On Saturday, September 19th, the NYCDCC District Council will be hosting a family picnic and charity softball tournament at Cunningham Park in Queens from 9:30AM-6:00PM. Additionally, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds will have a Benefits Fair available for you and your family from 10:00AM-2:00PM. Please join us and your vendors (Express… read more...

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  New Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) explaining what your Aetna dental plan covers and how the benefits are paid have just been posted on our website in all relevant Welfare subcategories. To view the SPDs, you can visit your respective subcategory (Active NYCDC Carpenters, Retired NYCDC Carpenters, etc.), or you… read more...

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American Adventures month was founded by its spokesperson, American Adventurer Peter Kulkkula. It is the celebration of vacationing in the Americas. It is a time to explore the vast landscapes of North, South, and Central America. Many of us often take for granted the great amount of activities and adventures… read more...

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Now that the dog days of summer are here, remember that too much sun, especially without protection, can pose a serious health risk - skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. It is usually caused by overexposure to the sun’s dangerous UV… read more...

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  Get outside and start the grill- It’s National Grilling Month! Not only do you get to experience being outside in the sunshine while you cook, you also get to enjoy the health benefits that result from grilling your food. Grilled foods are known to be healthier than foods cooked… read more...

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                                                           Life changes often result in the need to update beneficiary designations for your Welfare, Pension, Annuity and Vacation benefits. You should be certain that your beneficiary designations on file at the Benefit Funds Office and Prudential reflect your current wishes. It is not uncommon for people to mistakenly believe… read more...

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                                                     In addition to using the NYCDCC Benefit Funds’ website (www.nyccbf.org), or visiting our Member Services Department in person at 395 Hudson Street, you can also find out a variety of information about your personal benefits by accessing our Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system via telephone. Our IVR system provides… read more...

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In May, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds announced that we were launching a new pilot program that would allow Pension Fund participants to meet with Pension Analysts one-on-one to discuss a variety of pension issues, including retirement options. Upon the initial launch, available times for appointments were 9:00am - 11:00am on… read more...

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Earlier today, 25 winners of the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship were honored at the Tribeca Grill in Manhattan as guests of the NYCDCC Welfare Fund’s Board of Trustees. For those who may not be aware, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund offers a Scholarship Program (known as the “Charles Johnson Jr.… read more...

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  Some participants have recently contacted the Benefit Funds to inquire about June vacation checks. To help answer your questions, we have prepared the following update: The vacation checks (covering the 1st quarter of 2015), will be mailed on Friday, June 5, 2015. If you wish to know how much… read more...

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If you like getting out and enjoying yourself, June is the month for you! It all began with Great Outdoors Week, which was established by President Bill Clinton in June of 1998. From these simple beginnings, Great Outdoors Week has since expanded to National Great Outdoors Month, which was declared… read more...

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Twenty-five students were recently awarded the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship for the 2015-16 academic year. Each student will now receive a $3,500.00 per year scholarship, which is renewable up to four years at an accredited college or university. The students will also be honored with a luncheon on June… read more...

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Great news! NYCDCC Pension Fund participants now have the opportunity to meet with a Benefit Funds’ Pension Analyst one-on-one to discuss a variety of pension issues, including retirement options. The pilot program for these personal appointments was launched in the beginning of May, and is now available to all participants.… read more...

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-Initiating Loans and Withdrawals Online, Repaying Loans via Automatic Bank Account Deductions now Available! Your New York City District Council of Carpenters Annuity Fund account is there to help provide you with income during your retirement years. It’s an important piece of your overall retirement benefits. And now, it’s easier… read more...

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                  Although the month of May was only officially proclaimed National Mental Health Awareness Month by President Obama in 2013, Mental Health Awareness Month has been unofficially observed in May since 1949. This is important because millions of Americans are estimated to suffer from mental health conditions each year. The… read more...

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We recently completed the new NYCDCC Welfare Fund Summary Plan Description (SPD) for Active Participants Working in Outside Construction and Shop Employment. Effective March 1, 2015, this new SPD replaced your previous SPD and all Summaries of Material Modifications (SMMs) that were distributed prior to March 1, 2015. Eligible participants… read more...

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[caption id="attachment_5291" align="alignnone" width="711"] Click the Image to View Full-Size[/caption] On Wednesday, April 1st, the NYCDCC Labor Technical College (LTC) hosted its 46th Annual 4th Year Graduating Apprentice Contest. The much anticipated event not only served as a showcase for competition among skilled apprentices, but it also was a platform… read more...

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Not everyone celebrates Easter, but surely we are all familiar with chocolate Easter eggs and the Easter Bunny! Over the years, many holidays have been nationally transformed from religious occasions to commercialized shopping holidays for the general public. When referring to holiday “shopping,” chocolates and candy are often the most… read more...

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April is “Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.” Because of this, we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some important information about this disease. If testicular cancer is discovered early, it’s a highly treatable cancer. It is also a rare cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2014, there were… read more...

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Save the Date! On Wednesday, April 1st, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Labor Technical College (LTC) is hosting an event for its graduating apprentice class. All are welcome to attend! Please see the full announcement below:              read more...

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