Brothers and Sisters, Due to the continued impact of COVID-19, we've made the tough decision to cancel this year's Family Day at Canobie Lake Park, previously scheduled for Saturday, July 18. We look forward to gathering again for this great event in 2021. It's a...

Brothers and Sisters, As you may know, our contract in Rhode Island is slated for renewal at the end of this month. Despite unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19, the majority of our Rhode Island members are still on the job, continuing to work on many of the...

Help give back to our communities and those going through a difficult time during COVID-19. Support a food drive sponsored by the Norfolk County Central Labor Council and United Way in Quincy this weekend. The food drive will be this Saturday, May 23 from 9 am -12 pm...

Read the Spring 2020 edition of the Local 17 newsletter below, and then make sure to check your mailbox for the print edition. We're thankful for all the ways Local 17 members are stepping up and we're proud to stand with all of you during these difficult times....

  A dormitory building at NHTI got extra ventilation last week, to prepare it for potential use as a hospital.   New Hampshire has not yet seen a surge in COVID-19 cases that has overwhelmed hospitals. But since March, the state has been setting up places to...

Help give back to our communities and those going through a difficult time during COVID-19. Support a food drive sponsored by the Norfolk County Central Labor Council and United Way in Braintree this weekend. The food drive will be this Saturday May 16 from 10 AM - 12...

  PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — Construction workers are going door-to-door in Rhode Island delivering a simple, critical tool to fight COVID-19: thousands of thin, metal strips. This one strip is helping a pregnant Portsmouth woman make masks for maternity ward healthcare...

Brothers and Sisters, We hope this note finds you and yours healthy and safe. All of us at Local 17 have been in close coordination with our industry partners to establish protocols for safely resuming construction activity. I want to update you on the latest...