We believe strongly in our union, but our current leaders no longer work for us, the members. They did not receive any health benefits for over a year while doing this dangerous work. One worker had to quit and go on welfare to get coverage for his wife to have a baby. The secret agreement came to light last year when another union started to organize these workers.
Corruption is a major problem in our union.
In a 1995 draft complaint the US Justice Dept called for the removal of Mason Warren, but he is still in running our region. We are hard working Union members who are working to improve our union from the inside. Vote for the Living Wage law - so our members who are covered by it will be paid enough to support their families. Do Not accept endorsements or money from Mason Warren or other officials of the Laborers Union until it is free of corruption.