Lower Hudson Valley EAP

12/13/2025

Grateful to Governor Kathy Hochul for signing S7485/A8465 into law and standing with the working men and women of New York State.

This important legislation is a major victory for the Teamsters, ensuring that concrete and asphalt haulers on public works projects finally receive the prevailing wage protections they have long deserved. These drivers are essential to the success of our public infrastructure, and this law rightly recognizes the skill, responsibility, and hard work they bring to every job.

This is also a win for New York’s construction industry and for the many signatory contractors we proudly partner with. By aligning standards across neighboring localities and extending protections that have long existed in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, this law provides consistency, fairness, and a level playing field for responsible contractors who are committed to doing things the right way.

We also want to extend sincere thanks to State Senator Shelley Mayer, Assemblyman Steve Otis, and the countless other legislators who supported our efforts and advocated on behalf of the working men and women of Westchester, Putnam, and New York City. Their leadership and commitment to fairness made this victory possible.

Teamsters Local 456 believes strong labor standards and strong labor-management partnerships go hand in hand. This law reinforces that shared commitment to quality work, fair competition, and economic dignity for the workers who build and maintain our communities.

Thank you to everyone who stood with us and helped make this long-overdue protection a reality.

12/10/2025

11/01/2025

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10/21/2025

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10/19/2025

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says the next generation of American millionaires won’t come from tech or finance, but from skilled trades like plumbing and electrical work. He emphasized that demand for these jobs is skyrocketing as infrastructure and housing booms meet a severe labor shortage.

With trade schools producing fewer graduates each year, skilled workers are commanding record wages some surpassing six figures annually without college debt.

Huang’s comments highlight a broader trend of shifting wealth dynamics in the U.S., where hands-on trades are emerging as the new frontier for financial freedom.

Source: CNBC / Bloomberg / Business Insider

10/10/2025

Just a reminder that your mental health is just as important as any other part of your health.

You are loved, and you deserve to be here. Take care of yourself.

09/19/2025

One of the most unprofessional patterns I continue to see in this industry is marketers marketing to other marketers.

Let’s be honest—it’s a bad look.
It makes treatment centers appear more concerned with outshining competitors than with serving clients and families. It reduces credibility, weakens trust, and shifts the focus away from the people who actually matter:
✔️ Individuals battling addiction
✔️ Families desperate for help
✔️ Communities searching for real resources

When marketing becomes about impressing peers rather than reaching those in need, it exposes a troubling priority problem. It suggests that appearances and industry recognition are valued over client care. When marketing efforts are directed inward, it creates an echo chamber. It prioritizes competition and optics over genuine connection, credibility, and impact.

The substance abuse field is not just another market—it’s a place where lives are literally on the line. Every ad, post, or campaign should reflect that reality. Marketing that turns inward doesn’t just miss the mark—it undermines the integrity of the entire field.

06/15/2025

Teamsters 456 so would like to thank the NY Senate & Assembly for passing S7485/A8465 and supporting working families.
Now we need Governor Kathy Hochul to finish the job and sign it into law.
Prevailing wage protections for working families and Teamsters 456 members are long overdue — let’s make it official.

05/16/2025

"Americans want more jobs and secure, affordable energy, not more tax-breaks for billionaires. This GOP tax bill reverses these priorities." - IBEW Pres. Kenny Cooper https://bit.ly/4j9woMi

05/01/2025

Many young people choose skilled trades like construction or plumbing. "I'm not going to go stop my business and pay for college," says Chase Gallagher, age 24.

04/08/2025

04/01/2025

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/amazon-anti-union-consultants-2024_n_67eb2b9fe4b0d17863f2ff6e

The online retailer increased its anti-union spending significantly in 2024 as it faced organizing efforts from the Teamsters and other groups.