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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
Local 78 COVID-19 Office Update
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Local 78, Due to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19, it is our ethical responsibility to limit in-person visits to the office. For necessary visits please, make an appointment via phone 212-227-4803 for Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays. All payments are done via phone or your E-Local account. Limit of 4 people in the lobby Thank you for understanding and stay safe! Queridos hermanos y hermanas del Local 78, Debido al brote en curso de COVID-19, es nuestra responsabilidad ética limitar las visitas en persona a la oficina. Para visitas necesarias, haga una cita por teléfono 212-227-4803 para Lunes, Miercoles y Viernes. Todos los pagos se realizan por teléfono o su Cuenta E-Local. Maximo 4 personas adentro del lobby ¡Gracias por entender y cuidensen! Drodzy Bracia I Siostry Localu 78, Ze względu na trwającą epidemię COVID-19, naszym etycznym obowiązkiem jest ograniczenie osobistych wizyt w biurze. W przypadku niezbędnych wizyt prosimy o umówienie się telefonicznie 212-227-4803 na poniedziałek, środę lub piątek. Wszystkie płatności są dokonywane przez telefon lub za pomocą konta E-Local. Maksymalnie 4 osoby w środku Dziękujemy za zrozumienie i prosze zachować bezpieczeństwo! Дорогие Братья и Сестры Локаля 78, Вследствие продолжительного распространения вируса COVID-19, наша моральная должность – ограничить посещения офиса Локаля 78. Для срочного посещения, пожалуйста назначьте встречу по телефону 212-227-4803 на понедельник, среду или пятницу. Членские сноски можно заплатить по телефону или онлайн через E-Local. Внутри лобби должно быть не больше 4 человек Спасибо за понимание, желаем здоровья Вам и Вашим родным.
Termination of Supervision
English • Español • Polskie • pусский Brothers & Sisters: We are excited to share the following excellent news with you from our General President, Terry O'Sullivan: Effective February 5, 2021, the supervision of Local 78 has been lifted! Control over the affairs, assets and property of Local 78 has been returned to our officers and members. Please take a moment to read General President O'Sullivan's full letter: English • Español • Polskie • pусский
Local 78 Offices Reopening
⚠️ ATTENTION MEMBERS: Our offices at 11-17 43rd Ave., LIC will be REOPENING tomorrow, Feb. 8, 2021 at 8 AM. Business will resume as normal prior to the closure. Members with questions should call the main office: 212-227-4803. Thank you for understanding and please stay safe.
Local 78 Virtual January Membership Meeting
Dear Brothers and Sisters: I hope this finds you happy, healthy and settled into the new year. Unfortunately, COVID-19 didn’t end just because 2020 did. Therefore, until further notice, we will be holding our monthly membership meetings virtually. Our January 26, 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 JAN. 26. Registrations submitted after 3 PM on Jan. 26 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_aoa2JdGkTV-4X-oHKDeK2A Once we confirm your registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log into the meeting on January 26. 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 MONDAY, JAN. 18. 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. We look forward to seeing you all virtually this coming Tuesday. Yours Fraternally, The Local 78 Executive Board
Site Safety Training (SST) Update
Beginning March 1, 2021, all New York City construction workers will be required to have a Site Safety Training (SST) card to continue to work. Put simply, SST=Work. There are various ways that you can earn your SST card between now and March 1, as laid out on the NYC.gov SST card page— https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/safety/sst-worker-information.page —but the easiest way to do so is to utilize Option 1: Take a 30-Hour OSHA class; Take an 8-Hour Fall Prevention class; and Take a 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness class. All of these classes are currently being offered by the Mason Tenders Training Fund— www.mttf.org —and we urge you to sign up to take them as soon as you’re able so you can continue working past March 1, 2021. Together, we can continue to build New York safely and UNION!
Executive Board Dues Changes and Holiday Wishes
Local 78 Asbestos, Lead & Hazardous Waste Laborers Union 11-17 43rd Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 December 7, 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters: The Executive board has enacted the following two changes with respect to dues: Apprentice Dues: Given the pandemic’s particularly hard impact upon the number of apprentices and the desire to increase apprenticeship membership, the monthly dues for all apprentice members is reduced to $20 per month. This reduction is effective January 1, 2021. (Monthly dues for regular journeyman and pensioners remain the same.) Extension of January 1 Deadline: Given the December holidays, the January 1, 2021 deadline to pay November 2020 dues to avoid suspension has been extended to January 6, 2021. On behalf of the entire Local 78 Executive Board and staff, Supervisor and Eastern Regional Manager Raymond M. Pocino and Mason Tenders District Council staff, we would like to thank you all for your dedication, perseverance, and bravery during these trying times that we live in. We would also like to wish you Happy Holidays! May you and your family enjoy all the warmth this season has to offer. Have wonderful Holidays and a New Year filled with love, peace, and health. Stay safe Brothers and Sisters. Sincerely, Fabian Derewiecki Deputy Supervisor Read the full letter here.
Appointment of Interim Laborers’ Local 78 Deputy Supervisor
MEMORANDUM To: All Members of Laborers’ Local 78 From: Raymond M. Pocino Vice President and Eastern Region Manager Copy: Laborers’ Local 78 Executive Board Subject: Appointment of Interim Laborers’ Local 78 Deputy Supervisor Date: November 24, 2020 As most of you have probably heard, Deputy Supervisor Pawel Gruchacz has been stricken with COVID-19 and will be out on sick leave for a period of time. In recent days he has been doing better and we are all looking forward to the time he can return to work in service to all Local 78 members. Please keep him in your prayers. In the meantime, it is important that the work of putting Local 78 back on track continues. For this reason, General President Terry O’Sullivan, on my recommendation, has appointed Fabian Derewiecki as interim Deputy Supervisor, to be in charge of the daily oversight and operations of Local 78, while Pawel recovers. We all ask that you give Fabian your full support during these difficult times. The Supervision of Local 78 is going well. Much has been accomplished, and with your support, each day will bring new progress in making Local 78 the strong, committed Union you deserve. I wish each of you and your families a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Fraternally, Raymond M. Pocino Supervisor A copy of the letter can be viewed here.
Local 78 Office Hours Change
? ATTENTION MEMBERS: Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in NYC we are making the following changes to our office hours in an effort to keep everyone safe, while still conducting our regular union business. Beginning Monday, November 16, 2020, the Local 78 offices will be open for in-person business Monday-Wednesday-Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call 212-227-4803 to schedule an appointment. ⚠️ WE WILL TURN AWAY UNSCHEDULED WALK-INS. ⚠️ WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING IN-PERSON PAYMENTS. Members can continue to do business with the local by phone five days a week. Examples of by-phone business include: • Requesting a Letter of Good Standing; • Requesting/Making a Change of Address; • Making a dues payment; or • Requesting E-Local access. Examples of BY APPOINTMENT in-person business include: • Picking up Good Standing letters or other paperwork; • Filing Shop Steward Reports; or • Picking up contractor checks. If you have questions please call the office first at 212-227-4803. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation during this difficult time. ? ATENCIÓN MIEMBROS: Debido al reciente aumento en los casos de COVID-19 en la ciudad de Nueva York, estamos haciendo los siguientes cambios en nuestro horario de oficina en un esfuerzo por mantener a todos a salvo, mientras seguimos realizando nuestras actividades sindicales habituales. A partir del lunes 16 de noviembre de 2020, las oficinas de Local 78 estarán abiertas Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes, de 8 AM a 5 PM SOLAMENTE CON CITA. Llame al 212-227-4803 para programar una cita. ⚠️ NO SE ATENDERA SIN CITA PREVIA. ⚠️ NO ACEPTAMOS PAGOS EN PERSONA. Los miembros serán atendidos por teléfono los cinco días a la semana. Ejemplos de TRANSACCIONES POR TELÉFONO incluyen: • Solicitar una carta de Good standing; • [...]
Welfare Fund Eligibility Assistance for Active Participants
? IMPORTANT BENEFIT FUND UPDATE ? Local 78 Brothers and Sisters: Due to the COVID-19 work reduction this past spring, the Mason Tenders' District Council Welfare Fund is offering a one-time, up to 300 hours work credit—SOLELY for 2021 health coverage eligibility—to currently covered members. Under this temporary rule, Local 78 members who are currently covered by the Fund but do not meet the eligibility requirement of 1,000 hours of work for health coverage in 2021 would be able to apply this credit to stay covered. In other words, if you only have 700 hours of work for the 2021 coverage eligibility period, this one-time, temporary credit would allow you to remain eligible for health coverage in 2021, despite not having the required 1,000 hours of credit. To read the notice in its entirety, click here. For specific questions regarding this important notice, please contact the Fund Office Directly at 212-452-9700. Fraternally Yours, Pawel Gruchacz Deputy Supervisor Local 78