July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, and the Fund Office is highlighting information about these rare forms of cancer, as well as our partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Sarcomas are cancers that begin in a bone or soft connective tissue (such as muscle, nerves, and tendons).… read more...

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On Thursday, June 12th, the Board of Trustees celebrated the twenty-five recipients of the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship at a luncheon in Manhattan. Each year, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund offers a Scholarship Program (known as the “Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship”) for unmarried, dependent, biological, or adopted children of… read more...

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As an NYCDCC member, your hard work helps build financial security for you and your family in the form of pension benefits, annuity benefits, and savings. However, these assets can make members – especially retirees and older members –targets for exploitation, scams, and fraud. With this in mind, the Fund… read more...

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June is National Cancer Survivor Month, and the Fund Office would like to honor all the NYCDCC families who have been and continue to be affected by cancer diagnoses. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, family member, or friend, cancer presents many challenges and difficult emotions. With this in mind, we… read more...

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NYCDCC Retirees and Surviving Spouses: You may have already received, or will soon be receiving a mailing from the NYCDCC Benefit Funds requiring you to complete and sign an affidavit attesting to the fact that you are the rightful individual receiving your retirement benefits. This process is occasionally undertaken by… read more...

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Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will likely get skin cancer? May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and as summer begins, we would like to remind you of the importance of protecting yourself from the sun. Being Safe in the Sun The two main risk factors for skin… read more...

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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 Monday, June 2nd. You should check your balance by end-of-day on the 2nd to confirm receipt of your payment. You can do so… read more...

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the NYCDCC Benefit Funds would like to highlight the Members Education & Network for Dependency (The MEND Program). Established in 2016, the MEND Program is led by an accredited staff that provides assistance to participants and their dependents in addressing and finding treatment… read more...

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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 2025-2026 academic year. Each student will now receive a $3,500.00 per year scholarship, which… read more...

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On April 9th and 10th, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds hosted three Retirement Seminar information sessions for members approaching retirement. Over two hundred NYCDCC members and their guests attended the events at 395 Hudson Street to learn about a wide variety of important topics related to retirement planning, as they prepare… read more...

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Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Common stressors include major life changes, family and relationship issues, work, money, and health. Life can be very stressful when someone is dealing with several of these at the same time. On top of the discomfort stress causes, it can also lead to… read more...

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April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and the Fund Office is sharing helpful information about this cancer provided by our partners at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK). Approximately 1 in 250 males will develop testicular cancer during their life, many of them between the ages of 15 and 35. Risk Factors… read more...

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On April 9th and 10th, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds will be hosting a Retirement Seminar for select members. We invite you to learn more about retirement planning with Fund Office staff and vendors, so you can look forward to your new chapter with clarity and confidence. ......................... **This event is… read more...

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the NYCDCCBF would like to share information with our members so they can make informed decisions regarding their health. By 2030, colorectal cancer in people under age 50 is expected to nearly double. Fortunately, 9 out of 10 people survive colorectal cancer when… read more...

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Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? Many Americans’ diets consist of high levels of saturated fats, sodium, and added sugars, and these dietary patterns can lead to serious health issues, including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease. These complications can lower both the quality and length of… read more...

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Please be advised that your "March" vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, will be issued on or about Friday, February 28th. You should check your balance by end-of-day on the 28th to confirm receipt of your payment. You can do so… read more...

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  To stay up to date with your personal Annuity plan information, we recommend you create an Empower account at empowermyretirement.com. Registering Your Annuity Account Through Empower Creating an account and logging into Empower’s website will allow you to do the following: - View your statements and plan documents -… read more...

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February is American Heart Month. In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death. There are many factors that contribute to heart disease, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, stress, and lack of quality sleep. Fortunately, you and your loved ones can be proactive and take… read more...

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As an NYCDCC Welfare Fund participant, you and your family have access to a dedicated team of world-renowned cancer specialists at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to guide you through your unique cancer journey, wherever you are. MSK Direct: Frequently Asked Questions What is MSK Direct? The NYCDCC Welfare… read more...

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As a carpenter, you face a variety of workplace conditions, environments, and hazards. Winter can be a particularly challenging season, as cold weather brings freezing temperatures, slick workspaces, high winds, and other potentially dangerous conditions. To promote safety on the jobsite, the Fund Office is sharing information provided by the… read more...

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