We represent workers who are proud to build Michigan. We are united through collective bargaining agreements to get better pay, more work and greater opportunities for our unionized workforce.
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LIUNA Michigan Executive Board
Michael Aaron
President
Alex Zurek
Secretary-Treasurer
Brent Pilarski
Business Manager
Geno Alessandrini, Jr.
Board Member
Joel Archibald
Board Member
Nick DeFauw
Board Member
Michigan Laborers' District Council
Website: www.mi-laborers.org Address: 1118 Centennial Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48917 Phone: (517) 321-2349 Fax: (517) 321-3266 Jurisdiction: Statewide
The Michigan Laborers' District Council is the statewide entity which oversees our seven Local Unions. Its primary responsibilities include serving as parent body on various funds, coordinating efforts among the Local Unions, contract negotiations, and interfacing with our Regional and International Union.
Brent Pilarski
Business Manager
Alex Zurek
Secretary-Treasurer
Jacob Hilliker
Chief of Staff
Robert Joerge
Director of Governmental Affairs
Lynda Pittman
Office Manager
Great Lakes Region Organizing Committee in Michigan
Website: www.mi-laborers.org Address: 1118 Centennial Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48917 Phone: (517) 321-2349 Fax: (517) 321-3266 Jurisdiction: Statewide
The Great Lakes Region Organizing Committee (GROC) is an advocacy and organizing group focused on addressing social, economic, and environmental issues within Michigan. It aims to bring together community leaders, organizations, and individuals to foster collaboration, build collective power, and implement solutions that benefit local communities.
Chris Chwalek
Director
Marcus Trammell
Research Director
Drake Minton
Organizer - Local 499
Paul Husted
Organizer - Local 1075
Chris Taylor
Organizer - Local 1098
Josh Fruik
Organizer - Local 1329
Michigan Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education Trust
Website: www.mi-laborers.org Address: 1118 Centennial Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48917 Phone: (517) 321-2349 Fax: (517) 321-3266 Jurisdiction: Statewide
Michigan Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust (LECET) is a partnership between LIUNA Michigan and various contractors throughout Michigan. It's primary goal is to promote job opportunities, improve safety standards, encourage training and apprenticeships, and foster positive relationships between contractors and union laborers.
Richard Turner
Director
Katie Barglind
Director of Marketing and Business Development
Paul Zurek
Services, Media, and Special Projects Rep.
Sidney Gullicksen
Operations Analyst
LIUNA Training of Michigan
Perry
11155 Beardslee Road
Perry, Michigan 48872
(517) 625-4919
Wayne
5555 Cogswell Road
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 729-7005
Iron Mountain
W-8008 South US 2
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 774-5703
St. Joseph
211 Hilltop Road
St Joseph, Michigan 49085
(517) 625-4919
Website: www.lt-mi.org Jurisdiction: Statewide
LIUNA Training of Michigan (LTM) is an education and training organization that provides comprehensive training for union laborers, preparing them for various skilled construction and environmental work in the state. LTM offers both entry-level and advanced training for laborers to ensure they meet industry standards and can work safely and effectively on job sites.
Daryl Gallant
Director
Jeff Smrz
Assistant Director
Scott McDonald
Apprenticeship Director
LIUNA Michigan Local Unions
The Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) in Michigan comprises seven local unions that represent construction and public service workers. These locals advocate for fair wages, better working conditions, and comprehensive benefits.
LIUNA Local 355
Business Manager: Arlandar Washington
Secretary Treasurer: Scott Brown
Website: www.local355.org
Address: 1500 E. Columbia Ave. Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: (269) 962-8010
Fax: (269) 962-1431
Jurisdiction: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Ionia (excluding the City of Portland), Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, St. Joseph, and Van Buren Counties
LIUNA Local 499
Business Manager: Dan Minton
Secretary Treasurer: Mike Hayter
Website: www.laborer slocal499.org
Address: 3080 Platt Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734) 971-5212
Fax: (734) 971-0094
Jurisdiction: Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw Counties
LIUNA Local 1075
Business Manager: Joel Archibald
Secretary Treasurer: Dave Willert
Website: www.LiunaLocal1075.org
Address: 7024 N Dort Hwy. Mount Morris, MI 48458
Phone: (810) 686-8381
Fax: (810) 686-1906
Jurisdiction: Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee, and St. Clair Counties
LIUNA Local 1076
Business Manager: Nick Defauw
Secretary Treasurer: Paul Gassel
Website: www.ConstructionLaborers1076.org
Address: 760 Joslyn Ave. Pontiac, MI 48340
Phone: (248) 334-0509
Fax: (248) 334-0584
Jurisdiction: Oakland County, and the Northeast portion of Livingston County bordered by M-151 (Oak Grove Road) on the West and M-59 on the South
LIUNA Local 1098
Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer: Jeff Pilarski
Website: www.Local1098.org
Address: 345 E. Morley Dr. Saginaw, MI 48601
Phone: (989) 752-6146
Fax: (989) 752-5799
Jurisdiction: Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Antrim, Bay, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Huron, Iosco, Isabella, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Midland, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Tuscola, and Wexford Counties
LIUNA Local 1191
Business Manager: Mike Aaron
Secretary Treasurer: Mikyia Aaron
Website: www.LaborersLocal1191.org
Address: 2161 West Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48208
Phone: (313) 894-2241
Fax: (313) 894-6250
Jurisdiction: Wayne and Macomb Counties
LIUNA Local 1329
Business Manager: Geno Alessandrini Jr.
Secretary Treasurer: Anthony Alessandrini
Website: www.LiunaLocal1329.org
Address: 1800 N. Stephenson Ave. Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Phone: (906) 774-6070
Fax: (906) 774-1199
Jurisdiction: Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, and Schoolcraft County; Florence County and the and City of Marinette Wisconsin
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Scholarship Fund Applications
- The Michigan Laborers' Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance to all eligible children and dependents of LIUNA members pursuing education at colleges, universities, vocational, or technical schools.
- 2025-2026 Scholarship Applications Open on January 1, 2025!
- Applications available online at MLDC Scholarship Application
"LIUNA looks out for the worker. You're not a slave to some employer. LIUNA gets behind you, helps you, and looks out for you."
- Zach Sumney, member since 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
You should call your Local Union. They are there to help you. Contact information is available on this page. Members
- Website: www.Local355.org
- Address: 1500 E. Columbia Ave. Battle Creek, MI 49014
- Phone: 269-962-8010
- Fax: 269-962-1431
499:
- Website: Not available
- Address: 3080 Platt Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48108
- Phone: (734) 971-5212
- Fax: (734) 971-0094
1075:
- Website: www.LiunaLocal1075.org
- Address: 7024 N Dort Hwy. Mount Morris, MI 48458
- Phone: (810) 686-8381
- Fax: (810) 686-1906
1076:
- Website: www.ConstructionLaborers1076.org
- Address: 760 Joslyn Ave. Pontiac, MI 48340
- Phone: (248) 334-0509
- Fax: (248) 334-0584
1098:
- Website: www.Local1098.org
- Address: 345 E. Morley Dr. Saginaw, MI 48601
- Phone: (989) 752-6146
- Fax: (248) 334-0584
1191:
- Website: www.LaborersLocal1191.org
- Address: 2161 West Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48208
- Phone: (313) 894-2241
- Fax: (313) 894-6250
1329:
- Website: www.LiunaLocal1329.org
- Address: 1800 N. Stephenson Ave. Iron Mountain, MI 49801
- Phone: (906) 774-6070
- Fax: (906) 774-1199
There are two ways to check your benefit fund information. You can call or visit the fund administrator directly or you can use their website to log in and check your fund information.
If you would like to call, the benefit office phone number is (877) 645-2267 and their address is 6452 Millennium Dr, Suite 100, Lansing, MI 48917-7881.
If you want to check your benefit status on their website visit https://www.michiganlaborers.org/
Typically, Vacation Fund checks are sent the last week of May and the last week of November.
Sign up for Direct Deposit. Forms can be found at https://www.michiganlaborers.org/vacation-forms/
This depends on whether you are in the Outstate or Metro Laborers Healthcare plan. Both plans have no monthly premium and provide very good coverage.
For detailed coverage information, please contact your Local Union or consult the Healthcare Plan document. For the most up to date copy of the Healthcare Summary of Benefits book, please contact the fund administrator or visit www.michiganlaborers.org.
Members of our Union are regularly drug tested at job sites and some hold training certifications that require routine drug testing. Please contact your Local Union if you have additional questions about drug screenings.
You become an active participant in the Plan after you have been credited with at least 870 hours of work in a 12 month plan year. Our plan year begins on September 1st, and ends on August 31st. Consult Plan documents for more information.
An active participant is vested when he has attained at least 5 years of service. For more information, visit Benefit page at http://www.michiganlaborers.org
Your Local Union can sign you up for training at one of our four training locations. Contact your Local Union for more details, or visit www.lt-mi.org.
- Perry: 11155 Beardslee Rd Perry, MI 48872 - (517) 625-4919
- Wayne: 5555 Cogswell Road Wayne, MI 48184 - (734) 729-7005
- Iron Mountain: W-8008 South US 2 Iron Mountain, MI 49801 - (906) 774-5703
- St Joseph: 211 Hilltop Road St. Joseph, MI 49085 - (517) 625-4919