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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. [...]

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.

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

A special salute goes to Brother Jonh Keenan, who officially announced his retirement. After decades of unwavering dedication and service, John has left a mark on this union that will never be forgotten. His leadership, loyalty, and work ethic represent the very best of what it means to be LIUNA STRONG. From the trenches to the top, John never backed down. We thank you, Brother, and we wish you nothing [...]

We are writing to inform you that the Local 78 Legal Services Plan (the “Plan”) is transitioning to a new legal services provider. Effective Monday, March 17, 2025, our legal services will be provided by the law firm of Gorlick, Kravitz & Listhaus, P.C. (or “GKL”). The contact details for the new provider are as follows: Gorlick, Kravitz & Listhaus, P.C. 29 Broadway, 20th Floor New York, New York [...]

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Asbestos, Lead, and Hazardous Waste Laborers, Local Union #78, will conduct a recruitment from March 17, 2025 through March 28, 2025 for 4 skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today. Applications can be obtained from the Local 78 JATC, 58-18 37th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11377 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through [...]

Effective January 6, 2025 – June 30, 2025 the wage and fringe benefit rates for Local 78 Laborers for the Environmental Contractors Association, Independent Asbestos & NYC Environmental. Environmental Contractors Association Independent Asbestos NYC Environmental

Local 78 St. Patrick's Mass to honor all those members we have lost. Freddy Abdo Luis Adriano Claudio Agudo Tomas Alarcon Jorge Alvarado Jerzy Ambicki George Antonetty Zbigniew Anzorge Alonso Arana Jorge Aranda Aleksander Bajguz Stefan Balabuch Angel Barbecho Tadeusz Bedkowski Libor Bednarik Wladyslaw Bednarz Józef Bialucha Antoni Bielawski Stanislaw Bieluch Dariusz Bienduga Waldemar Biernacki Lech Blacharski Jerzy Blaszczak Stanislaw Bolewicz Carl Buchanam Romel Bunay Czeslaw Burbula Zbigniew Bysiek [...]