Our blog section contains press releases issued by LECET Southwest, original writings on projects being built by LIUNA members and their contractors and pieces on the activities of LIUNA and their affiliated offices. We also post articles written by some of our friends. Take a look at the latest.  


Building the Land of Enchantment

Building the Land of Enchantment Jaynes Structures Reshapes the Skyline of New Mexico For more than 70 years, Jaynes Structures has been changing the landscape of New Mexico.  Established in 1946 as a small concrete subcontractor, Jaynes Structures has grown to become New Mexico’s largest concrete subcontractor and the standard bearer in that market.  In… Read more »


The Northern California Laborers’ Union Provides $225,000 in Scholarships

The Northern California Laborers’ Union Provides $225,000 in Scholarships 75 Students Were Awarded Scholarships for 2015 Pleasanton, CA (BUSINESS WIRE): The Northern California District Council of Laborers (NCDCL) is once again proud to have awarded partial college scholarships through the Northern California Laborers’ Scholarship Foundation.  For the 2015 academic year, the Northern California Laborers’ Scholarship… Read more »


The Southern CA Laborers’ Union Provides $182,500 in College Scholarships

The Southern California Laborers’ Union Provides $182,500 in College Scholarships 89 Students Were Awarded Scholarships for 2015 September 22, 2015 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time EL MONTE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Once again, the Southern California District Council of Laborers (SCDCL) is proud to have sponsored the Mike Quevedo, Sr. Scholarship Golf Tournament and Dinner. This scholarship event… Read more »


Site Safety and Health Program

Site Safety and Health Program New Online Program for LIUNA Signatory Contractors The Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America (LHSFNA) provides a variety of services to help LIUNA signatory contractors stay productive while keeping LIUNA members and their families safe. One of these services is reviewing and creating injury and illness prevention programs… Read more »


Skilled Plaster Tenders Are a Benefit to Southern California’s Construction Workforce

Skilled Plaster Tenders Are a Benefit to Southern California’s Construction Workforce Plaster Tender Apprentices Earn Journeyperson Status June 09, 2015 09:00 AM POMONA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southern California’s construction industry has been improved thanks to the Southern California Plaster Tenders Joint Apprenticeship Committee. At a graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 7th, 25 men earned their journeyman credentials… Read more »