Stand Strong with NYS LECET

A United Voice

Energy

Good Wind Jobs For New York

LIUNA supports an “all-of-the-above” energy policy and is invested in energy development. LIUNA members assist in the construction and maintenance of power plants and substations, digging trenches for lines and backfilling, road repair after line installation, and supporting infrastructure such as oil and gas pipelines.  Our members also have skills in new technologies and are trained installers of solar panels, wind turbines, and green roofs, as well as building retrofit specialists and energy auditors.

Training & Safety

Setting the Standard

LIUNA Training has the best curriculum, facilities, and instructors in the industry. We provide our contractors with their most important resource: a highly trained, safe and effective workforce.

We are committed to securing work for all of our members and provide well-paid apprenticeship programs that lead to a career with middle-class wages. Our extensive apprentice programs prepare us for market expansion in new and emerging areas while also supporting local communities and their economy. We understand that no two contractors have the exact same needs and/or vision and are confident that we have built a multi-tier structure to continuously produce a workforce that is right for you.

Union Apprenticeship Opportunities 

A Pathway To The Middle Class

Apprenticeship programs are pathways to the middle class that provide years of classroom training and on the job learning, working with experienced tradesmen. These programs provide hands on training lead by experienced and qualified instructors along with support materials and testing to ensure the material covered provide evidence of learning. In addition the programs provide classes to obtain the required New York City Department of Buildings and New York State licenses and certificates. Those joining the workforce can begin a career to sustain a family and contribute to society becoming a trained worker in New York.

Prevailing Wages

In the Collective Interest

NYS LECET is proud to support and push for change throughout the labor landscape. This is a very serious issue that impacts workers statewide. 

NEW YORK STATE HAS A PROBLEM

New York gives out billions of dollars in taxpayer funded subsidies each year, with little to no standards in return for our hard-earned tax dollars.

Right now, New York ranks in the bottom 11 states for procurement reform and demanding maximum return on investment for taxpayer funded subsidies.

THE SOLUTION? DEFINING PUBLIC WORKS

If New York passes legislation that clearly defines "public works" we can close a loophole currently being exploited by developers and finally ensure public subsidies come with public responsibilities.

Mandating wage standards on public works would boost New York’s economy and help add $3.5M-$6.9M in annual sales tax revenue.

Time is running out to pass legislation that can uplift hardworking New Yorkers with family-sustaining wages. #PassPublicWorks 

Patrick Purcell

Executive Director

Kim Devane

Assistant to Executive Director

Jeremy Delgado

Market Share Development Coordinator

New York Southern Tier 

Beth Cheverie

Market Share Development Coordinator

Eastern New York

Amanda Jensen

Legislation and Policy Coordinator

Joe Mirabile

Market Share Development 

Coordinator

Western New York

Karen Niel

Office Manager

Frank Marchese

Director

Laborers Rally for Good Jobs on Public Projects

Hundreds of local construction workers and allies joined together to protest the decision by the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency (IDA) not to renew a requirement for new development jobs of $5 million or more in the city to require a project labor agreements (PLA) in publicly subsidized development.

NYS Laborers Event Underscores Wind Industry Opportunities

The summit brought together developers, contractors and state officials to discuss the current state of wind power development in New York and opportunities available through collaboration.

Contact NYS LECET

18 Corporate Woods Dr
Albany, Albany County 12211
USA

5184491620