The Building Trades Finest
Nassau & Suffolk Counties, Long Island
Long Island, New York
The Building Trades Finest. First on and the last off of every major building project on Long Island.
Our Union
General Building Laborers Local 66 is comprised of over 1,000 members in both Nassau & Suffolk Counties. We are the highest trained, skilled and dependable construction site Union Laborers on Long Island.
We get the job done and work to keep your construction sites clean and safe. We are more than just a Union. We are community volunteers who care about our neighbors and the communities in which we work and live. We take great pride in our work and are always first to lend a helping hand to those who need us most.
We are the Building Trades finest. First-on and the last-off of every major building project on Long Island. We are Laborers Local 66, and we care about our community.
Our Leadership
Latest Updates
Local 66 is actively seeking qualified instructors for the LEARN Program to train the next generation of laborers.
Read MoreAnnual Labor Day Parade! Get involved and join us as we proudly march in our Labor Day Parade. Local 66 will be meeting on 46th Street between 5th & 6th.
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At our July Membership meeting the Executive Board was proud to present this year's Local 66 Scholarship winner, Valery Iglesias, daughter of Local 66 member Rafael Iglesias.
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Local 66 member Giovanny Santiago wins in the Middleweight Flex Flight competition, representing the strength and dedication of our members.
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The Local 66 family came together for a memorable evening celebrating another year of hard work and solidarity.
Read MoreThanks to Laborers Local 66 and a host of Building Trades Unions, Project Labor Agreements will be required on all SUNY campus construction projects across New York State.
Read MoreAn in-depth profile on Business Manager Vincent Alu and Local 66's growing influence on Long Island's construction landscape.
Read MoreThe JATC for General Building Laborers, Local Union #66, will conduct a recruitment for 20 Skilled Construction Craft Laborer apprentices from August 2025 through August 2026.
Read MoreMember Benefits
The members of Laborers Local 66 are entitled to some of the best benefits available to union members. Our pension, annuity and health benefits are managed by both the union and employer representatives. The Benefits Office is located at the Union Hall and is open from 8 am to 4:30 weekdays.
Comprehensive medical, dental, pharmacy and optical coverage through MagnaCare, Davis Vision, and OptumRx.
Secure your future with our pension program. Contact Wendy Heid at (631) 454-2330 ext 1011.
Annuity with options for hardship withdrawal, home purchasing, and separation. Vacation payout available annually or semi-annually.
$2,000 per year scholarships for eligible members' dependent children attending accredited colleges or universities.
Disability benefits available to members. Contact Allison O'Rourke at (631) 454-2330 ext. 1016.
Job-protected paid time off to bond with a child, care for a relative, or assist when a family member is on active military duty.
Vacation payout can be taken annually or semi-annually. Contact Debbie Romaneck at (631) 454-2330 ext. 1012 or [email protected].
Available forms: Annuity Purchasing Home Requirements, Annuity Hardship Withdrawal, Annuity Withdrawal (Separation from Work or 59½), and Vacation Payout Form.
Medical Provider: MagnaCare | Dental Provider: Self Insured Dental Services | Pharmacy Manager: Optum | Optical: Davis Vision | Members' Assistance: LECSA
Forms available: Davis Vision Claim Form, Dental Benefit Claim Form, HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. For 2025 Form 1095-B, contact Jo-Ann Bernard at 631-454-2330 Ext. 1017.
Contact Wendy Heid at (631) 454-2330 ext 1011 or [email protected]. Available forms: W-4P Form and Pension Application.
Disability Form: Notice & Proof for Disability Benefits. Contact Allison O'Rourke at [email protected] or (631) 454-2330 ext. 1016.
Effective January 1, 2018. The New York Paid Family Leave Act provides job-protected paid time off to bond with a newly born, adopted or fostered child, care for a close relative with a serious health condition, or assist with family situations when a family member is deployed abroad on active military service.
Eligibility is based on 26 consecutive weeks of employment where the employee worked 20 hours or more per week, or 175 days of employment for part-time employees. Coverage is provided and paid for by the Welfare Fund. Contact Allen Marmor, Fund Manager at 631-454-2330.
Available to eligible members whose dependent child will be graduating high school and attending an accredited two or four year college or university. Scholarship amount: $2,000.00 per year for a two or four year course of study. A total of four scholarships are awarded each June.
An additional $2,000.00 per year for four years is available through the Industry Advancement Program of the Building Contractors Association. Application deadline: February 1st of the year the student is graduating high school. Contact Wendy Heid at (631) 454-2330 ext 1011.
The ISSi-Remit system was implemented effective January 1, 2016 for electronic remittance processing. Employers provide benefit vouchers instead of stamps. The system allows members to view their benefits online after email registration and security question setup.
Contact Louise Perugini at [email protected] (ext. 1014) or Annette Read at [email protected] (ext. 1013). General: 631-454-2330.
For members working outside of Nassau & Suffolk County, please view reciprocal agreements.
General Building Laborers' Local 66 Trust Funds Weekly Shop Steward Reports. Reports can be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected].
1600 Walt Whitman Road, P.O. Box 667, Melville, NY 11747-0667 | Phone: (631) 454-2330 | Fax: (631) 249-6290
Access the Remittance Processing System for electronic remittance. The Benefits Office is located at the Union Hall and is open from 8 am to 4:30 weekdays. Contact: (631) 454-2330.
Please do NOT email any sensitive information and/or documentation (i.e., social security number, birth or marriage certificate, medical forms, etc.) to the Funds' Office, as it is not secure.
Training Program
Local 66 Laborers' Training Program is building the future by preparing Laborers today. Our members are the most skilled, educated and trained Laborer in the region. With constant continuous education, mixed with a stringent Apprenticeship Program and hours of safety education mandated, a Local 66 Laborer is the Building Trades Finest.
Whether you are a contractor looking for skilled labor or you desire to become an Apprentice to make being a Laborer not just a job, but a career, you should find what you're looking for here.
The Training Office is open from 9 to 4:30 weekdays. Weekday classes begin at 6:00pm and Saturday classes begin at 8:00am.
1600 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville N.Y. 11747
(631) 454-2330 ext. 7 | Fax (631) 454-7849
David Malico Training Director / Apprenticeship Coordinator
Ana Gil Training Coordinator
Safety First
The construction industry routinely accounts for 1 in 10 of all non-fatal workplace injuries and 1 in 5 of all work fatalities. That's higher than in any other industry sector. Local 66 works to improve safety and health on the job by working with employers, members and government agencies.
Our members are trained during the Apprenticeship Program on basic workplace safety procedures, while active members are routinely re-certified and educated for specific on the job safety precautions. Local 66 Journeymen are the Safety Directors on many major jobsites. We work hard so that one day we will live in a time when construction workers don't lose their lives on the job, but until that day comes, we work tirelessly to make sure that all workers on a jobsite will make it home at the end of the workday.
Start Your Career
Do you want to work toward a better life, a better future? Our apprentices gain the abilities and knowledge necessary to obtain good jobs. Through classes, experience and on-the-job training you can be on your way to a new, and brighter future.
Our members build great things across Long Island. Schools, colleges, churches, offices, hospitals, housing structures, memorials, parks and government facilities. On average, it takes an Apprentice 3 years before becoming a Union Journeyman.
Apply in person at the Local 66 Laborers' Training Center, 1600 Walt Whitman Road, Melville NY 11747.
Apply NowThe General Building Laborers' Local 66 Training Fund School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Upcoming Events
Check the training calendar and upcoming events. Contact the Training Office at (631) 454-2330 ext. 7 for the latest schedule.
Select a date to see events
Political Action
As members of Laborers Local 66, we all benefit greatly from the protections and efforts of our union. Simply put, we are stronger together. Without organizing and fighting together, greedy developers would exploit us all. Our ability to protect and grow the benefits of our union membership comes through our political advocacy.
The Mason Tenders District Council Political Action Committee of Greater New York & Long Island (MTDCPAC) fights for critical government policies on behalf of workers and fights against the efforts of wealthy corporations to break up unions and reduce worker's rights.
Now more than ever our livelihood is at stake, and to survive we must continue to have a strong voice in government as well as on the job site. We must fight to protect local jobs, strong wages and a retirement with dignity. We need responsible contracting with state-approved apprenticeship training to educate the safe, high-skilled, competitive workforce of tomorrow.
We need local hire provisions so our communities can provide career opportunities. We need quality affordable housing built by skilled workers earning a middle-class wage, not substandard developments built by an exploited and underpaid workforce. We need to protect workers from the dangers of working for greedy and unscrupulous contractors who put profits before people.
All members who participate are eligible to receive $50 stipends for every four-hour shift. Contact Josh Slaughter at [email protected]
Retiree Council
The Local 66 Retiree Council was chartered in December 1996 to honor the hard work and remarkable efforts of the retired membership of Local 66. Their dedication and commitment are the base of the Local's strength and success. The council acts as a link between the retirees and current members and advocates better retiree benefits.
All retired members are welcome to join, and lunch is served at all retiree meetings. Retired members are encouraged to participate in job action lines. Retiree Council meetings are held at 12PM the 2nd Monday of every month, with the exception of February and August at the Bruno Leone Building in Melville.
For more information, please feel free to contact our office at 631-249-1110.
Get In Touch
1600 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, NY 11747-3088
Union Hall: (631) 249-1110
Hiring Hall: (631) 249-0909
Trust Funds: (631) 454-2330
Training Office: (631) 454-2330
Retiree Council: (516) 551-1385
Local 66 Trust Funds: (631) 454-2330
Adam Glaser: Trust Funds Manager (ext. 1010)
Debbie Romaneck: Annuity & Vacation (ext. 1012)
Wendy Heid: Pension (ext. 1011)
Louise Perugini: Contractor Benefits (ext. 1014)
Gary June: Compliance Manager (ext. 1015)
Dave Malico: Training Director (ext. 1006)
All Other Inquiries: [email protected]