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News Archive 2011

Happy New Year
Fri, Dec 30, 2011

Happy New Year


Discovery Channel Series-Rising:Rebuilding Ground Zero
Wed, Aug 31, 2011

Please be advised that the Discovery Channel is running a series called Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero on Thursday, September 1, 2011.


THERE WILL BE NO JULY UNION MEETING
Thu, Jun 30, 2011

At the Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Membership Meeting, a motion was made and seconded to dispense with the July 20th, 2011 Membership Meeting.  Please mark your calendars accordingly.  The Executive Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 18, 2011 will take place as scheduled.  A happy and safe Fourth of July to all.


UNION MEETING TONIGHT WED., JUNE 29TH
Wed, Jun 29, 2011

A reminder to join us for the Membership Meeting tonight.  The Membership Meeting of Wednesday June 15, 2011 was rescheduled to today, Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 5:00 pm so that we could participate in the NYC Central Labor Council and Building and Construction Trades Council march across the Brooklyn Bridge which was held that day.  We look forward to seeing you tonight.


Join Us Saturday, June 18, 2011 for the Local 1 Family Picnic
Wed, Jun 15, 2011

Come join us for the 2011 Local 1 Family Picnic on Saturday, June 18, 2011, rain or shine, at Krucker's Picnic Garden in Pomona, New York from 10:30AM to 6:00PM.  Click Here for a flyer with all the details. 
Visit our PHOTO GALLERY to view photos from last year's family picnic!


MARCH ACROSS THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE ON JUNE 15TH.
Fri, Jun 10, 2011

Join the NYC Central Labor Council, the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and many of its affiliate unions, as well as your Local 1 Brothers and Sisters, at a "March for the Middle Class" Solidarity March across the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Wear your hard hat.

 


The June 15, 2011 Membership Meeting has been rescheduled to June 29, 2011
Thu, Jun 9, 2011

The Membership Meeting of Wednesday June 15, 2011 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 5:00 pm so that we may participate in the NYC Central Labor Council and Building and Construction Trades Council demonstration being held that day. (Please see the article posted above for specific details about the demonstration.) Please join us at the demonstration and mark the new date for the Membership Meeting in your calendar.


New York Islanders/Plumbers Local Union No. 1 "Members Night"
Wed, Jun 1, 2011

Click Here to view photos from Plumbers Local Union No. 1 "Members Night" at the New York Islanders vs. the New York Rangers Hockey Game which was played on Thursday, March 31, 2011.


SAVE THE DATE - JUNE 18, 2011
Fri, May 27, 2011

SAVE the DATE for the Local 1 Family Picnic on Saturday, June 18, 2011.


SAVE THE DATE - JUNE 18, 2011
Wed, Apr 13, 2011

SAVE the DATE for the Local 1 Family Picnic on Saturday, June 18, 2011.


New York State AFL-CIO "We Are One" Rally
Mon, Apr 4, 2011

Please join your Brothers and Sisters in the NYC Construction Industry at a "We Are One" Rally on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 12:00 noon.  The Rally will take place in Times Square at 7th Avenue and 42nd Street.  Plumbers Local 1 will be assembling and signing in one block south at 7th Avenue and 41st Street.  Please note your attendance at this Rally will satisfy your Political Action/Picket Duty Service. Click Here to download the Flyer.


2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Throggs Neck
Mon, Apr 4, 2011


Plumbers Local Union No. 1 Celebrates the "Changing of the Guard"
Mon, Apr 4, 2011


REMINDER: EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE FOR U.A. CONVENTION DELEGATES
Tue, Mar 15, 2011

Come out and exercise your right to vote for U.A. Convention Delegates on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at the Local 1 Training Center. Polls will be open from 4:00-8:00pm. Click Here for a copy of the Nomination and Election Notice.


ATTENTION: Bus Service for St. Patrick's Day Parade in Throggs Neck
Thu, Mar 10, 2011

Please be advised that there will be bus service that will take members and their families from the Turner Club (748 Clarence Avenue, Bronx, NY) to the start of the parade at Logan and Lafayette Avenues in the Bronx.  There will also be bus service provided for the return trip at the end of the Parade. Click Here to download the flyer with the details for transportation to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.


World Plumbing Day is March 11, 2011
Wed, Mar 2, 2011

World Plumbing Day is an international event first celebrated on March 11, 2010 and initiated by the World Plumbing Council to celebrate the important role that plumbing plays in the health and safety of society.  Click on the link below to view a brochure which contains interesting information and several water-saving and energy-saving ideas. Happy World Plumbing Day to all! Click Here to download the document for World Plumbing Day.


New York Islanders/Plumbers Local Union No. 1 "Members Night"
Thu, Feb 10, 2011

Come out with your fellow members of Plumbers Local Union No. 1 and be a part of the greatest rivalry in the NHL-NY Islanders vs NY Rangers at a discounted ticket price on Thursday, March 31st, 2011 at 7:00 pm. Click Here to download the flyer and form to full out.  


You Are Invited to Attend a Special Presentation
Mon, Jan 24, 2011

The Officers of Plumbers Local Union No. 1 are pleased to invite you to attend a special presentation by nationally known author and speaker Mark Breslin. Click Here to download the flyer to Mark Breslin.


Nomination and Election Notice
Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Click Here for a copy of the Nomination and Election Notice. 


Save the Date-St. Patrick's Day Parade in Throggs Neck, NY
Wed, Jan 19, 2011

Come join us on March 13th 2011 at 10:45am on the corner of Lafayette and Logan Avenue in the Bronx. Click Here to download the flyer for the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade.


Plumbers Local Union No. 1 Member Chats With Mayor Bloomberg
Mon, Jan 3, 2011