The Fraternal of Order of Woodworkers
New York City Union Carpenters
"Tuer Frater"
About us:
"The Fraternal Order of Woodworker’s" organization was instituted on April 16th, 2004 by concerned members from the New York City District Council of Carpenters. From all the support, we have helped to preserve our union and protect the trade. With close to four hundred active woodworking carpenters pulling together, we have helped make our union prosperous for all sisters and brothers. As a group, we are "raising the standard" of architectural woodwork and forging ahead to preserve this honorable craft.
The "Fraternal Order of Woodworkers" provides the opportunity for union carpenters who have a love for this fine craft, to get together and share the things we all have in common. We offer all members a place for education, good times, friends and support. At our monthly gatherings, we also discuss important current issues that affect all our members. We always have a good turnout for our charity drives and fishing trips. We must try to keep the pride, integrity and tradition of this great craft alive.
In 2006 the F.O.W. embarked on a mission to curtail the use of the hazardous product known as Medium-Density Fiberboard. "MDF" must be handled under safer guidelines. This cancer causing product is being used and cut everyday on our job sites putting all workers at risk. Union Carpenters will lead the fight to help have this product banned at the work place and homes across America. We have been in contact with industrial hygienist's and doctors from Mount. Sinai who have guided us in our efforts to help protect all workers. With the help from Mrs. Alice Freund, we now have a "MDF Carpenters Fact Sheet" that has been implemented into the NYCDCC Health and Safetey program as well as the Chigago District Council. "Dan Rather Reports" show has shown interest in our efforts and has been down to a few of our meetings. We have had responses from City Hall and NYCDCC on this vital matter. We hope that 2011 will hold some promise to ban or at least curtail this issue. Please check out the MDF Page on this site to download a copy to distribute on jobsites.
The "Union Label" is something that all union members should hold in high regard. It took many years and perseverance to make it mandatory to stamp all union made products. The F.O.W. is committed to protect and defend this mark of our great history. We support the mandatory “Steward Stamp Number Report” initiated by the delegates of The New York City District Council of Carpenters back in 2006. This helps to safeguard architectural woodwork production installation and handling in the New York City district. Always check for the union stamp. It is your obligation to do this and protect what we all stand for as good union members.
Through our commitment, experience, and respect for the profession, the Fraternal Order of Woodworker’s have established relationships that will last a lifetime!
Over the past seven years, we have enjoyed unity, and union solidarity. With our monthly guest speakers, fishing trips, charity work and camaraderie, we as a group, are a necessary part of this great union. All union carpenters are welcome to join, but must be sponsored by a current member.
We would like to thank everyone who has helped to make the F.O.W. a success over the last seven years! Our guest speakers Hilti, Festool, DeWalt, Local 2090, Milwaukee and many others who participated, are deeply appreciated.
"We should not lose sight of our character as a trade union, and sink ourselves into a mere benevolent society or insurance company ... We must elevate the craft, protect its interests, advance wages, reduce the hours of labor, spread correct economic doctrines and cultivate a spirit of fraternity among the working people regardless of creed, color, nationality or politics." Peter J. McGuire.
Anyone interested in volunteering for our charity work with the Sisters of Life, Soldiers’ and Sailor's effort or other projects we are involved with, please contact our Community Affairs Department.
The "Fraternal Order of Woodworkers" provides the opportunity for union carpenters who have a love for this fine craft, to get together and share the things we all have in common. We offer all members a place for education, good times, friends and support. At our monthly gatherings, we also discuss important current issues that affect all our members. We always have a good turnout for our charity drives and fishing trips. We must try to keep the pride, integrity and tradition of this great craft alive.
In 2006 the F.O.W. embarked on a mission to curtail the use of the hazardous product known as Medium-Density Fiberboard. "MDF" must be handled under safer guidelines. This cancer causing product is being used and cut everyday on our job sites putting all workers at risk. Union Carpenters will lead the fight to help have this product banned at the work place and homes across America. We have been in contact with industrial hygienist's and doctors from Mount. Sinai who have guided us in our efforts to help protect all workers. With the help from Mrs. Alice Freund, we now have a "MDF Carpenters Fact Sheet" that has been implemented into the NYCDCC Health and Safetey program as well as the Chigago District Council. "Dan Rather Reports" show has shown interest in our efforts and has been down to a few of our meetings. We have had responses from City Hall and NYCDCC on this vital matter. We hope that 2011 will hold some promise to ban or at least curtail this issue. Please check out the MDF Page on this site to download a copy to distribute on jobsites.
The "Union Label" is something that all union members should hold in high regard. It took many years and perseverance to make it mandatory to stamp all union made products. The F.O.W. is committed to protect and defend this mark of our great history. We support the mandatory “Steward Stamp Number Report” initiated by the delegates of The New York City District Council of Carpenters back in 2006. This helps to safeguard architectural woodwork production installation and handling in the New York City district. Always check for the union stamp. It is your obligation to do this and protect what we all stand for as good union members.
Through our commitment, experience, and respect for the profession, the Fraternal Order of Woodworker’s have established relationships that will last a lifetime!
Over the past seven years, we have enjoyed unity, and union solidarity. With our monthly guest speakers, fishing trips, charity work and camaraderie, we as a group, are a necessary part of this great union. All union carpenters are welcome to join, but must be sponsored by a current member.
We would like to thank everyone who has helped to make the F.O.W. a success over the last seven years! Our guest speakers Hilti, Festool, DeWalt, Local 2090, Milwaukee and many others who participated, are deeply appreciated.
"We should not lose sight of our character as a trade union, and sink ourselves into a mere benevolent society or insurance company ... We must elevate the craft, protect its interests, advance wages, reduce the hours of labor, spread correct economic doctrines and cultivate a spirit of fraternity among the working people regardless of creed, color, nationality or politics." Peter J. McGuire.
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Anyone interested in volunteering for our charity work with the Sisters of Life, Soldiers’ and Sailor's effort or other projects we are involved with, please contact our Community Affairs Department.
Call the Fraternal Order Of Woodworkers at (646) 247-4380
