NJCCT NEWS
Union Carpenter Skills Competition 2008
Back by popular demand is the Union Carpenter Apprentice Skills Competition.
This unique carpenter event has officially become a bi-annual event.
Competition '06 saw 50 union carpenter apprentices competing in an
exciting live hands-on format. Guests were able to watch competitions
involving drywall, metal studs, form work and mill cabinetry. In addition
to the competition there were 30 exhibitors, 6 AIA accredited technical
seminars and construction demonstrations. 2008 is shaping up to be
bigger and better!
Whether you are interested in attending and walking though, taking
in an AIA accredited seminar or want to more more about exhibiting,
please visit www.skillsnj.org
for details.
TWIC
-Transportation Workers Identification Card
As you may already be aware, our Federal Government is implementing
a safety and security program referred to as the Transportation Worker
Identification Card or TWIC. Working through the Department of Homeland
Security, Transportation Security Administration and the Coast Guard,
the TWIC card will be a required credential for all outside contractors
and their employees performing contracting work at designated sensitive
facilities in New Jersey. The credentialing process involves individuals
submitting to identification verification and a background screening.
DHS is asking that individuals bear the cost of the card, approximately
$140.00, in a process managed by their third-party administrator,
Lockheed Martin.
In order to keep New Jersey Union Contractors, who hire New Jersey
Union Carpenters, competitive in the workplace, the NJ Carpenter Contractor
Trust (NJCCT) is offering a program that will pay for the cost of
the TWIC Card.
In conjunction with the NJ Regional Council of Carpenters, Building
Contractors Association of NJ, Associated General Contractors of NJ,
and the Drywall Interior System Contractors of NJ, the program is
being offered immediately and on a basis of need.
At this time we ask that you contact the NJCCT offices in order to
learn more about this important job-site initiative. You can access
the TWIC website at www.tsa.gov/twic to learn if your worksite will
be impacted by this program and for the facility deadline requirements.
Your timely response to this matter may be critical to your current
or next job.
Please contact:
Phillip E. Cooney, Director
NJ Carpenter Contractor Trust
732-225-1300
pcooney@njcct.org
"Inside
Carpentry"
A half hour Caucus Up Close special that takes an inside look at
the profession of carpentry, featuring a diverse panel of four guests
in various stages of their carpentry careers. Featuring Eddie Enderle
(#620), Maria Kukuc (#2018), Earl McPherson (#2212), and John Robbins
(Epic Interiors)
Log on to www.caucusnj.org
for information.
NJCCT
continues NJN Public Service Announcement through 2008
The NJCCT 30-second Public Service Announcement which began airing
on the New Jersey Network (NJN) on February 6, 2006, continues through
2008. This PSA celebrates the labor-management partnership between
the New Jersey Regional Council of Carpenters and their Union Contractor
Employers. The campaign is designed to illustrate the professionalism
of Union Carpenters and Union Contractors. The PSA airs during the
NJN News Broadcasts, Sunday Morning Public Affairs Programming.
Log on to www.njn.net
for NJN Broadcasting information in your area
NJCCT Helps Kick-off Rutgers 2007 Football Season!
The :30 second spot is the latest media campaign developed by NJCCT
in support of Pro-Union messaging. These spots will air three times
per game—pre-game, in-game, post game. In addition to the radio
spots there is NJCCT signage in the stadium and advertisements in
all home game programs.
Click here to listen to the commercial
