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31-08-10 15:57

Message from Supervisor: Wage Hold Extended 30 Days

Your representatives and I are dedicated to ensuring that your voices are heard.  As we fight to recapture our market share our focus must be on the long term survival and growth of our Union.  Cha...

27-08-10 10:52

September 7th - Local 608 Meeting Location Change

Attention Members.  The location for the Local Union 608 meeting scheduled for September 7th has been changed.  It will now be held at the Labor Technical College at 395 Hudson Street (Clarkson Str...

25-08-10 13:13

Filing Deadline for 9/11 Workers is September 13, 2010

The WTC-12 filing deadline for all of those who assisted with work at Ground Zero is quickly approaching.  All members that were involved in rescue, recovery and cleanup work at the World Trade Cen...

20-08-10 14:29

September 11 Memorial Mass in place of Labor Day Parade

Attention Members!  In place of the annual Labor Day Parade scheduled to be held on September 11th, 2010, the labor community will host a memorial mass on September 11th to honor and remember our p...

11-08-10 15:22

West Indian Day Parade on September 6

The West Indian Day Parade will be held on Labor Day, Monday September 6, 2010.
Come show your pride and celebrate with your Brothers and Sisters at this great annual event!  Members are invited t...

06-08-10 13:49

District Council Representative Job Opening

The New York City District Council is searching for active and aggressive members who want to join the District Council staff and fight for each member.  Are you interested?  Please read through al...

06-08-10 00:00

10th Annual Charity Softball Tournament and Family Picnic on September 18th

Come join us on at Saturday, September 18th for our Annual Softball Tournament and Family Picnic at Cunningham Park in Queens.
The tournament will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the day will include food,...

30-07-10 00:00

A Message from the Review Officer Regarding New District Council Trial Procedures

Please Read District Council Charges and Trial Procedures
All local union executive committees must take note of their obligation to democratically select two trial committee members.
Please make...

01-07-10 16:52

A Message from Frank Spencer

01-07-10 16:51

Sixty Day Hold on July 1, 2010 Contractual Raise

28-06-10 21:35

A Message from the Review Officer Mr. Dennis Walsh

28-06-10 21:33

Important Announcement regarding the New York City District Council of Carpenters Anti Corruption Hotline

04-06-10 15:58

New Review Officer Appointment Announcement

We would like to announce the appointment of Mr. Dennis M. Walsh as Review Officer of the New York City District Council of Carpenters.  As Review Officer of this Council, Mr. Walsh will work with...

19-05-10 00:00

Local 157, Local 608, Local 1536 and Local 2287 Representatives Relocated to the District Council

Local 157, Local 608, Local 1536 and Local 2287 representatives will be working together on a daily basis out of the Business Representative Center located in the NYC District Council offices to co...

28-01-10 11:52

UBC Brings Misclassification Fight to Albany

Important hearings on “Employee Misclassification in New York’s Underground Economy” were heard by the NYS Senate in Albany on January 13.  The State Senate Standing Committee on Labor listene...

15-01-10 20:10

Haiti Relief Efforts & Volunteer Opportunities

The countless victims of the earthquake in Haiti will need all of our help in relief and rebuilding efforts.  At present, we have been informed that instead of sending members to assist the pe...

15-01-10 14:46

John Ballantyne Joins the NYC District Council of Carpenters

Frank Spencer, Supervisor of the NYC District Council of Carpenters has appointed John Ballantyne as an Assistant Supervisor of NYC District Council of Carpenters. John’s role will entail serving a...

11-01-10 19:48

UBC Work Opportunities in Alberta, Canada

Beginning February 2010, 200 or more industrial scaffold builders from the Unites States will be needed in Alberta, Canada.  If this work opportunity is of interest to you please read the foll...

08-01-10 16:13

Calling ALL NYCHA Residents

Did you know that a percentage of the work being performed in NYCHA projects must be completed by NYCHA residents.
 If you are on the lease for a NYCHA apartment and you are a union carpent...

09-12-09 18:12

Emergency Supervision Hearing Update

On October 15 and 16, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) convened a Hearing on the Emergency Supervision of the New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters. Over the course of...

09-12-09 18:12

Shop Steward Affidavit of Eligibility

As of January 1, 2010, any shop steward who has not completed and returned the Affidavit of Eligibility form may be removed from their position as shop steward.
Third notice to shop stewards rega...

09-12-09 18:11

Contractor Directory Application Form

NYCDCC is updating our Building & Construction Contractor Directory and ask that all contractors complete the attached questionnaire. (PDF)

09-12-09 18:02

OWL Hours Have Been Extended

Effective January 1, 2010, carpenters on the Out of Work List will have to be available to receive a call from the Job Referral Office between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m, Monday to Friday....

NYC District Council Hearing Updates

We would like to thank all the members who participated in the NYC District Council hearings held in NYC on October 15th and 16th. We are committed to a District Council that acts in the best inter...

Supervision of the NYC District Council of Carpenters

Letter from Douglas J. McCarron to Peter Thomassen Letter from Douglas J. McCarron to the membership of the NYC District Council of Carpenters United States of America V. Michael Forde, et al., S...