The January raise allocation is as follows:
$.25 in the health fund and $.15 into the annuity.

Besse Corp., The 1 billion dollar cogent project in Rensselaer, is expected to begin in March.

Beginning at the September monthly union meeting, members who are in arrears will not be admitted to the meeting. Please make sure to bring your dues card to help the warden expedite the seating process.

The executive board has approved the sale of the Satelite office in Glens Falls. Please refer all union matters to the Albany office.

Beginning on January 1st 2007, stamps will no longer be issued for benefits payments. We will instead be moving to a voucher system. Your vacation checks will be automatically mailed to you in August and February of every year. Any questions pertaining to your benefits should be referred to the benefits office.

As of February 2007, the benefits office has relocated to the same building as the Union hall. The benefits office is now located at 1284 Central Ave. in Albany. The Telephone Numbers will remain the same.

Any member who is interested in Joining the Member Action Committee or for more information,
Please contact the organizing department at 489-0160 or stop down to the hall and talk to us in person. MAC meetings are held on the Thursday following the regular union meeting @ 4pm at 1284 Central Ave.

Also if you see a non union job or if there are non union carpenters or contractors working on your job,
please contact us and let us know.

Anyone who has pictures of any events, members or construction projects
is encouraged to contact the webmaster.