NEWS
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
End of Year Updates
Dear Brothers and Sisters: As this year comes to a close and we look forward to the coming year, it is our sincere hope that you and your family are safe and healthy and enjoying the holiday season. We wanted to take this opportunity to report to you on some decisions, and actions your Executive Board, and trustees have taken that will be of interest to you. DUES Last year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the monthly dues for apprentices were reduced to $20 per month. The Executive Board has acted to keep the monthly dues for apprentices at $20 for 2022. At the end of this year the monthly dues for members were scheduled to increase $2.00 per month, from $38 per month to $40. The Executive Board has asked the International Union for a variance to allow for a $1.00 increase, raising the monthly dues to only $39 for 2022. LEGAL SERVICES The Board of Trustees of the Local 78 Legal Services Plan have announced that effective January 1, 2022 the plan has been modified as it relates to immigration and naturalization services. The eligible member, the member's spouse and the member's child will now be eligible for this service. The number of hours covered under the plan for this service will also increase from 8 hours to 25 hours per year. Further details of this new and expanded benefit will be provided to you from the Trustees in the coming weeks. LOCAL 78 CHARITABLE CORP. This past year Local 78 established a new charitable foundation to benefit the members of the Local. This New York non-profit corporation was established to benefit the members of Local 78. It is up and running and in the coming year we are committed to expanding the charity and continuing [...]
End of Year Updates
Dear Brothers and Sisters: As this year comes to a close and we look forward to the coming year, it is our sincere hope that you and your family are safe and healthy and enjoying the holiday season. We wanted to take this opportunity to report to you on some decisions, and actions your Executive Board, and trustees have taken that will be of interest to you. DUES Last year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the monthly dues for apprentices were reduced to $20 per month. The Executive Board has acted to keep the monthly dues for apprentices at $20 for 2022. At the end of this year the monthly dues for members were scheduled to increase $2.00 per month, from $38 per month to $40. The Executive Board has asked the International Union for a variance to allow for a $1.00 increase, raising the monthly dues to only $39 for 2022. LEGAL SERVICES The Board of Trustees of the Local 78 Legal Services Plan have announced that effective January 1, 2022 the plan has been modified as it relates to immigration and naturalization services. The eligible member, the member's spouse and the member's child will now be eligible for this service. The number of hours covered under the plan for this service will also increase from 8 hours to 25 hours per year. Further details of this new and expanded benefit will be provided to you from the Trustees in the coming weeks. LOCAL 78 CHARITABLE CORP. This past year Local 78 established a new charitable foundation to benefit the members of the Local. This New York non-profit corporation was established to benefit the members of Local 78. It is up and running and in the coming year we are committed to expanding the charity and continuing [...]
End of Year Updates
Dear Brothers and Sisters: As this year comes to a close and we look forward to the coming year, it is our sincere hope that you and your family are safe and healthy and enjoying the holiday season. We wanted to take this opportunity to report to you on some decisions, and actions your Executive Board, and trustees have taken that will be of interest to you. DUES Last year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the monthly dues for apprentices were reduced to $20 per month. The Executive Board has acted to keep the monthly dues for apprentices at $20 for 2022. At the end of this year the monthly dues for members were scheduled to increase $2.00 per month, from $38 per month to $40. The Executive Board has asked the International Union for a variance to allow for a $1.00 increase, raising the monthly dues to only $39 for 2022. LEGAL SERVICES The Board of Trustees of the Local 78 Legal Services Plan have announced that effective January 1, 2022 the plan has been modified as it relates to immigration and naturalization services. The eligible member, the member's spouse and the member's child will now be eligible for this service. The number of hours covered under the plan for this service will also increase from 8 hours to 25 hours per year. Further details of this new and expanded benefit will be provided to you from the Trustees in the coming weeks. LOCAL 78 CHARITABLE CORP. This past year Local 78 established a new charitable foundation to benefit the members of the Local. This New York non-profit corporation was established to benefit the members of Local 78. It is up and running and in the coming year we are committed to expanding the charity and continuing [...]
End of Year Updates
Dear Brothers and Sisters: As this year comes to a close and we look forward to the coming year, it is our sincere hope that you and your family are safe and healthy and enjoying the holiday season. We wanted to take this opportunity to report to you on some decisions, and actions your Executive Board, and trustees have taken that will be of interest to you. DUES Last year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the monthly dues for apprentices were reduced to $20 per month. The Executive Board has acted to keep the monthly dues for apprentices at $20 for 2022. At the end of this year the monthly dues for members were scheduled to increase $2.00 per month, from $38 per month to $40. The Executive Board has asked the International Union for a variance to allow for a $1.00 increase, raising the monthly dues to only $39 for 2022. LEGAL SERVICES The Board of Trustees of the Local 78 Legal Services Plan have announced that effective January 1, 2022 the plan has been modified as it relates to immigration and naturalization services. The eligible member, the member's spouse and the member's child will now be eligible for this service. The number of hours covered under the plan for this service will also increase from 8 hours to 25 hours per year. Further details of this new and expanded benefit will be provided to you from the Trustees in the coming weeks. LOCAL 78 CHARITABLE CORP. This past year Local 78 established a new charitable foundation to benefit the members of the Local. This New York non-profit corporation was established to benefit the members of Local 78. It is up and running and in the coming year we are committed to expanding the charity and continuing [...]
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
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