Attention Local 1 Members:. Peer Council will meet Wednesday, 7/9/2025 from 3:30 pm to 5 pm. Please visit our website for more information about Peer Council and a phone number to contact the Peer Group Leaders.

Happy Independence Day!

Business Manager O'Connor signed a formal request urging federal action to delay New York State’s Gas Ban. Local 1 has led the opposition since 2023 —defending jobs, energy access, and our Members’ right to build. Grateful to our industry partners for standing united.

We thank the Members who stood strong at the Building Trades Rally for Caesars Palace Times Square. Labor's presence sends a powerful message, and the Membership's dedication to promoting job opportunities makes a real impact. United, we move forward. Let’s keep it going!

Attention Local 1 Members:. In observance of Independence Day, the Union Office and Fund Office will close at 1pm on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, July 7th, 2025 at 8am.

Allocation Information about the Building Trades Raise, voted on by the Membership at the May Meeting and effective 7/1/2025, is available on the Members Only section of our website.

At the June Monthly Membership Meeting, the Officers shared industry updates and news of key legislative achievements, highlighting the importance of Member involvement in securing future work. Additionally, the Membership voted to dispense with the August Meeting.

Attention Local 1 Members:. Women's Committee will meet at the Union Hall on Friday, 7/11/2025 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. For additional information, visit the Member Committees section of our website.

Attention Local 1 Members:. On 7/1/2025, the new DOB Worker Wallet Card will be required on job sites. Visit the Top News section of to learn how you can obtain your Worker Wallet Card, at no cost, from the Training Center.

Attention Local 1 Members:. Women's Committee will meet at the Union Hall on Friday, 7/11/2025 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. For additional information, visit the Member Committees section of our website.

On behalf of the Officers, we thank all of the Members and their families who joined us at the 2025 Local 1 Family Picnic! It was a beautiful day, and a great time was had by all. Photos are now available in the Photo Gallery section of our website.

Make our voice heard!.A Building Trades Rally for Caesars Palace Times Square will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3pm. Call the Union Office for details and location. Picket credit for approval of weekly unemployment benefits will be granted to all members who sign in.

"Although this is a setback, Local 1—the only building trades union involved—will continue engaging with mayoral candidates to urge a pause on the upcoming changes in City Hall. The fight continues.".-Business Manager Paul O'Connor.

RT @NABTU: The decision to reinforce the PLA Executive Order will create more middle-class careers for both union and non-union workers — a….

In the past week, Local 1's top legislative objective of the last 10 years, regarding offsite fabrication, passed both the NYS Senate and Assembly with little opposition. We appreciate the hard work of our Officers in helping move this forward. Next stop: Governor Hochul's desk.

On June 27th, Primaries for NYC Local Elections will be held. NYC utilizes Ranked Choice Voting which allows voters to rank up to 5 candidates in order of preference, instead of casting a vote for just one. Learn more about it here:

Attn Local 1 Members:. Only 1/4 of Local 1 Members have accessed the MyBenefits Portal. This tool allows you to confirm Employer Contributions are correct, check eligibility & balances, and more. Visit Call the Fund Office at (718)223-4313 with questions.

Local 1's own Judaline Cassidy has been featured on Mike Rowe's new show "People You Should Know". She has been a force in encouraging young women and girls to consider a career in the skilled trades. We are proud of the work she continues to do!.

Attention Local 1 Members:. Peer Council will meet Today (6/11/2025) from 3:30 pm to 5 pm. Please visit our website for more information about Peer Council and a phone number to contact the Peer Group Leaders.

On June 27th, Primaries for NYC Local Elections will be held. NYC utilizes Ranked Choice Voting which allows voters to rank up to 5 candidates in order of preference, instead of casting a vote for just one. Learn more about it here: