3 Pierce Street, Framingham, Massachusetts 01702, United States
Wendall Gardner, Current Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer
Christopher Murphy, Retired Former Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer
OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD:
Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer:
- Wendall Walter Gardner
President:
- Edward Ferreira Jr.
Vice President:
- Radames Figueroa
Recording Secretary:
- Jonathan Potter
Executive Board Members:
- Robert Jackson
- Julie Griffin
- Jacques Gibbs
Sergeant At Arms:
- Ryan Murphy
Auditors:
- Larry Bulcao
- John Ambrogi
- Timothy Tracy
ABOUT OUR LOCAL UNION
As an Union member, you are represented on the job by your Local Union. Wendall Walter Gardner, Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer shoulders this responsibility, with the assistance of an active, involved executive board. In addition, your Business Manager may appoint stewards to provide day-to-day representation on the job site. Business Managers are selected by you – the union member – as are the other officers of your Local Union Executive Board. Your Local Union protects you in many ways, such as: *Enforces rights under the collective bargaining agreement. *Assists members in finding employment through its referral service or hiring hall. *Provides apprenticeship and training programs, offering members the opportunity to develop and improve skills needed to obtain – and to retain – employment in an ever more complex and demanding working environment. *Enforces legal rights, such as those extended to workers under the National Labor Relations Act. *Promotes jobsite safety as guaranteed under OSHA. *Protects against discrimination in employment by enforcing both contract rights and legal rights such as those found in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act .
WHO WE ARE
We are the men and women of "L.I.U.N.A" "LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION of NORTH AMERICA" who do the hard, dangerous and sometimes dirty work of building our countries.
We are on the forefront of the construction and energy industries. A half-million strong, we are united through collective bargaining agreements which help us earn family-supporting pay, good benefits and the opportunity for advancement and better lives.
WHAT "CONSTRUCTION LABORERS" DO
We are experienced Construction Craft Laborers that rely on a diverse set of skills, performed on a wide variety of jobsites. We build roads, bridges, tunnels, transit and energy systems as well as work on demolition and renovation projects.
We assist in the construction and maintenance of power plants and substations, dig trenches for lines, and repair roads after line installation, and build supporting infrastructure such as oil and gas pipelines. We are skilled in general construction, concrete placement, roadway construction, site preparation, pipelaying, erosion control, hoisting and rigging, OSHA safety, permit-required confined space, rough terrain forklift operation, trenching and excavation safety, erecting turbines, and solar panel installation.
L.I.U.N.A
L.I.U.N.A – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – is a powerhouse of workers who are proud to build the United States and Canada. A half-million strong, we are united through collective bargaining agreements which help us earn family-supporting pay, good benefits and the opportunity for advancement and better lives.
LIUNA members are a skilled and experienced union workforce trained to work safely in the construction and energy industries. Members build infrastructure - from roads, bridges, and transit to schools and skyscrapers. They are certified to install rainwater catchment systems and trained to build water and sewer systems. Members also work in every area of the energy sector, helping to build solar plants, wind farms, and natural gas and oil pipelines, as well as, being skilled in the maintenance of nuclear and coal power plant facilities.
LIUNA also represents over 70,000 public employees. LIUNA public employees provide critical services from health care and sanitation to road maintenance and emergency response. The National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU), which represents 47,000 Mail Handlers employed by the United States Postal Service, is also affiliated with LIUNA
LIUNA's History
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONs:
- What do I do if I get laid off?
It is your responsibility to come into the office to sign the out of work list. That signature remains valid on the list for 90 days- unless you are dispatched out to work.
Once you are dispatched out to work your name automatically is removed from the list at that time. It is again your responsibility to sign the list again when you get laid off. If you have any questions please call the office at (508) 875-5282.
- What is the out of work list?
The out of work list is a running list of members that are currently unemployed. Members are referred to contractors from this list based on the type of job and capabilities.
You are welcome to call the office at (508) 875-5282 to see what number you are or to speak with the Business Manager.
- What do I do if I am certified or licensed in a special skill?
Please notify local 609 of any licenses or skills that you hold so that we can update your file. For example, if you have taken any classes that awarded you with a certificate or license, such as a 40-hr Asbestos course, you would notify local 609 of your newly acquired license.
- What holiday's are observed by Local 609?
New Year's Day, President's Day, Patriot's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
- When am I considered vested in a pension?
You vest after you have earned five pension credits (five years), provided you have earned 250 hours in 1998 or later.
- When am I considered vested in an annuity?
You vest after completing 100 hours of covered employment during a calendar year.
- How many hours do I have to work in order to receive health benefits?
Your eligibility to participate in Plan A or Plan B for each 6-month Eligibility Period will depend on the number of recorded hours of employment you accumulate with one or more contributing employers within a period of 12 consecutive months as follows:
- Plan A -1,000 recorded hours within a 12-month Qualifying Period = coverage during a 6-month Eligibility Period
- Plan B -700 recorded hours within a 12-month Qualifying Period = coverage during a 6-month Eligibility Period
- How do I get Legal services?
Legal services are provided based on the fact that you have eligibility. If you are unsure, please contact the legal services office at (781) 273-3939 or visit their FAQ section at the Massachusetts Laborers' Benefit Funds website.
- How can I find out more information about my benefits?
The Massachusetts Laborers' Benefit Fund has a wealth of information on their website. You can also contact them by phone at (781) 272-1000.
- How many days can I go before I am at risk of being suspended?
The monthly dues are due on the first day of the month and unless paid on or before the last day of the following month, the member shall be deemed suspended by the International Union without notice.
- What do I do if I have a change of address/phone number?
Contact our union hall as soon as possible so that your information can be updated in the computer and with the International Union or send us an email message.
- How do I register for classes at the New England Laborers' Training Center?
The class schedule is available on the homepage of their website : www.Nelaborerstraining.com and is usually updated at the beginning of each month. If there is a class you are interested in taking, call our local 609 and we will be happy to set that up for you. You cannot register for classes on your own.
- How much do I pay for union dues?
Please call the office at (508) 875-5282.
- When is the regular union meeting?
On the first Thursday of each month (except in JULY) in Framingham, Ma -. Please call the office at (508) 875-5282 for the details. Only local 609 members (apprentices, active and retired) are welcome at the meeting.
- Can I freeze my union book?
No. The only time you can take a leave of absence without paying union dues is if you are deployed with a division of the military. If you are being deployed, please contact our office so that we may notify the International of your services and take the proper steps to reserve your spot.
- Who do I list as my employer?
Members should list their current employer/the company that you are working for- and not Laborers' local 609. Due to the nature of construction jobs, members work for various contractors/companies for various amounts of time. You are a dues paying member of the local but not an employee. Local 609 does not pay you, the company you are working for pays you, making them your employer.
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