New York State
Department of Labor

Utica, NY (September 13, 2011) -

The Laborers' International Union of North America, Local Union # 35, will conduct a recruitment from October 28, 2011 through October 26, 2012 for approximately four to six (4-6) skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced today.

Applications can be obtained at the Local # 35, 112 South Street, Utica, NY, on last Friday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. Note: If the last Friday of the month is a holiday, the recruitment date will be moved to the previous Friday of that month.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from job sites and related instruction classes.
• Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by physical and drug test administered by a physician at the sponsor's expense - after acceptance into the program.
• Must have six months of trade related experience.
• Must be resident of Local # 35 jurisdiction: Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Hamilton Counties; Townships of Stratford, Oppenheim, Caroga, Ephrata of Fulton County; Townships of St. Johnsville, Minden, Canajoharie, Palatine, Root of Montgomery County.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or may contact the Local Union # 35 at (315) 732-7965.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.