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The Public Cost of Low-Wage Jobs in the New York Construction Industry
Posted OnDecember 20, 2022 byThe UC Berkeley Labor Center published a research brief on the public cost of underpaying construction workers in New York State. “We find that 41% of families of construction workers in New York are enrolled in one or more safety net programs at a cost to the state and the federal government of $2 billion…Read More…
NYCOSH Report: Deadly Skyline
Posted OnDecember 20, 2022 byThe New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) released its 2022 annual report on construction fatalities in New York State, “Deadly Skyline.” One of its major findings was that non-union job sites are especially dangerous for workers. “2020 data showcased high percentages of fatalities on non-union job sites. NYCOSH analyzed OSHA’s 29 construction…Read More…
Union Carpenters and Politicians Provide Turkeys in Queens
Posted OnDecember 7, 2022 byQueens Latino | November 29, 2022 Together with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Senator Jessica Ramos, Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers, Council Member Nantasha Williams, Council Member Francisco Moya, and Council Member Julie Won, Union Carpenters and Contractors Donated $75,000 Worth of Turkeys Across New York The New York City & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters…Read More…
Carpenters nail down charity
Posted OnDecember 7, 2022 byQueens Chronicle | December 1, 2022 The New York City & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters and the Carpenter Contractor Alliance of Metropolitan New York made Thanksgiving brighter by delivering warm meals and turkeys to families in need throughout Queens. From Nov. 16 to 22, the union carpenters and contractors distributed 2,500 turkeys, totaling more…Read More…
Carpenter Unions Donate 2,500 Turkeys to Local Families
Posted OnDecember 7, 2022 byBK Reader | November 30, 2022 Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the carpenters of New York City distributed 2,500 turkeys, totaling more than $75,000, to help feed the local community. “We hope that our events can provide some relief and joy to members of our community during the holidays,” said Joseph Geiger, executive secretary-treasurer for the…Read More…
Union Carpenters Provide Turkeys to NYC Families In Need This Thanksgiving
Posted OnDecember 6, 2022 byLabor Press | December 1, 2022 The New York City & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters and the Carpenter Contractor Alliance of Metropolitan New York made Thanksgiving brighter for families in need by delivering warm meals and turkeys over Thanksgiving. The union distributed 2,500 turkeys throughout the city boroughs. “Every year it makes me so…Read More…
UNION CARPENTERS, ELECTEDS, DELIVER TURKEYS TO FAMILIES IN NEED
Posted OnDecember 6, 2022 byBrooklyn Eagle | November 29, 2022 The holiday may have ended, but the thankfulness continues, due to the efforts of the New York City & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters and the Carpenter Contractor Alliance of Metropolitan New York, who made Thanksgiving brighter by delivering warm meals and turkeys to families in need throughout Brooklyn….Read More…
School Supply Outreach with Carpenters Union
Posted OnSeptember 27, 2022 byBrooklyn Eagle | September 16, 2022 With the start of a new school year, the New York City & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters partnered with local elected officials and community organizations for 19 school supply giveaway events throughout the city. Union carpenters and contractors want to do their part to give back to children…Read More…
Union carpenters and contractors bring supplies to students at back-to-school drives
Posted OnSeptember 21, 2022 byAmsterdam News | September 15, 2022 With the start of a new school year, the New York City & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters participated in community events throughout the city to provide students with school supplies and other resources. They partnered with local elected officials and community organizations on 19 events throughout the City….Read More…
How A Union Apprenticeship Changed My Life
Posted OnJuly 11, 2022 byAMNY | June 16, 2022| Author: Donna Burke Joining the New York City District Council of Carpenters changed my life in ways I never thought possible. With the union’s apprenticeship graduation quickly approaching, I can’t help but reflect on the opportunities that my own apprenticeship experience has afforded me. For the first time in my…Read More…