Author: Denise Echevarria, union member, Local 157 As a mother of eight, life hasn’t always been easy. For many years, I lived in Section 8 housing, working minimum wage jobs to pay the bills, all while ensuring my children had food on the table. Sustaining my family was difficult, and with little opportunity for advancement, […] READ MORE

Job Description Under supervision of the Supervising Dockbuilder of the Staten Island Ferry, does carpentry and repair work in connection with docks, piers, bulkheads and ferry terminals; performs related work. EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS: Does dock carpentry and framing. Repairs docks, piers, bulkheads and ferry terminals. Works as a crew member in operation of pile […] READ MORE

Job Description • Under supervision, perform installation and repair work involving rough, finish and general carpentry. • Install, repair and replace flooring, partitions, window frames and sashes, door frames and doors and other related components of buildings and structures. • Install, repair and replace boardwalks, fences and screens. • Construct and repair toolboxes, movable and […] READ MORE

New York City District Council of Carpenters will conduct a recruitment campaign from June 1, 2022 through May 3, 2023 for 25 carpenter apprentices. Applicants must obtain a lottery card, in person, at the New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center (NYCDCC Training Center), 395 Hudson Street (Clarkson Street entrance) New York, NY […] READ MORE

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of a much beloved NYCDCC Training Center Instructor, Charlie McReynolds. Charlie will forever be part of the NYCDCCTC. His years of loyalty, dedication, friendship, and mentorship will never to be forgotten. Charlie also worked for the CITF for many years and was loved by […] READ MORE

Job Description Installs, repairs, and replaces flooring, partitions, window frames and sashes, door frames and doors, and other related components of buildings and structures. Installs, repairs and replaces boardwalks, fences and screens. Builds and repairs tool boxes, movable and fixed sashes, doors and wooden office furniture, playground, park and school equipment. Builds and rebuilds truck […] READ MORE

Members are asked to attend the Hardhat Memorial Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral on Thursday, April 28th to remember all the construction workers who were injured or who lost their lives on worksites in New York City and the surrounding areas during 2021-2022. Don’t forget to wear your hardhats. Where: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, 460 Madison […] READ MORE