Construction Workers Walk Out after Being “Exploited” at Long Island City Towers

Four immigrant hardhats walked off an $875 million taxpayer-subsidized project being developed by Tishman Speyer over what they say are low wages and unsafe working conditions, and have joined Steamfitters Local 638.

[@Nomoretears394]

What a great opportunity to get into this wonderful organization local 638 Brotherhood

[@SparkWater]

Shout out to 638 ..

[@maxefex4479]

Wait a minute do I see 638 Fitter’s Stickers on those hard hats?

[@hatesTD]

Crooks!!!

[@cgomezny153]

They stole workers from Iconic Mechanical

[@paulrizzo9641]

Let's not forget why that job is non-union in the first place.

[@cgomezny153]

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