Local 66 News Archive
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/NewsNewsday: Prevailing-wage battle could boost pay of 71,800 LI construction workers
A fight is brewing in the state Capitol over whether construction workers should be paid union wages and benefits on...
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/NewsRIP Brother Pulliam
It is with great sadness that we report that Brother Laborer Mike Pulliam passed away this week. Below are the funeral...
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/NewsThe Truth about Pete Zarcone
Editorial from Business Manager Steve Flanagan Recently a small story was printed in Newsday concerning our move to place...
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/NewsNewsday: Suffolk IDA transition turns tense
The Suffolk County Industrial Development agency is getting a new board member, but the impending transition has turned...
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/NewsWorkers Memorial Mass - May 1st
On Wednesday, May 1 all Laborers 66 members are invited to the Workers Memorial Mass. This annual event mourns those who...
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/NewsLaborers 66's Donald Trump Construction Worker Interview
Check out Inside Edition's interview with Local 66's Donald Trump Construction Worker. The interview will air at 7:00 PM on...
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/NewsPrevailing Wage Bill will Stop Money from Leaving NY
This editorial first appeared in the LIBN. New York faces a statewide problem related to public works. Despite what some may...
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Letters: The debate over a prevailing wage in New York
The Newsday editorial board is recklessly misinformed in claiming that a prevailing wage mandate on state-funded projects...
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/NewsUnion members call for prevailing wage expansion in state budget
This article first appeared in Newsday. About 70 unionized construction workers and their supporters called Thursday for...
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/NewsTake the Poll: Support Union Wages for IDA projects
The Long Island Business News (LIBN) has a online poll out asking the public's opinion on whether union wages should be paid...
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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,...
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/NewsNewsday: Nassau IDA to review tax breaks after union complaints
Nassau County is “reviewing” tax breaks granted to a proposed warehouse in Hicksville after allegations from a union about...
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/NewsArlington contractor agrees to use union labor
Responding to criticism of non-union labor at the $5.5 million Arlington Avenue sanitation transfer station reconstruction...
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Work Safely in Cold Weather
Does your job keep you outside in cold weather? If so, here are two essentials when getting ready for the workday: Dress in...
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Happy Holidays Local 66
The holiday season is here once again and I would like to take a moment to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah...
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/NewsLaborers 66 Give Back to the Community
Laborers 66 members recently volunteered to help spruce up Pinelawn cemetery. Thank you to all of the members who took part...
