Updates Archive
Monday, July 26, 2010
Not too long ago, kids worked in factories, and didn't go to school. Irish and Italian immigrants were beaten by American nationals while company thugs murdered them when they tried to organize. The nation was in turmoil, with a depression, and the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. The auto industry with the UAW and truck drivers with the Teamsters were just forming. Thousands were...
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
History of the Fourth of July
Taxation without representation!" That was the battle cry of the 13 colonies in America that were forced to pay taxes to England's King George III with no representation in Parliament. As dissatisfaction grew, British troops were sent in to quell any signs of rebellion, and repeated attempts by the colonists to resolve the crisis without war proved fruitless.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
At the June 2nd General Membership Meeting, there will be a discussion on the distribution of the next increment raise that becomes effective Monday, June 28th, 2010 - MORE DETAILS. Following the discussion period members will then vote to approve of one of the proposal(s). Also the Election for Union Officers will be on Saturday, June 26th from 7 am to 12 noon at the Union Hall - MORE...
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Annual Letter Carriers Food Drive
This Saturday, May 8th
Sadly, there are a lot of hungry kids out there, and food pantries across NYC and Long Island are always in need of food. The union Letter Carriers have an Annual Food Drive, and they can't help feed the hungry without us! So this Saturday morning, leave canned goods and non-perishable food at your mailbox. Your union Letter Carrier will...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
NYC Building Trades President Gary LaBarbera spoke to the membership about upcoming projects in the city and the outer boroughs. Gary shared in detail the strategy of the Building Trades to capture market share and use our influence to push projects through. Gary spoke of "Courage & Fortitude" and our ability as the unified Building Trades to work together to stimulate the residential market...
Thursday, March 25, 2010
WE DID IT! On March 9th, Local 12 joined thousands of Local 12 was there!trade unions in the NYC Building Trades Council at a rally at the World Trade Center project. We are happy to report that World Trade Center developer Larry Silverstein & government agencies have reached a deal to resolve a 16-month stalemate over rebuilding at ground zero. The arrangement was announced by the Port...
Friday, March 12, 2010
Please call Senator Charles Schumer's office about the Merkley Bill. Tell him that it must be part of Healthcare Legislation or the Building Trades and you and your family will not support it. This is very important so please take a moment and call (202) 224-6542.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Building Trades Rally Tuesday, March 9th 7 World Trade Center Park Check out the pictures from the rally taken by Miroslav Celic on the Our Members photos gallery. Read the story about the rally at www.laborpress.org.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Check out the new We Are Local 12 video in Union Media on the homepage. This video highlights our union and shows the intricacies of our work, the different types of jobs we do, and showcases our Apprenticeship Program, organizing and the skill of our craft. "This video is a good tool for us to use when educating owners and developers, union contractors, non-union contractors, new members,...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Insulators Local 12, the "Green Jobs" trade union, made a decision a couple months back to do a website upgrade. Over time, Local 12 was able to really analyze how the website is best used. "The website serves dual roles," says Business Manager Dennis Ippolito. "It not only keeps the union informed, but educates the public to the advantages of Building Green." The leadership of the union has been...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The Time to Act is Now!
There is a new bill being introduced in Washington, D.C., that directly affects our union. The Mechanical Insulation Incentive Act (MIA09/HR 4296), will create tax incentives that will encourage commercial and industrial businesses to improve the insulation on the mechanical systems in their buildings. Recently, Local 12 members received a packet in the mail. Be sure to...
