Media Resources

November 3, 2023

Misclassification costs the New York construction industry. We have to fix it.

As a former union carpenter who started his own construction company, Mike Kane who operates Kane Contracting in New York has seen the issue from both perspectives. He states misclassification is a growing problem in the industry and the “long-term consequences are dire”. He calls for a concerted effort from policymakers and district attorneys to enforce existing labor laws for this “crime”, promote fair competition and protect the interests of honest contractors.

October 4, 2023

The Professional Carpenter Magazine

Look for familiar faces and projects in the lastest issue of the magazine!

October 3, 2023

Gallup Poll Finds More in U.S. See Unions Strengthening and Want It That Way

We have compiled and summarized some of Gallup’s recent findings about Americans’ feelings about labor unions.

September 27, 2023

Want a Little Help Tracking Your Certs? Opt-in for Text Reminders

Subscribe to the new Training Text Notification Service. Then, when you have a certification or qualification expiring, you will receive a monthly text notification giving you a warning at 90, 60 and 30 days before expiration.

September 11, 2023

Hochul Signs Wage Theft Law for NY

Wage theft in New York state will be a form of larceny, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul having signed a bill which was a top legislative priority for union carpenters.

Unrepresented carpenters have increasingly been the victims of wage theft by unscrupulous employers, who also use the tactic to gain an illegitimate competitive bidding advantage over honest employers and union carpenters. The new law is expected to have a significant positive impact going forward.

September 6, 2023

NASRCC Adds Staff in NY, CT

Congratulations and welcome aboard to Sister Erica Weborg (326) and Brothers Ardemar Torres (326), Jack Lang (290) and Vincent Battaglini (279) who have just started as full-time representatives with the union!