LIUNA Statement on the Killing of George Floyd

LIUNA Will Never Back up, Never Back Down in the Fight for Racial, Social, and Economic Justice Washington, D.C. (June 1, 2020) – Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – issued the following statement today: LIUNA is united in grief and sadness over the heinous and unconscionable […]

HEROES Act with Pension Protections Key to Pandemic Response and Recovery

Washington, D.C. (May 15, 2020) – Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement on H.R. 6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES Act), which passed in the House today: LIUNA commends Speaker Pelosi and the U.S. House on today’s passage […]

Honoring Our Nation’s Public Employees Today and Every Day

Washington, DC (May 4, 2020) – LIUNA General President Terry O’Sullivan made the following statement on this year’s Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW), May 3-9. As we mark Public Service Recognition Week, we should both honor and support those who serve our nation by providing vital services for federal, state, and local governments. LIUNA is […]

Coronavirus Response Package Is a Step Forward But It Does Not Address Many Critical Issues Affecting Working Families

Washington, D.C. (March 27, 2020) – Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) which passed in both the Senate and House: LIUNA thanks Speaker Pelosi and Senator Schumer for their unwavering efforts […]

LiUNA Apprenticeship Programs Prevail

Activism of Tens of Thousands of Members Makes a Difference Washington, D.C. (March 11, 2020) – Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today on the U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule on apprenticeships: Union registered apprenticeship programs are the gold standard in […]

LIUNA Urges U.S. House Members to Sign Discharge Petition for Vote on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

LIUNA Urges U.S. House Members to Sign Discharge Petition for Vote on Comprehensive Immigration Reform “This issue is too important to be derailed. We demand a vote.” Washington, D.C. (March 26, 2014) – Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement  on the discharge petition […]