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Dominick Degregorio Oral History Interview, Diane Pinkey, Dominick Degregorio
Dominick Degregorio Oral History Interview, Diane Pinkey, Dominick Degregorio
Working People's History of New Mexico Oral History Interviews
Born in Cervinara, Italy, Dominick DeGregorio came with his brother to the US in 1954. Immediately, he started working in his Uncle’s grocery store in New York City. At 18, DeGregorio started his Union career by joining the Mason Tenders Local #37 in Brooklyn. After transferring his book to Local 6A Concrete Workers Union, he became a power buggy operator transporting concrete to build numerous skyscrapers in the New York City skyline. In 1974, DeGregorio moved to Albuquerque and joined LIUNA Local #16 with his first job working as General Foreman at University Heights Hospital. Assuming the position of Training …