Apprentice Richard Solis: First In The Family To Join A Union, But Not The Last
…his fourth year as an apprentice, Solis shared with us some of what he has experienced in his union, in his training, and on the job. LP: Tell us a…
…his fourth year as an apprentice, Solis shared with us some of what he has experienced in his union, in his training, and on the job. LP: Tell us a…
…best interests at heart. The greatest benefit of a union is that it tries its best to look out for its own members, not only through its pursuit of fair…
…Apprentice of the Year Gregory Bryant is one of the brotherhood. The East Islip, Long Island native has “union blood” in him, as he puts it: his grandfather, George Bryant…
…as a dog groomer. It was a long day, but the beginning of this wonderful adventure. LP: Can you summarize what your Local does? JP: As a cement and concrete…
…do my best to show just how much this career means to me. I focus, I pay attention and I just try to be the best version of myself I…
…School of Art and Design in Midtown Manhattan, a specialized school that is stringent in its requirements for acceptance. He followed his proclivities for building and majored in Architecture through…
…chosen as this year’s Outstanding Apprentice of the Year by the Local, eloquently shared her unique story with LaborPress. LP: Where did you grow up and did your early environment…
…that she won the Local’s prestigious Golden Hammer Award for General Carpentry, competing against the best. But long before that, she was working two jobs and caring for her six-year-old…
…in the U.S. and the best option for workers. If we are united and in sync we can face any obstacle. As far as Local 18A, without a doubt I…
…have worked on iconic buildings in Long Island as well as the five boroughs. Bricklayers lay block and brick, set stone, plaster, and perform other tasks of the trade such…