Important Links

Paid Family Leave

Paid Family Leave provides eligible employees job-protected, paid time off to:

  • Bond with a newly born, adopted or fostered child,
  • Care for a family member with a serious health condition, or
  • Assist loved ones when a spouse, domestic partner, child or parent is deployed abroad on active military service.

Paid Family Leave may also be available in some situations when an employee or their minor, dependent child is under an order of quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19.

Unemployment Assistance Through NYS

  • Access Unemployment benefits online
  • File a claim for unemployment insurance benefits
  • Claim weekly unemployment insurance benefits

New York State Laborers Union

The New York State Laborers' Union represents over 40,000 members employed in the construction industry and other fields throughout the state.

Our members are organized into more than 36 local unions and 5 district councils.

We are a proud affiliate of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA).

New York State Organizing Fund

The New York State Laborers' Organizing Fund was created will the goal of supporting our union locals throughout the state. Whether it's picketing, speaking to workers, or working things out with contractors, NYSLOF is dedicated to protecting our working brothers and sisters of New York and fighting for good jobs and a good life for everyone.