COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

Dear Members, It is on this day that we come together to commemorate all of the lives that were lost in construction. Fifty years ago today, Workers Memorial Day was established and its importance has not diminished. For all those fallen Brothers and Sisters who weren’t able to make it home safely to their families…Read More

During these unprecedented times, it’s paramount that we all come together to support one another within the community. As New Jersey hospitals are quickly filling up, doctors and nurses are short of time and people need treating. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) stepped up and offered their skill sets and new…Read More

Out of safety for our members and their families, the following Local has postponed their meeting this month: Local 423 Meeting on Thursday the 30th has been postponed Discussion is ongoing regarding other Local Union meetings and when the above-mentioned meetings will reconvene. Direction will be provided to all members as to when and where…Read More

Out of safety for our members and their families, the following Local has cancelled their meeting this week: Local 164 Meeting on Thursday the 23rd has been cancelled Discussion is ongoing regarding other Local Union meetings and when the above-mentioned meetings will reconvene. Direction will be provided to all members as to when and where…Read More

Click HERE for a full update regarding COVID-19 from the Building Trades Health & Welfare Fund. Due to the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and hardships that our members may face as a result of the lack of work, the Building Trades Health & Welfare Fund Trustees have voted to provide Active Employees in…Read More

Out of safety for our members and their families, the following Local has postponed their meeting this week: Local 441 Meeting on Wednesday the 22nd has been postponed Discussion is ongoing regarding other Local Union meetings and when the above-mentioned meetings will reconvene. Direction will be provided to all members as to when and where…Read More

The Northeast Carpenters Funds has made changes in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. For the full update regarding COVID-19 from the Northeast Carpenters Fund, click HERE. Please direct all questions to the Northeast Carpenters Funds at (732) 417-3900.Read More

Coronavirus Hardship Withdrawal – Effective 4/15 Click HERE for the full update and more on the Carpenters Combined Funds information regarding COVID-19. In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Greater PA Carpenters Annuity and Savings Fund has implemented a Coronavirus-Related Distribution (CRD) option.  This is in addition to the existing in-service withdrawal options. Eligibility for…Read More

Out of safety for our members and their families, the following Local has cancelled their meeting this month: Local 436 Meeting on Thursday the 23rd has been cancelled Discussion is ongoing regarding other Local Union meetings and when the above-mentioned meetings will reconvene. Direction will be provided to all members as to when and where…Read More

Out of safety for our members and their families, the following Local has cancelled their meeting this month: Local 167 Meeting on Wednesday the 29th has been cancelled Discussion is ongoing regarding other Local Union meetings and when the above-mentioned meetings will reconvene. Direction will be provided to all members as to when and where…Read More

Click HERE for the full update from the Carpenters’ Benefit Fund of Philadelphia. The Trustees of the Carpenters Health and Welfare Plan and the Carpenters Savings Plan have amended the Plans to help the participants during this unexpected time.  The Carpenters Health and Welfare Plan and the Savings Plan describe the details below. Health and…Read More

Dear Members, Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy made an Executive Order to shut down all “nonessential construction” in the State of New Jersey. Enforcement of this order will take effect at 8:00 PM Friday, April 10. This is just the latest development affecting our members since the beginning of the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) pandemic…Read More