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The "F.O.W." was founded by Bill Walsh,
Charlie Egan, Robert Iulo, Jimmy Engelhardt, Stephen Gayda, Kevin
Wagner, Ken Bluhm, Larry Lavalle, Hugh Coogan, Ed Hanover, and
many other concerned members from Locals 20, 45, 157, 608,
926, 2090 in New York City. We have been around since
April 16th,2004 and have grown to over 250 members. As a
group, we are helping to "raise the standard" of Architectural
Woodwork in and around New York
City.
At our April 24th, 2008 monthly
gathering, we celebrated our fourth year anniversary. We
are a non-profit, volunteer organization trying to bring
together union brothers and sisters. 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. In the last
few years the woodworking end of the business has taken a bad
hit. 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"MDF".
Medium-Density Fiberboard should 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.
The "Union Label" is something
that all union members should hold in high regard. The
F.O.W. are dedicated to protect this
symbol of our great history.
Through our
commitment, experience, and respect for the craft, the Fraternal
Order of Woodworkers have established relationships with our
brothers and sisters, that will last a
lifetime!
Over the
past four years, the F.O.W. has enjoyed comradery, and
union solidarity. With our monthly guest speaker's who come
down to educate, enlighten and motivate our members, we as
a group, can be a strong part of this great
union.
"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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Call Fraternal
Order Of Woodworkers at (646) 247-4380
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