Archives - January 1970
Archives - January 1970
Study Reveals Link Between Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder, Most Prevalent Among Young Men
As legalization and use of cannabis (marijuana) continues to increase, researchers are discovering more about cannabis’ health effects, especially in young people. According to a study led by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, young men with… read more...
June is National Cancer Survivor Month
June is National Cancer Survivor Month, which makes it a great time to once again highlight the NYCDCC Welfare Fund's partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center via MSK Direct. Through MSK Direct, eligible NYCDCC Welfare Fund participants, dependents, family, and friends are afforded an opportunity to receive the highest-quality… read more...
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:… read more...
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… read more...
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… read more...
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… read more...
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?… read more...
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… read more...
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… read more...
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… read more...
