Laborers' Local 785

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Terance on his recent graduation from Tompkins Builds and on taking this exciting next step by joining Laborers’ Local 785!

Terance has shown the drive, dedication, and work ethic it takes to build a strong future in the skilled trades. We are proud to welcome him into the Laborers family and excited to watch him grow, learn, and succeed in this career. The future is bright, and we believe Terance has a lot to offer our industry.

At Local 785, we truly value the partnerships that help connect motivated individuals with meaningful opportunities. A big thank you to the entire team at Ithaca Area Economic Development for their continued commitment to strengthening our workforce and building the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

We also want to give a special thank you to Mira Kuroyedov, Workforce Development Manager. Her commitment, hard work, and dedication to creating opportunities for members of our communities do not go unnoticed and are deeply appreciated.

Congratulations again, Terance — we’re proud to have you with Laborers’ Local 785!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. From all of us at Local 785, we remember their courage, their dedication, and the freedom they helped protect. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/22/2026

Cornell University’s Laborers are being misclassified as "assistants," stripping away their dignity and work! Cornell and the New York State AFL-CIO can fix this. Will you help?
Send a letter of support now!
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https://notassistants.org/

Laborers' Local 785

Cornell and the AFL-CIO are misclassifying skilled union laborers as 'building trade assistants.' Send a letter to decision makers and demand they correct it.

05/22/2026

Union Laborers working on Cornell’s campus are skilled, trained construction professionals — not “assistants.”

That title downplays their craft, their training, and the dignity of the work they perform every day.

Cornell has the power to correct this. Now we need your help.

It only takes a minute to make your voice heard.

Click the link and send a letter today: https://notassistants.org/

04/30/2026

04/16/2026

Proud to be at Try Trades in Big Flats, NY today, helping introduce young people to the opportunities that come with building a career in the trades.

Events like this are a great way for kids to have some fun while also getting a hands-on look at the skills, teamwork, and hard work that make our industry strong. One of the highlights of the day will be the wheelbarrow races, where they’ll get a chance to compete, laugh, and experience a small part of what it means to work together.

The trades offer more than just a job — they offer a future, a skillset, and a chance to build something real. We’re always proud to support events that help inspire the next generation.

04/13/2026