By: Jasmine Kenchen, Local Union 157 Being a union carpenter is everything to me. It’s allowed me to accomplish tremendous growth both in my career and in my life. In the four and a half years that I have been in the trades, I’ve realized that building union is not just about a good-paying job. […] READ MORE
The NYC Labor Day Parade is back for the first time since 2019 and it’s sorely missed. Once again we welcome all NYC District Council of Carpenters members and their families to join us and march up Fifth Avenue with our fellow union brothers and sisters on Saturday, September 10th. Let’s celebrate hard working people […] READ MORE
NEW YORK – The New York City District Council of Carpenters and the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters today endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul for a full term. The regional Councils represent 30,000 union members statewide and provide a voice for thousands of New York’s most dedicated and skilled workers. “The hardworking members of […] READ MORE
DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION Job Posting Notice Job ID507228 Business Title Carpenter Civil Service Title CARPENTER Title Classification Competitive Job CategoryBuilding Operations & Maintenance Career LevelExperienced (non-manager) Work LocationRandalls Island 5-Boro Shops Division/Work UnitCW GARAGE FIVE BORO # of Positions1 Title Code No92005 Level00 Proposed Salary Range$ 97,890.66 – $ 97,890.66 (Annual) As of […] READ MORE
On Saturday, September 24th, 2022, the New York City District Council of Carpenters will be hosting a family picnic and charity softball tournament at Cunningham Park (Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY, 11366) beginning at 9:30AM. READ MORE
By: Donna Burke, union Dockbuilder Joining the New York City District Council of Carpenters changed my life in ways I never thought possible. With the union’s apprenticeship graduation quickly approaching, I can’t help but reflect on the opportunities that my own apprenticeship experience has afforded me. For the first time in my life, I have […] READ MORE
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Apply online for the next 212 Next Level Journeymen taking place October 7-10, 2021. This program is a once in a lifetime opportunity to tour our state-of-the-art International Training Center (ITC), meet other carpenters from all over the country, and most importantly, learn valuable skills needed to help build a stronger union!