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The fall brought many great events throughout the Council. Three of these events included receptions with construction employers and the Carpenters union, where not only networking took place, but also honoring and recognizing industry partners.

In September at the construction industry employers’ event at the Boston training center, a dedication was made to Thomas J. Gunning, late executive director of the Building Trades Employers Association. Not only did Gunning represent building trades contractors, but he also served on many labor-management funds with the Carpenters union and was a great industry partner. At the reception, the second-floor space of the training center was dedicated to Gunning. Executive Secretary-Treasurer Joe Byrne unveiled a plaque alongside Tom Gunning III and other members of the Gunning family. This dedication will continue to be a reminder of the work and commitment Gunning showed over the years.

More than forty industry partners gathered in Connecticut at the Yalesville hall and training center for a networking event that featured an update on a state training initiative. Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto and the Connecticut Technical Education & Career System (CTECS) gave a presentation about their collaboration with Local 326. The partnership provides high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to gain real-world, paid experience with an employer and obtain classroom credit.

In November, an event was held at the Carpenters hall in Albany, NY, which included area contractors, NASRCC leadership and staff members. This meeting provided the opportunity to gather feedback from signatory contractors and was also an opportunity to present NASRCC initiatives involving recruitment efforts. These collaborative meetings continue to be of value for both the employers and the union.