News

As you know, the construction industry is always-changing, in good ways, in bad ways, and in ways we can’t even imagine. As a Union, LIUNA always tries to stay ahead of these changes, and even lead them.

Almost 150 years ago, New Jersey was the first area in the world to turn on the lights for a whole town with new overhead wire technology. Today, our state is still leading the way on energy, this time by showing what it takes to harness the power of the wind blowing off our coasts.

I think the poet Maya Angelou said it best: “When people show you who they are, believe them.” It is in this spirit that I considered what to make of the massive influx to Jersey City of influential real estate developers, captains of finance, investors, general contractors, project owners, brokers, asset managers, and lawyers. Some 1,250 of them are expected to convene Wednesday, May 29, for the Jersey City Summit, a one-day event that its organizers bill as the “Region’s Largest Real Estate Leadership Gatherings.”

Members of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) joined with members of the community, clergy, and public officials to mourn the death of Juan Jose Coc, a 40-year-old construction worker. On Friday, February 2nd, Mr Coc fell four stories to his death from the Comunipaw Avenue construction site where he was employed.  He is survived by a wife and one child.

On behalf of the 25,000 LIUNA members living and working in New Jersey, I salute you–the newest members of the 221st New Jersey Legislature. I thank you for your commitment to public service and offer you best wishes as you begin your term.

The Delaware Laborers District Council, an affiliate of the Laborers’  International Union of North America (LIUNA), on Tuesday endorsed Dr. Bethany Hall-Long for Delaware Governor.

We stand in support of Governor Hochul‘s call for additional federal resources to deal with the migrant crisis in New York City. More than 100,000 migrants have arrived in New York City since last spring, and it has placed unprecedented strain on city and state resources.

More than 1,000 construction workers—members of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA)–rallied outside of Newport Town Square Park in Jersey City this afternoon calling for an end to worker exploitation and abuse on Jersey City construction projects. 

In addition to being a financial plan, state budgets outline priorities. In January, Governor Hochul laid out a bold vision rooted in supporting New Yorker’s most basic needs: housing, public safety, and family-sustaining wages. While progress was made in a few areas, today’s vote on the final budget agreement falls short of adequately addressing the challenges New Yorkers are continuing to face

I am writing to share with you exciting news from the LIUNA front. On Monday, our two tireless leaders—General President Terry O’Sullivan and General Secretary-Treasurer Armand E. Sabitoni–both announced to the General Executive Board their intention to retire from their respective positions effective April 30, 2023. Throughout their entire careers, and especially as the leaders of this great international union, Terry and Armand have made a tremendous, really historic, impact.