Miguel Larocca, an immigrant from Uruguay, is a member of Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 79 living in Queens, New York. He works daily as a demolitionist, breaking down walls and removing debris from construction sites. When he is not at work or at a union meeting, Miguel is a dedicated family man who spends time with his wife, kids and extended family. The photos in this essay document a day in the life of Miguel Larocca at home and at work. Photography by Sam Hollenshead.