News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The Sponsor at 716-842-1013.

Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices

BUFFALO, NY (03/04/2009; 1130)(readMedia)– The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 3 (Buffalo Chapter), will conduct apprentice recruitment from March 3 through December 1, 2009 for two bricklayer/mason apprentices, two tile setter apprentices and two pointer/caulker/cleaner apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications will be available at the local, 1175 William Street, Buffalo, from 8 a.m. to noon, the first Tuesday of each month during the recruitment period.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a minimum of tenth grade education.
• Be physically able to perform the work required. Sponsor drug testing done at the committee’s expense at the time of indenture.
• Must be a resident of Allegany, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Orleans, Niagara, Cattaraugus or Chautauqua counties.
• Have a reliable means of transportation for work and training.
• Pay a $5.00 application fee.
• All applications must be received/postmarked no later than December 1, 2009.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the sponsor at 716-842-1013.

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.