The New York City District Council of Carpenters Women’s Committee (NYCDC women’s committee), New York’s chapter of the international “sisters in the brotherhood, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, www.unionwomencarpenters.com, where women in the New York carpenters union can share, support and learn from each others experiences, to promote growth on both personal and professional levels and to become more actively involved at all levels, in a unique forum.
NEW YORK— The New York City and Vicinity Carpenters Labor-Management Corporation (Union Carpenters & Contractors) is pleased to announce its attendance at the 38th Annual Black and Puerto Rican Legislative Conference in Albany, NY on February 13-16, 2009.
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NEW YORK CITY CARPENTERS LABOR MANAGEMENT CORP. PARTICIPATE IN PLA SEMINARThe New York City Carpenters Labor Management Corporation recently sponsored a special seminar entitled “Project Labor Agreements & Area Standards: Providing Value for Owners, Developers & New Yorkers” hosted by the Greater New York Construction User Council. The seminar featured updates on New York’s Economic Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and the construction industry’s initiatives to create value for owners, developers and New Yorkers. The PLA, signed in 2010, created over 25,000 jobs at over 43 jobsites, stimulating over $7.4 billion in construction activity and creating over 43 million additional man hours for New York’s construction trades. It is imperative that public and private developers continue to work with contractors and trade unions to push forward with new and delayed projects. PLAs have restarted work at many of New York’s most high-profile jobsites, including 8 Spruce Street, Tower 111, the World Trade Center and Lincoln Center. In addition, the School Construction Authority and 12 New York City agencies have signed PLAs to achieve cost savings on construction projects. Panelists discussed how to continue utilizing the PLA to build New York’s economy, as well as its skyline. NEW YORK CITY CARPENTERS LABOR MANAGEMENT CORP. SPONSORS AFFORDABLE HOUSING SEMINAR WITH GREATER NEW YORK CONSTRUCTION USER COUNCIL FEATURING DOUG APPLEThe New York City Carpenters Labor Management Corporation recently sponsored “Affordable Housing: Providing Value for Residents and Jobs for New Yorkers” hosted by the Greater New York Construction User Council. Housing and construction representatives attended the event at First American Title Insurance on Thursday, February 17, 2011. A panel of experts, including Doug Apple, First Deputy Commissioner at the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, explained how affordable housing development is on the rise and how this expansion can lead to jobs for New Yorkers. The seminar focused on the 10-year, $7.5 billion plan to add 165,000 affordable housing units by 2014 from the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, NYC Housing Development Corp. and NYC Housing Authority. An additional $1 billion in funding was added to plan by Mayor Bloomberg to pick up the pace of development despite historic economic challenges. Panelists also discussed the $400 million in federal money awarded to NYCHA to renovate 21 NYCHA projects. The moderator of this event was Richard C. Singer, Partner, Hirschen Singer & Epstein, LLP.
NEW YORK CITY CARPENTERS LABOR MANAGEMENT CORP. HOSTS INNOVATIONS SYMPOSIUM FEATURING SETH PINSKYNew York City Union Carpenters & Contractors hosted their Innovations Symposium featuring keynote speaker Seth Pinsky, President, New York City Economic Development Corporation on Friday, June 17, 2011. The 2011 Innovations Symposium Conference provided an overview of the latest innovations and technologies from leading contractors and manufacturers with hands-on demonstrations to Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, Faculty Managers and Design Professionals. Continuing Education Seminars at the event included case studies on:
CITY PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTThe New York City District Council of Carpenters held a seminar for contractors who plan to bid on public projects on May 11, 2010 on Citywide Project Labor Agreements. The seminar featured representatives from the Mayor’s office including John Spavins, Coordinator of Labor Initiatives. Download Full Article. CNN Features Carpenters Who Help Women Become TradeswomenThis week, we're taking a special look at how women are making it "in a man's world." Construction may be largely a male domain, but women are making their mark in the building and construction trades – their hard hats breaking through the glass ceiling. Our Deb Feyerick reports for part three of our AM original series, "Making it in a Man's World." Read the article here: http://amfix.blogs.cnn.com/category/making-it-in-a-mans-world/ NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS TO PARTICIPATE IN UBC SISTERS NATIONAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCEMembers of the New York City District Council of Carpenters will participate in the upcoming National UBC Sisters in the Brotherhood conference entitled “Breaking New Ground” at the UBC International Training Center in Las Vegas, NV. The conference will be held June 17-20, 2010. The conference is a networking and learning opportunity for those interested in the Carpenters’ groundbreaking work in organizing, political action, training and cultivating women leaders.
Sisters are being sponsored by the District Council, the individual locals, some very supportive contractors and Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) is sponsoring a graduate who is also a current apprentice. New York City Carpenters Featured on WABC As They Take Part in Haitian Relief Efforthttp://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=7217289 As Reported by GREENWICH VILLAGE (WABC) -- The United Brotherhood of Carpenters is one of countless organizations trying to help Haitian earthquake victims any way it can. Canned goods are a good start. "My intentions are for the food to get to Haiti, and that's what we're spearheading and driving," Anthony Agridiano, Dist. Council Organizer, said. Supplies are stacking up with no clear direction on how to get the goods to the earthquake victims. Agridiano is working with local elected officials to transport the food they've collected. "We have good resources to find out how it's going to get there. They will let me know," Agridiano said. The Haiti Consulate says they have a long list of organizations calling its office, waiting for instructions about how to get supplies to Haiti. They don't have answer. "We are hoping that the local government will make transportation available for the goods collected," Yoleine Milfort, Haitian Consulate Comm. Liason, said. But the Hispanic clergy has come up with an alternative. They plan to ship the supplies they collect to Port-au-Prince. "We have the assurance from Santo Domingo that we will be able to do this," Rev. Sen. Rueben Diaz said. (Copyright ©2010 WABC-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.) NEW YORK CARPENTERS HONORED AT PRESS CONFERENCE FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO REBUILD THE DESTROYED FIRE HOUSES OF NEW ORLEANSThe New York District-Council of Carpenters has announced that the association has been represented at a press conference held in New Orleans in honor of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) for their participation in the rebuilding of firehouses destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. The press conference was held on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Engine 7 located at 1441 St. Peter Street in New Orleans. The conference was followed by a catered luncheon at Engine 7’s quarters as well as a tour of Engine 38, which was the first completed firehouse. National President of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC), Doug McCarron, as well as many New York City Carpenters who helped to rebuild the houses were present to accept accolades from the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) on behalf of the UBC. NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT-COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS HOST BASEBALL OUTING AT CITI FIELDThe New York City District-Council of Carpenters held a baseball outing on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Citi Field. The New York Mets played the Washington Nationals and won the game with a final score of six to two. The game was preceded by a small reception in the Bull Pen Plaza for all of the members and their families. Over 200 members in attendance helped to make the day a great success.
NEW YORK CITY UNION CARPENTERS AND CONTRACTORS TO EXHIBIT AT FIRST ANNUAL URBAN GREEN EXPO ’09 ON SEPTEMBER 22-23 IN NEW YORK CITYThe New York City Union Carpenters and Contractors is pleased to announce their participation as an exhibitor in The Urban Green Council’s first annual URBAN GREEN EXPO ’09 to be held on Tuesday, September, 22 2009 – Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at The Metropolitan Pavilion at the Altman Building located at 125 West 18th Street, New York City. The Expo will provide the labor-management partnership with the opportunity to present their work on major green landmarks to a broad audience in the green building community through the exhibition of their craftsmanship at a booth at the event. The Urban Green Expo is set to be the Northeast’s premier educational green building conference and trade Expo designed to meet the unique needs of the densely developed urban environment during a challenging economic time. The Expo will bring together building professionals for top-level educational sessions, acclaimed speakers and green building tours. CARPENTERS WOMEN’S COMMITTEE LAUNCHES NEW SITE
The NYCDC women’s committee grew directly out of the first international Carpenters Sisters in the UBC conference in 2002, where only seven sisters were sent to the conference out of the 250 women in the NYCDCC. 5 of them decided to start a steering committee upon their return, and now the committee has 450 women members. The committee holds quarterly meetings, every year, and is directed by a Steering Committee comprised of eleven sisters. The website is dedicated to strengthening the union and supporting their members by letting people get involved. On the site, you can find work & benefit resources, Apprenticeship Program information, helpful “union pride” information, such as Daily Picket Duty Locations, and Non-Union Report form, and also a forum and helpful links. UNION CARPENTERS ATTENDED THE 38TH ANNUAL BLACK AND PUERTO RICAN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
Ray Brugueras, Byron Schuler, and John Holt from the Union Carpenters and Contractors represented the organization at the annual event. At the conference there were various workshops and legislative receptions, including a labor luncheon with Governor David Paterson, top elected officials, labor leaders and business developers. The speakers at the luncheon focused on the topics of the state economy and how to work together when, in lieu of the fact that banks no longer have the money to grant loans, private sector work is becoming less frequent. The solution expounded upon at the conference was that there will need to be more of a focus on the public sector, Federal, State and city agencies. Currently the Governor and Paul Williams, the Executive Director of DASNY, are actually discussing having a PLA with the Carpenters Union and DASNY to discuss this matter further. UNION CARPENTERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A YOUNG SOLDIER’S LIFE
Members of the Carpenters union recently dedicated their time and skills to a returning injured Iraq soldier and his family. Corporal Christopher Levi, a Holbrook, Long Island native, returned from war overseas badly injured. Having lost both legs, the soldier’s family was in need of major renovations to the family home, making it handicap accessible for the returning Corporal. The local Fire Department responded to the family’s needs and then reached out to members of the Carpenters union, some of whom volunteer for the Holbrook Fire Department. Throughout the fall union contractors donated materials and dozens of union Carpenters from the tri-state area have been building out the space and installing the necessary materials to ensure that Corporal Levi can return from the Walter Reed Medical Center as soon as possible. The project is on track to be completed by Thanksgiving. Most recently the space’s sheetrock was installed by area Carpenters. UNION CARPENTERS & CONTRACTORS SHOWCASE THEIR WORK AT MAJOR NEW YORK CITY REAL ESTATE FORUM
The New York City Union Carpenters & Contractors recently participated as a major sponsor of The Real Deal Magazine’s Fourth Annual New Development Forum at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall on the evening of September 10, 2008, with a display as part of the networking reception held that afternoon. During the event, leadership and representatives from Union Carpenters & Contractors had the opportunity to network with 3,000 industry participants, sharing the organization’s success stories. The display featured the labor-management organization’s ongoing multi-media marketing campaign, with advertisements featuring top New York developers including Larry Silverstein, Harry Macklowe, Donald Trump, Bruce Ratner, among others. The exhibit also showcased television commercials produced by Union Carpenter & Contractors, including its recent spot featuring David Wright of the New York Mets, now running on SNY television network. More about the EventLarry A. Silverstein, was the keynote speaker at the forum, and presented the latest details on Lower Manhattan development on the eve of the 7th anniversary of 9/11/01. Mr. Silverstein was joined by a highly respected panel including Charles Kushner, Steven Witkoff, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Knakal, R. Donahue Peebles, and Mark Zandi. Fox Business News anchor Brian Sullivan acted as moderator for the evening. We’re Making a DifferenceUNION CARPENTERS & CONTRACTORS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MEMBER GOALS WITH ENHANCED COLLEGE DEGREE PROGRAMThe New York City Carpenters Labor & Management Trustees announced its continued efforts to improve the College Degree Program, giving Union members the ability to further advance their careers and respond to industry demands for highly-educated and skilled professionals. The New York City District Council of Carpenters have partnered with The Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies at Empire State College, located at 325 Hudson Street in Manhattan. This joint relationship will enable Union members to transfer college credits earned elsewhere and/or to earn life experience credits that, if approved, will accrue towards an Associate of Arts or Science Degree. For apprentices enrolled at the Labor Technical College after Fall 2002, thirty credits will apply toward the required sixty-four credits one must earn for an Associate’s Degree. More about the Program The College Degree Program is designed to fulfill an increasing demand for individuals with college degrees within the construction field. Highly-educated, qualified individuals are necessary in order to ensure that Unions continue to have strong leaders and advocates within every community. First year apprentice of Local 926, Harry Marcena, praises the program by commenting “…aside from the great Union benefits, this is another opportunity for me and all Union members to take advantage of.” “The education will be beneficial for me. It’ll give me mental strength in addition to the physical strength I get on the job,” says Janeen Ceasor, second year apprentice with Local 157. Thrilled to be in the Union and eager to start college, Janeen added, “Knowledge is power.” For more information please call Kate Lister at the Labor Technical College at (212) 886-0120 or visit the District Council home page, http://www.nycdistrictcouncil.com/pdf/collegedegree.pdf. UNION MEMBER PROFILE: CESAR TEJADA
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New York City Union Carpenters and Contractors, in partnership with the Leary Firefighters Foundation, lead the way in a massive rebuilding effort aimed at restoring the city’s firehouses destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. Over the course of five months, Union Carpenters volunteered their time, skill and expertise to construct seven new firehouses. Despite the unique challenges each firehouse presented, the Carpenters built quality buildings in record time. Within the first week of assistance, three firehouses were completely rebuilt. Work on the firehouses included sheet rocking, beam work, painting, plastering, framing and ceiling installation.| Contractor Directory |
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