New York City runs on union labor — and so do many of the most high-risk construction projects across Long Island. At Leitner Warywoda, we have a deep respect for the hard work and dedication union members bring to the job. If you’ve been injured on a site, you deserve a legal team that not only understands personal injury law but also knows how to navigate the union landscape. Our firm proudly represents members of building trades unions across the region, advocating for their full rights under both New York law and their union protections.

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We Work With All Major Building Trade Unions

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Over the years, we’ve represented members of many of NYC’s most respected unions, including:

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• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)

• Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA)

• United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)

• Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Unions

• Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

• Ironworkers Local Unions

• Elevator Constructors Local 1

• Painters and Allied Trades District Councils

 

No matter your union, we understand how your benefits, job assignments, and collective bargaining rights intersect with a potential injury claim. We coordinate with union reps, ensure your benefits aren’t jeopardized, and pursue third-party lawsuits when appropriate.

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Union Benefits Don’t Always Cover the Full Cost

 

While union health plans and disability benefits offer a strong safety net, they don’t always cover the full scope of your losses — especially if your injury prevents you from returning to your trade. A personal injury claim can help you recover lost future earnings, pain and suffering, and compensation for permanent impairment. Our job is to ensure that union workers aren’t forced to settle for less than they deserve.​

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Coordinating with Union Representatives and Safety Committees

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Our legal team regularly works alongside union representatives and job site safety committees to uncover what really happened on site. If negligence, equipment failure, or code violations contributed to your injury, we’ll build a rock-solid case and make sure all responsible parties are held accountable — including owners, contractors, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers.

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Respect. Results. Union Strong.

 

Leitner Warywoda stands with New York’s union workforce. Whether you were hurt in Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, or out on Long Island, our firm is ready to go to work for you. We understand the stakes. We know the trades. And we never back down from a fight.