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Economic Development—Construction is one of the most reliable barometers of our economy. When responsible contractors perform the work, the State can pay their bills and New Jerseryans work. Click here to see professional Union Contractors.
Health Benefits—At the core of the union construction industry is the belief that a hard days work deserves fair wages and benefits. Union Carpenters and Contractors have a self-paid health care benefits system that keeps New Jerseyans well and our State fiscally healthy. Click here and visit Carpenter Funds.
Partnership—union carpenters and contractors have been partners for decades. Their cooperation benefits the end-users of construction services with on-time and on-budget performance. Click here to see the partners.
Training—A self-funded system with three state-of-the-art training centers. The four-year apprenticeship enables New Jerseysans to learn a trade and earn a paycheck simultaneously. Upon graduation, the program qualifies individuals for 25 credits at a 2–year college or 45 credits at a four year institution. Click hear to see the Training Centers.
Craftsmanship—Through training, tradition and pride, Union Carpenters and Contractors begin each day and every project knowing they must perform in order to be considered the benchmark of the industry. Click here to see examples of craftsmanship.
Payroll Taxes—State and Federal income taxes, social security with an employer match, Medicare with an employer match and State/Federal unemployment taxes are an anticipated byproducts by government from employers. Responsible Union Contractors pay these taxes on behalf of their union carpenters. When these payments are not made due to the persistent “black market” construction practices of employing an undocumented workforce and 1099 “fraud” contractors, our State suffers the consequences. Click here to read an example.
Retirement—New Jerseyans who work hard and pay into the system deserve to retire with dignity. The union carpenter pension and annuity fund allows that to happen. This self-paid system affords the people who built our State the opportunity to retire here and enjoy the fruits of their labor. NJ Carpenter Funds.
Volunteerism—Every day, union carpenters and contractors volunteer by sharing their talents with community groups, non-profit organizations and for New Jerseyans in need. Building wheelchair ramps, Little League ball fields, or fixing a door for the elderly couple down the street, union carpenters and contractors are there. Part of our communities, integral to our State. Click here to see |
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