About Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA)The more than a half-million members of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – are on the forefront of the construction industry, a powerhouse of workers who are proud to build the United States and Canada. Additionally, the LIUNA – New England Region represents 63,000 […]
About Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA)
The more than a half-million members of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – are on the forefront of the construction industry, a powerhouse of workers who are proud to build the United States and Canada. Additionally, the LIUNA – New England Region represents 63,000 working men and women in the six New England states and New York, along with their signatory contractors they build and service the New England Region.
“LIUNA has always provided great support to its members and local communities, and they continue to do the same for our Providence community and Friar student-athletes,” said Steve Napolillo, Vice President & Athletic Director at Providence College. “We’re excited to see our relationship with them expand and provide opportunities for our student-athletes on the court and in our community with local youth.”
LIUNA is a powerhouse of more than half a million workers building the United States and Canada, 63,000 of which are in the New England Region. LIUNA is united in their efforts to enhance family-supporting pay, good benefits, and career advancement opportunities for working men and women. The skilled and experienced union members work across the construction and energy industries, providing infrastructure such as buildings, roads, bridges and transit, as well as energy sources such as solar plants, wind farms, natural gas and oil pipelines, and nuclear and cogeneration power plants. LIUNA members are also mail handlers, healthcare workers and work in various capacities in federal, state and municipal government.
The partnership with LIUNA – New England Region will also provide for significant contributions towards endowed scholarships reserved for prospective students whose parents are members of LIUNA. Additionally, LIUNA and Providence College Athletics, along with their men’s and women’s basketball coaches and players, will partner in non-profit basketball clinics throughout the Providence community.
Providence Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield – the media and technology company powering college athletics – is the exclusive multimedia rights holder for Providence Athletics and oversees all sponsorship agreements on behalf of the Friars. Providence Sports Properties does not represent the student-athletes themselves but collaborates with corporate partners to maximize sponsorship agreements with the inclusion of NIL programs and the integration of university marks and logos within those programs.
Prior to strengthening their support for Providence Athletics through new endeavors, LIUNA has served as a proud partner of the Friars for well over three decades. The relationship between LIUNA and Providence College has proven to be successful, and with this new commitment this partnership will continue to grow.
“I am proud to announce that the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) – New England Region, through its Labor/Management Funds and Providence College, two pillars of Providence for over a century, are joining forces to create a powerful partnership that will celebrate the strengths of our capital city and great state,” said Donato A. Bianco, Jr., LIUNA Vice President and New England Regional Manager, Providence College alumnus class of 1993 and two-time captain of the Friars Men’s Lacrosse team. “LIUNA’s contributions are etched into the very concrete upon which our creative capital was built. As a cornerstone of the state’s infrastructure and municipal services, LIUNA empowers our members to lay the groundwork for progress across Rhode Island. Together, while our teams are united in purpose yet distinct in identity, we are fueled by shared values of strength, dedication and commitment. While Providence student-athletes excel in the classroom, on the court and on the field, our members will build the infrastructure at Providence College so they can continue to utilize state-of-the-art facilities now and into the future. We are excited to pave the way for a brighter future for Providence.”
About Learfield
Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College Athletics and the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) – New England Region, through its Labor/Management Funds and multimedia rights holder Providence Sports Properties have announced a vast partnership expansion with the Laborers’ that includes a significant new investment into Providence College Athletics and endowed scholarships.
“LIUNA has been a great partner as we have transformed the Providence College campus over the past decade,” said John Sweeney, Sr. Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer at Providence College. “We are happy to formalize this relationship and continue to work together to implement Fr. Sicard’s vision in the years ahead.”
