unity Slate, właśnie się zakończyły. Podczas stacjonarnego zebrania związku 27 lipca w Queens, w Nowym Jorku, zaprzysięgnięto nowych członków zarządu. W spotkaniu wziął udział wiceprezes oraz menedżer na region wschodni związku zawodowego LiUNA, Raymond M. Pocino, który odebrał przysięgę od nowych członków zarządu. Pawel Gruchacz Business Manager Joel Burgos Sekretarz-Skarbnik Jan Sanislo Prezes Michael Gomez Wiceprezes Fabian Derewiecki Protokolant Anstro Cabrera Członek zarządu Ruth Ruales Członek zarządu Jaroslav Arendac Audytor Jose Santana Audytor Krzysztof Walek Audytor Marian Dzedzina Strażnik porządku
Члены Исполнительного севета Local 78 приведены к присяге
В Local 78 завершились выборы, в результате которых победили Pawel Gruchacz и кандидаты 78 Unity. 27 июля 2021 года на очном собрании профсоюза в Квинсе, штат Нью-Йорк, где присутствовало большое количество участников, новые должностные лица были приведены к присяге. Процессом руководил Вице-президент LiUNA и Управляющий Восточным регионом Raymond M. Pocino. Pawel Gruchacz Коммерческий директор Joel Burgos Финансовый директор Jan Sanislo Президент Michael Gomez Вице-президент Fabian Derewiecki Секретарь-регистратор Anstro Cabrera Член Правления Ruth Ruales Член Правления Jaroslav Arendac Аудитор Jose Santana Аудитор Krzysztof Walek Аудитор Marian Dzedzina Парламентский пристав
Local 78 June 2021 Virtual Membership Meeting
Dear Brothers and Sisters: Due to COVID-19 concerns, we are continuing to hold our monthly membership meetings virtually. Our June 29, 2021 regular membership meeting will be held virtually via Zoom video conferencing, beginning at 5 PM. In accordance with LIUNA by-laws, we must confirm that all meeting participants are members in good standing with the Local. ⚠️ ALL MEMBERS WISHING TO ATTEND THE MEETING MUST REGISTER BY 3 PM ON JUN. 29. Registrations submitted after 3 PM on Jun. 29 will not be approved.To register, please click THIS LINK (or the URL below) and follow the registration instructions. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4716113319536/WN_K22KQqydSKC2MKcqAOJg_w Once we confirm your registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log into the meeting on Jun. 29. In preparation for the meeting, we recommend downloading the Zoom app and creating a free Zoom account, if you don't already have one. (If you are using a smartphone or tablet to attend, it is strongly recommended that you join the meeting on Wi-Fi, as opposed to a cellular connection). If you do not have a computer, tablet or smartphone, you may access the virtual meeting by phone: Dial 1-646-558-8656 (regular phone rates apply). When prompted, you will need to enter the meeting ID AND password from your registration email. MEMBERS MUST BE LOGGED INTO THE MEETING BY 4:45 PM ON TUESDAY. Members joining the meeting after 4:45 PM may be denied entry. If you have questions or encounter technical issues, please contact Joel Burgos at jburgos@local78.org. ⚠️ NOTE ⚠️ With COVID-19 restrictions largely lifted in New York City, this will likely be our last virtual meeting. We hope to hold in-person membership meetings in July and August. More information on that will follow closer to those meetings. We look forward to seeing you all virtually this coming Tuesday. Yours Fraternally, The Local [...]
Local 78 Stands with Staten Island DA McMahon
The Mason Tenders District Council Political Action Committee (MTDC PAC) and Local 78 stand together with Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon.
May 2021 Dues Payment Extension
⚠️ ATTENTION Local 78 Members: Due to Memorial Day observances, our May 2021 dues payment deadline will be EXTENDED until Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
Legal Services Benefit Information
The following video explains—in English, Polish, Spanish and Russian—the details of a new benefit being offered to Local 78 Members. Local 78 New Member Benefit from The Laborers Union on Vimeo. English Transcript: Business Manager Gruchacz: "Brothers and sisters, I hope you are well and staying safe as we continue to navigate to this challenging times. I want to talk to you about a new benefit that Local 78 is establishing for its members. "There has been some confusion and misinformation circulating since we made an announcement at the last month’s membership meeting. So here are the facts, straightforward and direct, regarding the legal services benefit for Local 78 members. "Local 78 has retained the services of the law firm of Karasyk and Moschella to perform legal services for the membership. The benefit is available to the following members of the Local 78: Active members with a minimum 500 hours per year work in the industry. What that exactly means—if you work 500 hours from the period of November 1st, 2019 to October 31st, 2020, you would be eligible for this benefit for entire 2021. Active retirees, meaning that if you are receiving pension from the Mason Tenders District Council and you paid up with the dues, you also would be available for this benefits. Executive Board members and officers and employees of Local 78 and the geographical restriction includes the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester counties in New York State; and Bergen, Union, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic and Warren counties in New Jersey. "The law firm is currently in the process of writing the summary plan description for this new benefit, and we hope to have everything finalized and ready by March 2021. Once the SPD is finalized, we’ll distribute to all members. "If you [...]
Local 78 Hiring Hall Rules & Referral Form
Brothers and Sisters: Please find below links to our Local 78 Hiring Hall Rules and Out of Work List (OWL) Referral Form. Both the Hiring Hall Rules and the Out of Work Referrals are effective as of March 1, 2021. Members are kindly asked to download and read the hiring hall rules, in their entirety; and to download, fill out and return the OWL Referral Form, with copies of all applicable licenses, as soon as possible. Digital copies of the OWL Referral Form can be emailed to OWL@local78.org; faxed to 718-425-9798; or mailed to our offices at 11-17 43rd Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101. Download a Copy of the Hiring Hall Rules Download and Fill Out a Copy of the Out of Work List *** Descargue una copia de las reglas de la sala de contratación Descargue y complete una copia de la lista de personas sin trabajo *** Pobierz kopię regulaminu hali rekrutacyjnej *** Скачать копию правил приема на работу Скачать и заполнить копию списка нетрудоспособных