http://www.laborersrising.org/blog/rss/feedsLIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America - is a powerhouse of workers who are proud to build the United States and Canada.Tue, 05 May 2026 01:20:06 -0700http://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/laborers-march-in-nyc-labor-day-paradehttp://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/laborers-march-in-nyc-labor-day-paradeGenerations of UNION workers built New York City. On Saturday, thousands of members from New York City's unions marched up 5th Avenue to honor that legacy, including over 2,000 LIUNA Laborers! Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:18:00 -0700http://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/local-1686-cleans-up-billingshttp://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/local-1686-cleans-up-billingsLaborers spent the weekend removing trash on Bench Boulevard in Billings, Montana, braving the summer heat to improve their neighborhood and build our solidarity! Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:20:00 -0700http://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/pennsylvania-laborers-sponsor-great-big-group-ride-for-pediatric-cancerhttp://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/pennsylvania-laborers-sponsor-great-big-group-ride-for-pediatric-cancerLaborers are rising and making a difference in our communities! Local 158 led the laborers' involvement in a charity biking event with proceeds going to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley. The Pennsylvania Laborers' District Council (PALDC) as well as several local unions within the PALDC - Locals 130, 373, 1058, 1174 - also supported the ride through donations and participation. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:46:00 -0700http://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/west-virginia-laborers-join-lake-cleanuphttp://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/west-virginia-laborers-join-lake-cleanupLocal 1353 attended a Beech Fork State Park volunteer clean-up event! 12 Laborers and their families, joined by West Virginia State Delegate Ryan Browning, spent the day picking up trash throughout the park and around the lake. Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:09:00 -0700http://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/alaska-laborers-restock-life-jacket-stations-in-fairbankshttp://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/alaska-laborers-restock-life-jacket-stations-in-fairbanksAs part of the Kid’s Don’t Float program to promote water safety, Local 71 members placed children’s lifejackets in designated stations at Pioneer Park and Graehl Landing. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:49:00 -0700http://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/california-laborers-join-with-project-chimneyhttp://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/california-laborers-join-with-project-chimney When disaster strikes, Laborers step up. Local 300 and 1309 turned out for Palisades, CA, recovering historic chimneys still left standing by the Palisades fire last January. The Chimneys will be used by the House Museum for Project Chimney, its effort to create a Palisades Fire Memorial. Read More: https://www.house.museum/Project-Chimney Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:40:00 -0700http://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/tennessee-laborers-stand-up-for-good-jobshttp://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/tennessee-laborers-stand-up-for-good-jobsLocal 386 members showed up and showed out for a community meeting on new turbines to be installed in the Allen Combustion Turbine Plant in southwest Memphis. Laborers packed the room and made sure our message about good jobs and real opportunity was front and center! Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:25:00 -0700http://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/local-165-partners-with-the-center-for-prevention-of-abusehttp://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/local-165-partners-with-the-center-for-prevention-of-abuseLaborers are standing up for safer, stronger communities across Central Illinois! This partnership brings union strength to the fight against domestic violence, human trafficking, and abuse of all kinds.Laborers don’t just build roads and bridges—we build hope and stand in solidarity with survivors. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:13:00 -0700http://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/icymi-nyc-laborers-stand-for-fair-housinghttp://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/icymi-nyc-laborers-stand-for-fair-housingLIUNA builds working class power and stands up for our communities! Local 79 members, organizers, and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents helped secure a huge win for the residents of Hylan Houses, who overwhelmingly voted to join the Public Housing Preservation Trust. Voting Trust prevents privatization of NYCHA housing, supports and uplifts the community, and promotes collective bargaining and UNION jobs. CLICK TO WATCH Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:01:00 -0700http://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/local-1075-volunteers-build-habitat-for-humanity-househttp://www.laborersrising.org/blog/post/local-1075-volunteers-build-habitat-for-humanity-houseToday members of Local 1075 volunteered to help Blue Water Habitat for Humanity build a home for a person in need. Thank you to Joel, Garrett, Jarrod, Edward, Doug, Armando, Mick and Bobby for spending your Saturday giving back! Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:15:00 -0700