Long Island City, NY (December 12, 2013) -

The Bricklayers & Allied Craft Workers, Local Union # 1, will conduct a recruitment from January 31, 2014 through December 19, 2014 for three stonemason apprentices; 10 pointer, caulker & cleaner apprentices; 10 bricklayer & mason apprentices; and three plasterer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications will be available at the International Masonry Institute Local Union #1 Training Facility, 12-07 44^th Avenue, Long Island City, NY, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., during recruitment period, on the following dates: 1/31/14, 2/28/14, 3/28/14, 4/25/14, 5/30/14, 6/27/14, 9/26/14, 10/31/14, 11/21/14 and 12/19/14. No mailed-in applications will be accepted.Doors open at 8:00 a.m. There will be no admittance after 8:30 a.m. Testing will be held until 10:00 a.m.

 The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old. Proof of age is required at the time of indenture (birth certificate, state-issued driver's license, any state or federal ID showing date of birth)
• Must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED); proof is required at time of indenture.
• Must submit a copy of DD214 at time of indenture, if applicable.
• Must possess sufficient reading and math comprehension skills to satisfactorily complete on-the-job training and related technical instruction, as determined by the JATC Basic Assessment Skills exam given during the application process.
• Must be willing to commute within the jurisdiction of Local 1, which is all five boroughs of NYC, and Nassau and Suffolk counties.
• Must have reliable transportation to locations where no reasonable access to public transportation exists.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass a drug test, at the sponsor's expense, at the time of indenture.
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others, as determined in the interview and pre-employment program.
• Must be physically able to perform the work required, as determined by signed "Affidavit for Physical Performance" form. Such work may include:
  • Performing all phases of work in the construction industry, which includes working with hand and power tools, and being exposed to loud noise, hazardous machinery, hazardous voltages and respiratory irritants.
  • Prolonged standing, climbing, walking, and repeated squatting, stretching and bending.
  • Working under extreme temperatures ranging from 0 degrees (outside work in the winter) to extreme heat in summer. Additionally, everyday work may be at such temperatures and in confined areas where movement is greatly limited.
  • Lifting and moving heavy supplies and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds, and working from ladders, scaffolds and personnel lifts that may exceed 100 feet.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #1 at (718) 706-9294.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner.  Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status.  Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs.  Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

Bohemia, NY (December 12, 2013) -

The Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Plumbers, Local Union #200, will conduct a recruitment from January 8, 2014 through June 25, 2014 for 20 plumber apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications must be completed, in person only, at Local Union #200, 375 Central Avenue, Bohemia, NY from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.  All applications must be received by June 25, 2014.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D). A transcript will be required at the time of interview.
• Must sign an affidavit attesting that he/she is physically able to do the work of a plumber, including, but not limited to:
  • Installing piping for plumbing, water, waste, drains, soil pipe, traps, vent lines, and water meters.
  • Setting toilet fixtures, accessories, pumps, ejectors, and all other plumbing.
  • Chopping holes and digging trenches for any plumbing to be installed.
  • Working an 8-hour day continually on one's feet or continually kneeling.
  • Lifting and carrying fixtures or piping in excess of 75 pounds for extended periods of time.
  • Working in extreme cold or extreme heat for extended periods of time.
  • Working in confined or restrictive spaces.
  • Working at heights of 20 feet or more on scaffolds and/or ladders
  • Working in ditches or excavations up to or greater than 20 feet in depth.
  • Working outdoors.
  • Working with open flames.
  • Wearing protective clothing, eyewear, hardhats, and respirators, as required.
• Must have a valid NYS driver's license. Apprentices may be required to drive company vehicles.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from job sites and related instruction.
• Must be a resident of Nassau or Suffolk counties for at least six months prior to application.
• Must submit to a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must purchase text materials for related instruction classes as required (average $225 per year).
• Must appear for an interview.
• Must provide military transfer or discharge form DD-214, if applicable, after selection and prior to indenture.

 For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #200 at (631) 567-3083.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner.  Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or marital status.  Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs.  Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

Long Island City, NY (December 12, 2013) -

The District Council #9 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund will conduct a recruitment from January 10, 2014 through January 23, 2014 for 50 painter and decorator (structural steel - bridges) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications must be obtained, in person only, from District Council #9 JAATF, 45-15 36^th Street, Long Island City, NY from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.  The sponsor will be distributing 500 applications beginning Friday, January 10 and continuing for a period of ten business days or until all applications have been exhausted, whichever comes first.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D). Proof will be required after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must be physically able to perform the work required, as determined by a self-evaluation and by a physical examination at the expense of the sponsor.
• Must sign an affidavit stating that he/she is physically able to perform the work of a painter and decorator (structural steel - bridges), which includes:
  • Painting all types of structural steel, including, but not limited to, bridges, water tanks, overpasses, elevated trains, towers, and stadiums.
  • Abrasive blasting, power tool cleaning, and other preparation of structures, as well as containment.
  • Painting with a spray, brush, or roller.
  • Lifting and moving heavy equipment and paint weighing up to 70 pounds.
  • Working from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, and personnel lifts, which may exceed 125 feet in height.
  • Working with a respirator and other personal protective equipment, as required.
• Must attend a three-day orientation.
• Must be able to travel throughout the five boroughs to reach job sites.
• Must have a driver's license. Work may not be accessible by public transportation (e.g. Westchester & Long Island).
• Must be able to read, hear, and understand instructions and warnings in English.
• Must provide military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or District Council #9 at (718) 937-7440.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner.  Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or marital status.  Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs.  Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.