New York State
Department of Labor

Niagara Falls, NY (September 22, 2011) -

The Joint Apprenticeship Committee of the Educational and Training Fund of Laborers' Local Union # 91, will conduct a recruitment from October 3, 2011 through September 10, 2012 for four skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced today. 

Applications will be available in person only at Local Union # 91, 2556 Seneca Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the first Monday of each month, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. Applications must be completed in person and on premises.

The Committee requires that all applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old, proof of age is required.
• Must have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.), proof required.
• Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by medical examination after indenture into the program by an approved provider, at the expense of the sponsor.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of Skilled Construction Craft Laborer by signing an affidavit which includes:
  • Lift, carry twenty-five (25) feet, and restack to a height of approximately fifty-four (54) inches, ten (10) ninety-four (94) pound sacks.
  • Load with a shovel one-half (1/2) cubic yard of material into a wheelbarrow, wheel thirty (30) feet and deposit into a container.
  • Work at heights of ten (10) feet or greater.
  • Work in confined spaces.
• Must agree to random drug testing paid by the union, if accepted into the program.
• Must have reliable transportation to work and related educational training.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or may contact Local Union # 91 at (716) 297-4722.

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.