Laborers Fight Back

Etihad Park's final beam has officially been laid, and @newyorkcityfc has scored its biggest goal yet.   To the union workers bringing this stadium to life, this is your victory. And to The Third Rail, you better bring the noise come 2027!   The World's Game🤝The World’s Borough.

Congratulations to @NewYorkCityFC, the union tradespeople, and all the partners who made today’s topping out milestone possible at Etihad Park in Queens. Etihad Park represents everything we envisioned for soccer in the largest market in the country, a world-class, fan-first stadium that will elevate NYCFC and MLS. We look forward to opening in July 2027, when it will stand as a cathedral for soccer in the heart of New York City, inspiring generations to come.

Last day of school vibes ✍️

Thank you, @NYCMayor. ¡Dale New York! 🗽⚽️

Built to stand the test of time 👏​ To the people behind it all, thank you.

Our city’s new home continues to rise 🏟️ Relive the full Topping Out Ceremony from Etihad Park ⬇️youtube.com/watch?v=CRQ51h…

REMINDER!! Mass rally and march with community and labor on March 28th at 12:30 PM meeting at Central Park West and 62nd Street. WE WILL NOT BE SILENT WHEN WORKERS RIGHTS ARE UNDER ATTACK!!

Isaacs Houses residents have voted on the future of their homes. With 526 participants, a majority chose to remain under the traditional Section 9 model. Learn more: nyc.gov/site/nycha/abo… #NYCHA #NYCHAVotes #PublicHousing

Participants from @NEWStrongWomen, @P2ATrades, and MTTF apprentices have joined Local 79 to fight for good jobs at 5 Times Square ✊ @local79nyc

#repost #throwback Last year Local 79 brigade members attended the 2025 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Flushing Meadows Park #womenshistorymonth♀️

However, he also called on developer Gotham Organization to increase the number of affordable housing units. greenpointers.com/2026/03/20/bro…

Residents at a public housing complex in Yorkville are poised to reject options to switch to a different financial model that NYCHA said would fund millions in repairs, opting instead to keep their existing funding set-up, according to a preliminary vote. buff.ly/pHHMO3V

Tenants at the Manhattan NYCHA development were the latest to vote on what funding model they want, rebuffing two newer initiatives that officials say would unlock additional repair money by converting properties to the federal Section 8 program. citylimits.org/isaacs-houses-…

A photo of @local79nyc & @LIUNA members was featured in a @jacobin article about union growth in the US. jacobin.com/2026/02/labor-…

NYC Council has approved the 395 Flatbush Ave Ext project! The first project in BK to use high-density zoning districts will be built with @local79nyc laborers, bringing union jobs and needed housing to our communities. @NYCPlanning @NYCHousing @CMCrystalHudson @DMLeilaBozorg

JOIN US THIS THURSDAY FOR THE NEXT STATEN ISLAND BRIGADE EVENT: ✊🏿WORKER POWER 101 ✊ Thursday | March 19th | 5pm 370 Front St, Staten Island NY (You can take the SIR to the Stapleton stop) Food and refreshments will be provided. RSVP with Alvaro at (347) 344-8577

Mason Tenders’ District Council Business Manager David Bolger was named to City & State NY's 2026 Who's Who in Affordable Housing! @MasonTenders @CityAndStateNY @local79nyc #bolger-david" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…

Mason Tenders’ District Council Political Action Committee Director Kris Kohler was named to City & State NY's 2026 50 Over 50 List! @MasonTenders @CityAndStateNY @local79nyc #kris-kohler" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…

Built with @local79nyc union laborers!

@NYCHousing And will be built by union laborers with a just wage standard!

Approved by City Council: the redevelopment of 395 Flatbush Ave, converting a unique City-owned site from commercial to residential. The project will deliver 1,263 homes in a 72-story tower, the first in Brooklyn using NYC’s new high-density zoning districts.