Member News
Department of Labor Provides COVID-19 Financial Assistance
Posted OnApril 27, 2020 byThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused an exorbitant growth in unemployment claims and applications. To streamline the process, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development has provided unemployment programs. To serve all residents of New Jersey at the level they deserve during this historic influx of unemployment inquiries, the Department of Labor is asking for continued cooperation and understanding. Please…Read More
Philadelphia Carpenters Providing Safe Working Conditions at Penn First
Posted OnApril 27, 2020 byConstruction under normal circumstances brings its own challenges and danger. Philadelphia Carpenters of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters know more than many how necessary on the job site safety is. Their skills were needed at the Penn Medicine Patient Pavilion (Penn First) job site especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. From start to…Read More
EST Sproule Message – Workers Memorial Day 2020
Posted OnApril 24, 2020 byDear 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
NJ Union Carpenters Helping to Build COVID-19 Emergency Facilities
Posted OnApril 22, 2020 byDuring 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
Local 423 Meeting Postponed
Posted OnApril 22, 2020 byOut 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
Local 164 Meeting Cancelled
Posted OnApril 21, 2020 byOut 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
Building Trades Health & Welfare Fund – COVID-19 Update
Posted OnApril 21, 2020 byClick 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
Local 441 Meeting Postponed
Posted OnApril 21, 2020 byOut 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
Northeast Carpenters Funds – COVID-19 Update
Posted OnApril 17, 2020 byThe 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
Carpenters Combined Funds – COVID-19 Update
Posted OnApril 15, 2020 byCoronavirus 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
Local 436 Meeting Cancelled
Posted OnApril 15, 2020 byOut 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
Local 167 Meeting Cancelled
Posted OnApril 14, 2020 byOut 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