Archives - January 1970
Archives - January 1970
SAVE THE DATE: Picnic, Charity Softball Tournament, and Benefits Fair September 13th at Cunningham Park!
On Saturday, September 13th, 2025, the New York City District Council of Carpenters will host their annual family picnic and charity softball tournament at Cunningham Park (Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY, 11366) beginning at 9:00 AM. Additionally, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds will be holding a Benefits Fair for you and your… read more...
July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month
July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, and the Fund Office is highlighting information about these rare forms of cancer, as well as our partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Sarcomas are cancers that begin in a bone or soft connective tissue (such as muscle, nerves, and tendons).… read more...
2025-2026 Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winners Honored at Luncheon
On Thursday, June 12th, the Board of Trustees celebrated the twenty-five recipients of the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship at a luncheon in Manhattan. Each year, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund offers a Scholarship Program (known as the “Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship”) for unmarried, dependent, biological, or adopted children of… read more...
Elder Financial Abuse: Warning Signs & Protection
As an NYCDCC member, your hard work helps build financial security for you and your family in the form of pension benefits, annuity benefits, and savings. However, these assets can make members – especially retirees and older members –targets for exploitation, scams, and fraud. With this in mind, the Fund… read more...
National Cancer Survivor Month and MSK Direct
June is National Cancer Survivor Month, and the Fund Office would like to honor all the NYCDCC families who have been and continue to be affected by cancer diagnoses. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, family member, or friend, cancer presents many challenges and difficult emotions. With this in mind, we… read more...
Notice for NYCDCC Retirees and Surviving Spouses Currently Receiving a Pension
NYCDCC Retirees and Surviving Spouses: You may have already received, or will soon be receiving a mailing from the NYCDCC Benefit Funds requiring you to complete and sign an affidavit attesting to the fact that you are the rightful individual receiving your retirement benefits. This process is occasionally undertaken by… read more...
The ABCDE of Skin Cancer
Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will likely get skin cancer? May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and as summer begins, we would like to remind you of the importance of protecting yourself from the sun. Being Safe in the Sun The two main risk factors for skin… read more...
Quarterly Vacation Payments for June to be Disbursed June 2nd
Please be advised that your "June" vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, will be issued on or about Monday, June 2nd. You should check your balance by end-of-day on the 2nd to confirm receipt of your payment. You can do so… read more...
The MEND Program: Frequently Asked Questions
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the NYCDCC Benefit Funds would like to highlight the Members Education & Network for Dependency (The MEND Program). Established in 2016, the MEND Program is led by an accredited staff that provides assistance to participants and their dependents in addressing and finding treatment… read more...
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winners
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund is pleased to announce that twenty-five (25) students have been awarded the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. Each student will now receive a $3,500.00 per year scholarship, which… read more...
