LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
Tools for Tomorrow: LIUNA AA Caucus Engages at CBTU Trades Fair
Members of the LIUNA African American Caucus proudly participated in the CBTU Trades Career Fair alongside the Southeast Laborers’ Training and Apprenticeship Fund.
Held to inspire and inform the next generation of skilled workers, the event brought together young people, community leaders, and labor professionals.
LIUNA members shared their experiences in the construction trades, promoted union career paths, and highlighted the benefits of training through LIUNA’s apprenticeship programs.
Together, we’re building stronger communities and opening doors for future laborers.
Breaking Bread & Building Bonds: LIUNA Caucus Luncheon at CBTU
LIUNA AA Caucus held their Spring E Board Meeting and Member Luncheon during the recent CBTU Conference in Orlando, FL with over 30 members in attendance. PA (191st District) Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton addressed the members on building power and fighting back at the state level. McClinton is the first Black and the first female to be the PA Speaker of the House.
Honoring the Dream:
LIUNA AA Caucus Joins AFL-CIO MLK Conference in Austin
Members of the LIUNA African American Caucus joined General President Brent Booker at the AFL-CIO Martin Luther King Jr. Conference in Austin, TX.
The event brought together union leaders and activists to honor Dr. King’s legacy and focus on equity and justice in the workplace. Attendees participated in discussions aimed at building a more inclusive labor movement. GP Booker delivered an inspiring message on unity and collective power, reinforcing LIUNA’s commitment to civil rights and strong union values.
The caucus members and attendees left the conference energized and ready to continue the fight for fairness and opportunity for all workers.
A Legacy of Labor, A Future of Unity —
LIUNA AA Caucus Connects with Local 183 in Toronto.
The LIUNA African American (AA) Caucus Board Members recently had the honor of touring the impressive new headquarters of LIUNA Local 183 in Toronto, Canada. Led by Business Manager Jack Oliveira, the tour offered board members a firsthand look at the state-of-the-art facility and the continued legacy of leadership within one of LIUNA’s most prominent locals.
Later that evening, Brother Oliveira and Brother Principato (Local 506) were celebrated as honorees along with 5 other honorees at the African American Canadian Caucus Membership Appreciation Dinner, where members gathered in unity to recognize leadership, dedication, and the shared values that strengthen the labor movement across borders.
This visit marked a meaningful step in furthering the mission of the Caucus — fostering solidarity, advocating for equity, and building bridges that connect our union family from city to city, and country to country.
​Power in Motion:
AA Caucus, Local 79 & 100BCW Unite for Justice
For the second year in a row, on a powerful day of unity, history, and pride, members of the New England African American (AA) Caucus traveled to the Bronx, New York, to stand shoulder to shoulder with our union family from Local 79 and 100 Black Construction Workers (100BCW) in a commemorative Juneteenth March.
Juneteenth, recognized as a federal holiday honoring the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, is a moment to reflect, remember, and rise. This year, it became more than a day of recognition — it was a call to action. Our brothers and sisters from the New England AA Caucus answered that call by joining fellow labor leaders, activists, and community members in a vibrant show of solidarity in the heart of the Bronx.
The march was a powerful reminder of the strength that comes from unity. Union banners flew high, chants echoed through the streets, and pride radiated from every step. Participants celebrated the achievements of African Americans in the labor movement while recommitting to the ongoing fight for equity, justice, and opportunity for all.
This collaboration between Local 79, 100BCW, and the New England AA Caucus highlighted the unwavering bond across regions and trades — a true testament to the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood that defines the labor movement.
We are proud to have marched in solidarity, and prouder still to be part of a movement that honors its history while building a more inclusive and empowered future.
Juneteenth is not just a date on the calendar.
It's a movement. It's a legacy. And together, we continue to carry it forward.
AA Caucus Members Participate in the
A. Phillip Randolph Conference in Chicago, IL
Members of the AA Caucus participated in the 60th Anniversary of the A. Phillip Randolph Conference in Chicago, IL. Members served on panel presentations, chaired plenary sessions and invigorated attendees with union chants.
Caucus members also marched in the historic Bud Billiken parade with union activist Danny Glover. This 86 year old parade is the largest AA parade in the US. Caucus members also found LIUNA members who work for the city of Chicago along the parade route.
