What is a Construction Craft Laborer?
We are the versatile building trade that does just about everything in construction. By joining LIUNA you can expect work that works if you are willing to work for it—skilled and productive on the job site, and dedicated and committed to the union cause.
Our Work
Heavy and Highway Construction
Progress moves us forward without marginalizing efforts to disrupt responsibility toward a potential the compromising.
Commercial Building Construction
Progress moves us forward without marginalizing efforts to disrupt responsibility toward a potential the compromising.
Utility and Energy Infrastructure
Progress moves us forward without marginalizing efforts to disrupt responsibility toward a potential the compromising.
Environmental Remediation
Progress moves us forward without marginalizing efforts to disrupt responsibility toward a potential the compromising.
Residential Construction and Home Performance
Progress moves us forward without marginalizing efforts to disrupt responsibility toward a potential the compromising.
The Minimum Qualifications
Physically able to perform the work of the trade.
Valid and current driver's license.
18 Years of age or older.
Must submit to a drug test in compliance with current drug testing standards.
Must be able to read and write the English language.
But What we really want
Motivated and responsible men and women who are unafraid of hard work.
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. In New Jersey we represent more than 25,000 members, mostly in construction. We provide the skilled and productive workforce to thousands of top employers and are proud to not just build but build better.
Our Members
Ryan McManus
Local 77 Members
- 11-year LIUNA member
- Favorite project to date – helping build the Virtua Hospital Voorhees campus
- Wants to run for planning board to ensure Local 77 & LIUNA have a seat at the table for future projects.
Heath Mills Jr.
Local 472 Members
- 4-year LIUNA member
- Third generation union Laborer who enjoys working line & grade
- When he’s not working, he coaches basketball & boxing for inner city youth.
Henry W. Samaniego
Local 78 Members
“On being a shop steward… “I enjoy being a shop steward. “One of my main tasks is to make sure everyone is working safe. With the Union’s support, I help to raise standards and reduce illness and injury. I believe in safety first.”
Curtis Gittens
Local 472 Member
- 11-year LIUNA member
- Favorite project to date – helping build the Virtua Hospital Voorhees campus
- Wants to run for planning board to ensure Local 77 & LIUNA have a seat at the table for future projects.
Staci Jett
Apprentice, Local 172
“I take pride in the fact that every job I have worked on has called me back and asked if I was available to work for them again. I always tell them to call the Union Hall. If I am already
working, Local 172 has many skilled laborers who are ready to work!”
Marcos Zambrano
Local 78 Member
- 14-year LIUNA member
- Has worked on various campaigns for union-endorsed candidates.
- Volunteers his time to fight cancer