April 8, 2020
Local 431 Meeting Cancelled
Out of safety for our members and their families, the following Local has cancelled meetings this month: Local 431 Meeting on Monday the 13th 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 their...
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April 8, 2020
Local 445 Meetings Postponed Until Further Notice
Out of safety for our members and their families, the following Local has postponed meetings this month: Local 445 Nominations Meeting Thursday, April 16th Postponed Local 445 Elections Meeting Thursday, April 30th Postponed Local 445 Special Called Meeting Postponed Discussion is ongoing regarding other Local Union meetings and when the above-mentioned meetings will reconvene. Direction...
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April 7, 2020
Updates to Member Assistance Program (MAP) – COVID-19
As the world has been crippled by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) is committed to supporting its membership during this difficult period. Through our Member Assistance Program (MAP), the Council’s Executive Board recently voted to make a significant infusion of financial resources to assist as many active...
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April 6, 2020
How Essential Union Carpenters are Ensuring Safety on the Job Site
Across the country there has been public debate about how to properly balance social distancing to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, while also completing essential work and projects in our communities. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) understands this issue better than most, as their membership across seven states has...
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April 6, 2020
GBCA & EASRCC: COVID-19 Recommended Job Site Protocols
With our partners at the General Building Contractors Association, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters has created “Job Site Protocols” as recommended best practices and suggested guidelines and resources for contractors’ reference concerning COVID-19. Through partnerships like this, we can have our essential members better assist in the fight against this pandemic and...
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April 3, 2020
New UBC Member COVID-19 Preparedness Qualification Online Courses
Our members are essential employees who are working through the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) health crisis. The skilled work our members perform for medical and emergency facilities are important to keep our country moving forward. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America with the help of staff at the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council...
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April 3, 2020
Greater PA Carpenters Medical Plan Changes
The Greater Pennsylvania Carpenters Combined Funds Board of Trustees has made amendments to the Medical Plan in response to the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) health crisis. The first amendment provides that all active members who are eligible in the Plan on April 1, 2020 will receive coverage at no charge for benefit quarter of July 1st,...
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April 3, 2020
Local 255 Meeting Cancelled
Out of safety for our members and their families, the following Locals have cancelled meetings for this week: Local 255 Meeting Tuesday, April 14th 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 their next meeting...
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April 3, 2020
Local 491 Meeting Cancelled
Out of safety for our members and their families, the following Locals have cancelled meetings for this week: Local 491 Meeting Tuesday, April 14th 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 their next meeting...
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April 2, 2020
What NJ Workers Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
The federal FFCRA takes effect April 1, 2020. The law requires employers to provide two types of leave: Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency Childcare Leave. This information from the New Jersey Department of Labor may be useful to you or your family. If you have any questions please reach out to the NJ DOL.
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April 1, 2020
MARCC Annuity Fund Hardship Distribution Application
Members who are participants in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters Annuity Fund may qualify for a onetime, lump sum distribution of up to $15,000 from their individual accounts. You can email the application to kbaggarly@zenith-american.com or call 301-839-8800 for more information. Use THIS LINK to learn more and find out if you qualify. DOWNLOAD...
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March 31, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Mid-Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters Annuity and Health Fund Changes
In light of this public health crisis, the Trustees have amended the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters Annuity Plan as well as the Health Plan. Participants who experience a coronavirus-related event between April 1st, 2020 and June 30 , 2020 can are able to receive a onetime, lump sum distribution of up to $15,000 from...
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