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Statement from BM/ST Azzopardi on Construction Safety Legislation for NYC

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

With 7 line loaded with lead paint, State Senate passes bill to require that MTA study lead hazards

With 7 line loaded with lead paint, State Senate passes bill to require that MTA study lead hazards

Originally posted on QNS Angela Matu | Tuesday June 6, 2017   A bill sponsored by Queens Senator Jose Peralta to study the amount of lead in elevated train tracks has passed the senate. The bill, which was introduced on April 28, passed unanimously on June 5 and is being considered in the Assembly. After… READ MORE

Painters offer skills to non-profits throughout N.Y. for Community Day of Action

Painters offer skills to non-profits throughout N.Y. for Community Day of Action

Originally published in NY Daily News | By Ginger Adam Otis | April 22, 2017 Hundreds of city painters lent their time and skills Saturday to six non-profit organizations as part of a Community Day of Action. From the boroughs to Albany, District Council 9 Painters — a crew of bridge painters, commercial painters and drywall tapers… READ MORE

SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP NOTICE: PAINTING INDUSTRY PROMOTION FUND – DEADLINE 7.30.17

SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP NOTICE: PAINTING INDUSTRY PROMOTION FUND – DEADLINE 7.30.17

SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP NOTICE: PAINTING INDUSTRY PROMOTION FUND – DEADLINE 7.30.17 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… READ MORE