Political Action Updates
Welcome! I would like to welcome you to the Political page of the Local 66 website! This page will be used to give you updates on issues that are important to you. When Laborers need to be heard on political issues that affect them PAC answers the call. Click here to learn more.
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PLAs On All SUNY Campuses Across NYS
This week Laborers Local 66 - Long Island made history when the New York State Legislature, along with Governor Kathy Hochul, signed into law the Laborer's landmark...
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Town of Hempstead Passes OSHA 30 Requirement
New York State LECET staff, Laborers Local 66, Greater New York LECET staff and the Mason Tenders District Council PAC secured a major win Tuesday, May 24th as the Town of...
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PAC Shifts This Saturday
Local 66 needs members to help fill PAC shifts this Saturday (October 17) at 10 AM. The shifts are 2-3 hours. There are two meet up locations. Freeport Parking lot across...
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2019 Endorsements
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Prevailing Wage Win in New Hampshire
The House of Representatives voted 213-140 yesterday to pass SB 271, which would require prevailing wages on state-funded public works projects. “All workers employed by or...
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Support the Jericho Hotel & Help Keep the Milleridge Inn Alive and Vibrant
Click here to sign the petition. HOTEL FACTS• The proposed limited service Marriott Residence Inn will bring a modern, upscale hospitality option to the Jericho community...
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Welcome Josh Slaughter to the Team
We would like to welcome Josh Slaughter to the Local 66 team. Josh has joined the Local 66 as our political coordinator, replacing Pete Zarcone. Josh can be reached at the...
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Vote No on a NYS Constitutional Convention (Prop 1)
A Multi-Million Dollar Boondoggle In 1967, the last “Politicians’ Convention” held in New York cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. Fifty years later, the price tag is...
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Election 2016 Endorsements and Labor Walks
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I hope everyone has had a good summer and solid employment. As you know every year this time I try and update you on some of the political races...
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Rally at the Presidental Debate at Hofstra
The Presidential Campaign is coming to Long Island when the two candidates meet at Hofstra University for their first debate. With the campaign in our own backyard this is a...
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LaGrange: ‘Prevailing wage’ laws need rigorous enforcement
It was a successful and well-attended event and, other than the people who attended, no one knew it happened. On March 8, 2016, hundreds attended a Public Works Symposium at...
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LIUNA Endorses Secretary Clinton
Following a deliberative and democratic process to thoroughly consider the opinions and the views of LIUNA members; including a membership poll and a vote of the General...