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Local 78 Memorial Mass
Local 78 members gathered at St Patrick's Cathedral for our 14th annual Memorial Mass remembering those Local 78 members we have lost.
Local 78 Memorial Mass
Local 78 members will gather at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Thursday, November 3, 2022 for its 14th annual Memorial Mass remembering those Local 78 members we have lost. Local 78 Memorial Mass Thursday, November 3, 2022 6:30PM St. Patricks Cathedral
Razom Thank You Letter
Letter from Razom thanking Business Manager Pawel Gruchacz and the members of Local 78 for their support. Download a PDF of the full letter here.
Labor Day Parade
Saturday, September 10, the NYC Labor Day Parade & March will return to Fifth Avenue for the first time since 2019. We are honored to be led by Parade Grand Marshal Secretary Marty Walsh & Parade Chairs AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond & New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon. The Parade will kick off at 10am at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street, marching uptown to the NYC CLC Reviewing Stand at 64th Street. Read more: https://bit.ly/LDP-Leaders #LDP22 #UnionMade LOCAL 78 ASSEMBLE AT 7AM at 44th STREET BETWEEN 5TH & 6TH AVE.
Local 78 Family Picnic
Local 78 would like to invite members and their families to our First Family Picnic 2022 September 3rd, 2022 | 10:30 am – 6:00 pm 81 Call Hollow Rd, Pomona, NY 10970 Tickets Adult $25 | Child $5 Tickets sale ends on July 29th, 2022 FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Whole Day BBQ Unlimited Beer Pool Volleyball Playground Bouncy Castle GREAT FOOD Steaks roasted chicken, spareribs, shrimp, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, turkey & veggie burgers, grilled franks, chili dogs, corn on the cob, cole slaw, garden salad & French fries Unlimited soft drinks and beer And more Tons of Fun Activities! Explore beautiful grounds and enjoy the nature and peaceful surroundings. Feeling like playing a friendly game? We got you! Volleyball, softball, basketball, Ping Pong, Horseshoes – all are available for your pleasure! Kids will have fun at the outdoor pools and at the specially ordered BOUNCY CASTLE! Come yourself and bring your family to celebrate Labor Day 2022! Sorry, no pets allowed at the premises.
VIDEO: Local 78 Charitable Corp First Annual Gala
https://vimeo.com/728916419 In 2021, Local 78 created the non-profit "Local 78 Charitable Corp." The charity's purpose and mission is to provide support to Local 78 members and families when they need it the most. On May 6, 2022, the Charitable Corp held its First Annual Gala, honoring Paul O'Brien, a founder of Pinnacle Environmental Corporation, and Robert Bonanza, the former Business Manager of the Mason Tenders District Council of Greater New York.
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
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.