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LIUNA Eastern Region
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LIUNA Eastern Region encompasses 45,000+ construction and public sector UNION members in NYC, NJ, DE, and PR.

Together, we work every day to build America.
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🎉 Congrats to Gov-Elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social!

We couldn't have asked for a more #ProUnion, Pro- @weareliuna.bsky.social candidate to be NJ's 57th Governor.

#LIUNA members who VOTED THEIR POWER, know w/this victory we don't just have a seat at the table, we're helping pick out the furniture!
🦃 A #Thanksgiving    message from @weareliuna.bsky.social VP @uniontillidie.bsky.social:

"I'm thankful for the #Union solidarity that we have as LIUNA.

"I'm thankful for the hard work every member, particularly in the Eastern Region, has done this year.

"Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family!"
November 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🦃 Happy #Thanksgiving, Brothers & Sisters!

This year we're thankful for all the ways our Union, @weareliuna.bsky.social, has kept #LaborersRising, including:
• keeping us skilled & trained;
• fighting for fair wages & benefits; &
• protecting our future as we March to One Million members!
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
✊ "If capitalism is fair then unionism must be.

"If men have a right to capitalize their ideas and the resources of their country, then that implies the right of men to capitalize their #Labor."—Frank Lloyd Wright, architect.

#wednesdaymotivation
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🦃 Wanna know our secret to a delicious #Thanksgiving spread?

#UnionMade ingredients! The solidarity just makes 'em taste better.

We're thankful for our friends at @aflcio.org's Union Label Service Dept. & @unionplus.bsky.social, who help keep us buying union at Thanksgiving and all year long!
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🎉 Congrats to our own @lecetdc.bsky.social Bus. Devt. Rep. Rob Garrison for landing the No. 62 spot in the Insider NJ 100 Power List 2025.

Thanks to Rob & the efforts of thousands of @weareliuna.bsky.social members across NJ, we're Feeling the Power!

Full List: www.insidernj.com/wp-content/u...
November 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
🎉 Congrats to @weareliuna.bsky.social VP @uniontillidie.bsky.social for landing the No. 4 spot in the Insider NJ 100 Power List 2025.

Thanks to Mike's leadership and the efforts of thousands of #LIUNA members across NJ, we're Feeling the Power!

Full List:
www.insidernj.com/2025-insider...
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🎧 Listen to @weareliuna.bsky.social VP @uniontillidie.bsky.social on the Two and a Blue podcast, talking about his history as a #Union Organizer, how being a #LIUNA member changed his life, his take on making our March to A Million Members successful & MORE!

Full Episode:
Two and a Blue Podcast | ft. Mike Hellstrom - LIUNA Vice President and Eastern Region Manager
LIUNA Vice President and Eastern Region Manager Mike Hellstrom joins the show this week to discuss his union story and his passion for LiUNA! . . . #LiUNA #TaaB #twoandablue #MikeHellstrom Listen to Two and a Blue on Spotify🟢, Apple Podcasts🟪, and everywhere else! 🔗 Follow us for more behind-the-scenes content and updates: TikTok & Instagram: @twoandablue Facebook: / twoandablue Host: Steve DeStefano Guest: Mike Hellstrom Producer: Lou DeStefano Two and a Blue Podcast is filmed at the TaaB Productions Studios in Hammonton, New Jersey. Two and a Blue is proud to be partnered with Helmets to Hardhats, who's mission is to help transition our military heroes into successful civilian careers in the building trades. Reach out to helmets to hardhats and join the trades today! https://helmetstohardhats.org/ Two and a Blue is sponsored by Let's Be Frank. Visit www.franks-way.com to order Frank's famous bloody mary mix and espresso martinis! Two and a Blue is sponsored by Dave Birnbaum with Remax Community. Remember to #buywithbirn ! https://www.remax.com/real-estate-age... Two and a Blue is sponsored by Scarpelli. A New Italian Fusion, located in Hammonton, NJ! https://www.facebook.com/illianos.hammonton
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November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🗣️ @weareliuna.bsky.social Local 3, the #JCBrigade & the #LaborersRising balloon were IN THE STREETS today, protesting ongoing worker exploitation in Jersey City.

AJD jobs on Van Reipen & Pavonia were stopped for working w/o permits & Journal Sq. was stopped for wage & hour violations. (1/2)
November 14, 2025 at 2:06 AM
🎥 Watch @weareliuna.bsky.social Local 172 member Denzel Wilson, a U.S. Air Force #Veteran, talk about his transition from military service & how our Union has changed his life for the better.

Every day—and especially on #VeteransDay —we honor & uplift the commitment of everyone who's served.
November 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Every day—but especially on #VeteransDay —we pause to recognize the strength & sacrifice of the 15.8 million Americans, many of them our @weareliuna.bsky.social brothers & sisters, who put on a uniform to serve our country in the Armed Forces.

Thank you for your courage, #honor & integrity. 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎥 #ICYMI: @weareliuna.bsky.social GP Brent Booker breaks down his testimony before the US Senate HELP Committee:

"[Had] a lot of good questions from Republicans & Democrats about chaos & #job cancellation and what that's going to mean for the future of our #Union"
November 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
🎉 Congrats to Assemblywomen Donlon & Peterpaul on their reelection win last night!

It's always good to have #ProUnion, Pro-@weareliuna.bsky.social friends returning to Trenton & the NJ General Assembly.

#LIUNA Power was on display at ballot boxes across LD 11 for sure!
November 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
🎉 Congrats to Assembly members Swain and Tully on their reelection win last night!

It's always good to have #ProUnion, Pro-@weareliuna.bsky.social friends returning to Trenton & the NJ General Assembly.

#LIUNA Power was on display at ballot boxes across LD 38 for sure!
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🎉 Congrats to Assembly members Freiman and Drulis on their reelection win last night!

It's always good to have #ProUnion, Pro-@weareliuna.bsky.social friends returning to Trenton & the NJ General Assembly.

#LIUNA Power was on display at ballot boxes across LD 16 for sure!
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
🎉 Congrats to one of our own!

Laborers' Local 172 Journey worker Randy Brolo won his race to be a Burlington County Commissioner, getting almost 60% of the vote!

That's @weareliuna.bsky.social Power in action! And that's gives #Union #Labor a powerful seat at the table.
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
🎉 Congrats to Gov-Elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social!

We couldn't have asked for a more #ProUnion, Pro- @weareliuna.bsky.social candidate to be NJ's 57th Governor.

#LIUNA members who VOTED THEIR POWER, know w/this victory we don't just have a seat at the table, we're helping pick out the furniture!
November 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🎥 An #ElectionDay message from @weareliuna.bsky.social VP @uniontillidie.bsky.social:

"Make sure you #vote for our Brother Randy Brolo & @mikiesherrill.bsky.social for NJ Gov today.

"Polls open till 8 PM. If you're in line when polls close, you can still vote."

More: www.nj.gov/state/electi...
November 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social is as #ProUnion & Pro- @weareliuna.bsky.social as they come.

Let's land this thing today & USE our #Union Power to make her the next Governor of New Jersey.

Polls are open until 8 PM.

Find your polling location: www.nj.gov/state/electi...
November 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🗳️ NJ @weareliuna.bsky.social Members, it's #ElectionDay!

Polls open 6 AM to 8 PM.

#VOTE TODAY & let's elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social the next Gov. of NJ!

Find your polling place:
https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-polling-location.shtml
November 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🗳️ NJ @weareliuna.bsky.social members: #ElectionDay is TOMORROW!

Make a plan to #Vote if you haven't at liunaelects.org/mikie25/.

Vote for Pro-Union, Pro-LIUNA @mikiesherrill.bsky.social & keep Anti-Union, Pro-Right-to-Work Jack Ciattarelli outta Trenton.

Take it from Mikie herself.
November 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🗳️ @weareliuna.bsky.social NJ members, #EARLYVOTING ENDS TODAY!

MAKE A PLAN TO EARLY #VOTE by 6 PM TODAY!

You can vote at ANY Early Vote polling location in your county.

More info: https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote-early-voting.shtml
November 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
⏰ Brothers & Sisters— #DaylightSavingsTime ends tonight, so be sure to:

• Set your clocks BACK one hour;
• Make a plan to #Vote
• Attend your monthly union meetings;
• organize, Organize, ORGANIZE;
• Work Safe; and
• VOTE for Pro-Union candidates!
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🗳️ @weareliuna.bsky.social Local 172 Journeyworker Mark McNeil is #EarlyVoting for #ProUnion candidates like @mikiesherrill.bsky.social for NJ Gov & our brother Randy Brolo for BurlCo Commish!

Polls open until 8 PM today & from 10 AM to 6 PM tomorrow!

Go VOTE!

Info: nj.gov/state/electi...
November 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🚨 ATTENTION APPRENTICES: here's the updated 2025 #apprenticeship training schedule.

The Construction Craft Laborers Training & Apprenticeship Fund of NJ & DE Monroe training center has classes starting Nov. 3.

@weareliuna.bsky.social Eastern Region #apprentices can take classes at any location.
November 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#ICYMI: @weareliuna.bsky.social Local 172 SET published their November 2025 class schedule.

⚠️ Need new #Training or a refresher course? Call 609-567-1959 ext. 1 to register for class.

Or you can register ONLINE for classes at http://bit.ly/172classes
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM