The Laborers’ International Union of North America
LIUNA – 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. Members run LIUNA, electing officers at all levels and participating in the day-to-day affairs of their Local Unions. Members set priorities for contracts and are the key in the union's growth and success at increasing market share and political strength.
The mission of LIUNA is implemented through nine Regions, more than 40 District Councils, and more than 400 Local Unions. Workers are members of Local Unions. Local Unions work together in District Councils, which are assisted by Regional offices.
In 2001, delegates elected Terry O'Sullivan, General President and Armand E. Sabitoni General Secretary-Treasurer. Delegates unanimously re-elected both to office for a fourth full term at the union’s 25th International Convention in 2016, as well as the General Executive Board.
The New England Region
Members are the key to LIUNA's strength. They choose the union's leaders and leaders are accountable to them.
Members run LIUNA, electing officers at all levels and participating in the day-to-day affairs of their Local Unions. Members set priorities for contracts and are the key in the union's growth and success at increasing market share and political strength.
The mission of LIUNA is implemented through nine Regions, more than 40 District Councils, and more than 400 Local Unions. Workers are members of Local Unions. Local Unions work together in District Councils, which are assisted by Regional offices.
Our Region consists of members living in the six New England States - Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and most of New York State.
“ “Apprenticeship training can open the door to career opportunities for workers by teaching job-ready skills based on employer needs – in short, apprenticeships are about real skills that connect workers to real jobs.””
Day in the life of a LIUNA Training Team Member:
Respond to the needs of our affiliates
Research and identify new and revised standards as needed
Collaborate with your coworkers on both long-term projects and immediate task
Identify and execute projects that will impact the organization
Build relationships throughout a network of over 70 Training Centers
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize as needed
A LIUNA Trained workforce understands the employer’s need for a good return on investment. From reducing unnecessary change orders and safety violations and repairing costly mistakes, to building a reputation within the community by meeting local hire requirements, LIUNA Trained programs get the job done.