We want to give our condolences to the family of long time Local 1087 Glazier and DC9 organizer Stevie Goellner. Steve was a true Union man in every sense of the word. He will be sorely missed by all whom he touched. His passion for all his brothers and sisters in DC9 will never be… READ MORE
Reminder to all members that the 2018 General Election will be held on Saturday, June 30th. Members must bring their current union ID and / or current dues receipt. Please refer to the chart below to see where your voting location is and remember to come out and vote between 8am and 5pm.
DC 9’s own Chanel Rivera recognized by Labor Press as the Outstanding Apprentice of the Year! Chanel came to DC 9 through NEW, Nontraditional Employment for Women. After graduating NEW and waiting in line for 16 hours to get an application for a DC 9 apprenticeship, Chanel started the program in February 2013. Chanel graduated from the DC 9… READ MORE
With our 3rd Annual Community Day of Action in the books, we want to give a special thank you to all of the members who participated. Hundreds of members took time out of their weekend to lend a hand at seven non-profits across the state of New York. From giving new life to the Greek… READ MORE
Any member of Local Unions 18, 19, 20, 24, 113, 490, 806, 1087, 1456 and 1486 who has a son or daughter graduating from high school this semester, has maintained at least a B average, and will attend an accredited four-year university, is eligible. Please provide the following information: Name, address and telephone number of… READ MORE
On Saturday February 24th, DC 9 members will join thousands of working people and our allies in Working People’s Day of Action with AFSCME to stand up for our freedoms and demand an end to a system that’s rigged against us. We will rise up and fight! Join us! What: Working People’s Day of… READ MORE
By Maya Rajamani | April 21, 2017 10:28am DNAinfo TIMES SQUARE — A group of labor unions have launched a campaign urging the City Council to pass a construction-safety bill following the death of a worker in Times Square last week. Sunset Park resident Jose Cruz, 59, died after falling from the second floor of a construction… READ MORE
By Angela Matua / Wednesday, December 20, 2017 QNS Legislation introduced by state Senator Jose Peralta this past summer requiring the MTA to study lead levels in paint used on elevated subway tracks was signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Dec. 18. In May, a local painters union found that paint chips falling from the 7 train in Jackson Heights contained high levels of… READ MORE
By GLORIA PAZMINO 12/20/2017 POLITICO Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration is reversing a funding decision that would have resulted in layoffs for a recently launched apprenticeship program run by the New York City Housing Authority. Administration officials confirmed the city will provide an additional $6.5 million in fiscal year 2018 and $2 million in fiscal… READ MORE
On Wednesday, the New York City Council unanimously passed Intro 1447, which requires increased safety training for all construction workers. Below is a statement from Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer Joseph Azzopardi on the legislation. “1447 is now Law! We applaud Speaker Viverito, Councilman Williams and the entire City Council for spearheading an effort to increase the… READ MORE