Welcome to the Official Website of Laborers International Union of North America, Local 785.
Basic Wage Rate -
Wage rates depend on the county, project, and position. Hourly wage paid does not include the benefit package, which is paid in addition. Effective date JULY 1, 2022-JUNE 30, 2023 |
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BINGHAMTON & ELMIRA BUILDING RATES | H & H RATES | TUNNEL RATES |
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HEAVY & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION Monthly Payroll Report |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Monthly Payroll Report |
Benefits of Being a Signatory Contractor
- Flexible work force
- LOCAL trained and skilled workers
- Provide laborers with benefits at a reasonable cost
- Payroll tax benefits
- Women and minority laborers
- Apprentices
- Our training is provided by the Upstate NY Laborers’ Education & Training Center headquartered in Oswego, New York and at our satellite in Waverly, NY >> click for more details (this clicks through to the Apprenticeship page).
Apprenticeship & Training
Fringe Benefit Package
Health care coverage for members and families; Pension plan; Annuity; Death benefit.
Becoming a Member
Laborers Local 785 has a New York State Approved Apprentice Program. This program is an "earn while you learn" program. Applications for the Apprentice Program are accepted year round. The application can be downloaded from this website, or call (607) 272-3122 to request one be mailed to you. Interviews for the Apprentice Program are held quarterly. Most apprentices are indentured in January of each year. Please see the training tab for more information.