COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to End May 11th
As many of you may have recently heard in the news, the United States federal government is ending the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11th, 2023. As a result, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund (“the Fund”) will be covering COVID-19-related services as follows: Vaccine:…
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Quarterly Vacation Payments for June to be Disbursed on or about June 1st
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 Thursday, June 1st. You should check your balance by end-of-day on the 1st to confirm receipt of your payment. You can do so…
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Be Sun Smart: Your Guide to Preventing Skin Cancer
The NYCDCC Benefit Funds is concerned about your and your family’s health and wants to ensure you are armed with information on how to protect yourself from preventable skin cancers. To equip yourself with sun-smart best practices, consider the following information. What is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer develops when there’s…
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The MEND Program and National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund would like to highlight our Members Education and Network for Dependency (“MEND”) Program. The MEND Program is designed specifically for NYCDCC members and their dependents to help them address mental health issues…
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April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Testicular cancer affects 1 in 250 males, and is the most common cancer among males aged 15 to 35. To promote awareness of this particular cancer, the NYCDCCBF is providing our membership this brief educational article, in cooperation with our partners at Memorial Sloan Kettering (“MSK”). What is Testicular Cancer?…
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NYCDCC Training Center (“CTC”) Holds 52nd Annual Graduating Apprentice Exhibits and Open House Event
On Wednesday, April 5th, the NYCDCC Training Center ("CTC") hosted its 52nd Annual Graduating Apprentice Exhibits and Open House event. As always, the highly anticipated exhibition once again served not only to showcase the skills apprentices have learned during their last four years at the CTC, but it also provided…
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Resources for Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month, and to promote this cause, the NYCDCCBF is offering you a list of resources for stress management. Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but by recognizing stressors and understanding how they impact us, we can take better care of ourselves and lead happier, healthier…
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Congratulations to the 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 academic year. Each student will now receive a $3,500.00 per year scholarship, which…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day and National Women in Construction Week
Not only is today International Women’s Day, but this week is also National Women in Construction Week, a time to honor women and promote them as an integral part of the construction industry. For its part, the New York City District Council of Carpenters (“NYCDCC”), which consists of nine Local…
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Resources for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the NYCDCCBF would like to offer resources to help you learn more and take action toward prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer. Click here for a helpful brochure from our partners at Memorial Sloan Kettering (“MSK”), with information including: Risk Factors Symptoms…
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