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July is National Ice Cream Month
YOU SCREAM, WE SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! Now, we know what you must be thinking… ice cream isn’t the ideal health food, and also doesn’t scream wellness. Well, for the most part you’d be right, but living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t necessarily mean depriving yourself of… read more...
Board of Trustees Announces Reduction in Fees Charged by NYCDCC Annuity Plan Funds
Great news! The Board of Trustees has approved a reduction in the fees charged to participant’s individual accounts effective July 1, 2014. The fees will be reduced from 0.25% to 0.10%. You will soon receive notification in the mail from Prudential detailing the reduction in fees (if you haven’t already… read more...
Congratulations to the 2014-15 Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winners
Twenty-five students were awarded the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship for the 2014-15 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 NYCDCC Benefit Funds would like to extend our congratulations to the… read more...
June Vacation Checks Update
A number of members have recently called the Benefit Funds to inquire about your upcoming June vacation checks. To help answer your questions, we have prepared the following update: The vacation checks (covering the 1st quarter of 2014), will be mailed Friday, June 6, 2014. If you wish to… read more...
June is National Safety Month
Whether it be on the job site or in your home, we should always be thinking SAFETY FIRST! Life is full of bumps, scrapes, and bruises, and sometimes it throws us a curveball that we weren’t ready for or expecting. Unfortunately, there’s no foolproof way of removing and/or protecting ourselves… read more...
Member Services to Extend Phone Hours on Mondays Beginning June 2nd
Beginning Monday, June 2nd, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds Member Services Department will be extending our phone line availability on Mondays from 5PM to 6:30PM. This change is being made to give members a wider daily timeframe to call in with their benefits questions. Once the change takes place, our new… read more...
Empire BlueCross BlueShield Offers Special Programs to Eligible Welfare Fund Participants
NYCDCC members who are eligible participants in the Welfare Fund not only have medical coverage available to them, but they are also entitled to take part in special programs offered by Empire BlueCross BlueShield. Among the special programs that Empire BlueCross BlueShield offers are 24/7 Nurseline and Future Moms. 24/7… read more...
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
Let’s get physical! Now that the warm weather is finally upon us, there’s no better time to start getting into shape and developing an exercise routine than right now. We know that many of you will say, “I want to, but there’s just not enough time in the day.” We… read more...
The NYCDCC Benefit Funds is now on Facebook
In case you haven't seen or heard, in an effort to connect with members on a more personal level, the New York City District Council of Carpenters (NYCDCC) Benefit Funds is now on Facebook! If you want to receive breaking news about your benefits, tips for using your health and… read more...
Labor Technical College Hosts 45th Annual Graduating Apprentice Contest
On Wednesday, April 16th, the NYCDCC Labor Technical College (LTC) hosted its 45th Annual Graduating Apprentice Contest. The exciting event not only featured competition among highly skilled apprentices, but it also served as a showcase for industry trends and demonstrations as well. Considering all the action, it was no surprise… read more...
Important Notice to NYCDCC Members Filing for Unemployment
It has come to our attention that some NYCDCC members who have been out of work long enough to qualify for Unemployment Insurance (Click HERE to check New York State qualifications) have been listing the NYCDCC Benefit Funds as their last employer when filling out the application. This is NOT… read more...
WC&C Offering 12 College Scholarships in 2014
The Association of Wall Ceiling & Carpentry Industries of New York, Inc. (WC&C) is now offering twelve (12) $3,000 scholarship awards for 2014. Applicants must have a parent who is a member in good standing with the New York City District Council of Carpenters. Scholarships will be open to both… read more...
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month! Too often individuals who are suffering from alcoholism, or have a loved one suffering from alcoholism suffer in silence. There are feelings of shame, guilt, and hopelessness. It can be a very isolating and lonely feeling. But the NYCDCC Benefit Funds is here to… read more...
Available Scholarships for 2014 Increases from 10 to 25
The New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund is pleased to announce an increase in available Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarships for 2014. “Qualifying Children” of the membership will now have an opportunity to receive 1 of 25 available scholarships. The previous amount available was 10. This means… read more...
Benefit Funds Creates User Guide to Help Members Manage Benefits
The New York City District Council of Carpenters Benefit Funds would like to take this opportunity to let you know about some exciting changes that have recently taken place within our organization. As you may be aware, effective February 3, 2014 the Benefit Funds went live with a new benefits… read more...
Retiree Premium Statements Mailed on March 4th
Please be advised that Retiree Premium statements were mailed on Tuesday, March 4th. If you haven't yet received your statement, you should do so shortly. In the interim, please do not send your payments to Chase Bank or the Benefit Funds Office until you receive a payment coupon from the… read more...
Prescription Discount Cards Mailed from “Big Apple Rx” Unrelated to NYCDCC Benefit Funds
Recently, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds received word from some members that they had received prescription discount cards in the mail from a company called “Big Apple Rx.” Given that your prescription benefit is through Express Scripts, some members were confused as to why they had received this mailing. To be… read more...
Prescription Discount Cards Mailed from “Big Apple Rx” Unrelated to NYCDCC Benefit Funds
Recently, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds received word from some members that they had received prescription discount cards in the mail from a company called “Big Apple Rx.” Given that your prescription benefit is through Express Scripts, some members were confused as to why they had received this mailing. To be… read more...
NYCDCC Labor Technical College Event
Save the Date! On Wednesday, April 16th, 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 LTC's full announcement below: read more...
March is National Nutrition Month
March is “National Nutrition Month,” so let’s talk nutrition! How many of us made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and get fit? We’re sure a lot of us did. Now for the better question... how many of us have followed through with that resolution? We’re going to guess… read more...
