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Sandhogs Local 147

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Local 147

The story of the Sandhogs is the story of New York. The city above grew where the sandhogs ventured below. For generations we have risked our lives to make this great city work. Building tunnels is tough and dangerous work, so to protect ourselves we formed a union – Local 147 of the Laborer’s International Union of North America (LIUNA) and we strive to make our job as safe as it can be.
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NYC Sandhogs

We work on the foundations of the buildings and bridges you use every day. We are dedicated, highly trained, and skilled group of workers that helps New York City run.
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Welcome To The

NYC Sandhogs

We work on the foundations of the buildings and bridges you use every day. We are dedicated, highly trained, and skilled group of workers that helps New York City run.
learn more learn more
Welcome To The

NYC Sandhogs

We work on the foundations of the buildings and bridges you use every day. We are dedicated, highly trained, and skilled group of workers that helps New York City run.
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WHO WE ARE

The Men who make New York Work!

Sandhogs are New York’s legendary urban miners. We have built every tunnel in New York and the foundations for many of the city’s bridges. To understand how vital we are to the existence of this great metropolis just consider our many accomplishments.
  • We strive to work Hard
  • We strive to work Efficiently
  • We strive to work Safely
Please take your time to peruse our site and see the wealth of information that is available. You can learn more About Us or the Training that makes us the highly skilled workers that we are. Thank You.
Richard T. Fitzsimmons Business Manager Business Manager 147
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Sandhogs Local 147
Sandhogs Local 147
Sandhogs Local 147
New York’s Legendary
Urban Miners.
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Union
Meetings

Members can debate issues, vote on important matters, and discuss the direction of their local.
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Covered Work

Excavating and building the city's vast network of tunnels.
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Scholarship
Application

Laborers Local 147 has a great tradition of giving back to our members and their families. In keeping with tradition we are proud to sponsor two scholarship funds that are given out once a year. To be eligible for a scholarship you must be dependent child of a Local 147 member, graduating High School and continuing onto College.
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Call Us 1.718.994.6664
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Opening Hours Mon - Fri: 06am - 06pm
Location 4332 Katonah Avenue Bronx, NY 10470
New Your City
Frequently Asked Questions

Sandhog Questions When Joining

  • How do I join the Sandhogs 147?
    To join the Sandhogs Local 147, you must apply for an apprenticeship through the Local 14-14B Training Fund and meet the stated requirements. The recruitment process is run in partnership with the New York State Department of Labor.
  • What is a Sandhog apprenticeship?
    An apprenticeship provides hands-on training and in-school instruction for people who enjoy learning by doing. Apprenticeships can lead to rewarding and profitable careers that demand a high level of skill, judgment, and creativity. Apprentices are paid while gaining work experience, and their wages increase with their level of skill.
  • What does a Sandhog do?
    As urban miners and construction workers, Sandhogs excavate tunnels and underground passageways for projects like subways, water systems, and sewers. They have been crucial to the development of New York City's vital infrastructure.
  • Do the Sandhogs have a Union?
    Yes. The Sandhogs formed a union—Local 147—due to the dangerous nature of their work. This was done to help protect themselves and make their jobs as safe as possible. Local 147 is a member of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA), a large union for construction workers.