Retiree Spotlight – Local 158 Member, Steven Bromiley
What made you decide to be a carpenter? Following in my father’s footsteps. Do you have any fond memories from your time? All the guys, the comradery of all…
Retiree Spotlight: Local 158 Member, Edmund Reilly
Why did you choose to be a carpenter? My father was a brick layer so I’ve been in construction as long as I can remember. I had an opportunity with…
An Interview with Carpenters Who Care
Kevin McCarthy Jr. is a carpenter. He’s the son of another Carpenter who’s been in the Union for over 30 years, and has been a hardworking member of local 158…
National Opioid Epidemic Awareness
Opioids are depressants, meaning they slow down vital body functions including breathing and heart rate. In 2016, the number of opioid overdoses was 5 times what it was in 1999.…
Retiree Spotlight – Member Testimonial
Cancer affects everyone, someway, somehow, and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters community is no different. To help bring awareness to this terrible disease, long-time carpenter and proud Local Union 167…
Body Mechanics on the Job
Construction is one of the most physically demanding industries in the United States. As a result, backaches and pain in the shoulders, neck, arms, and hands are some of the most…
Heart Health
Heart Disease in the United States The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type is coronary artery disease, which can cause heart…
Diabetes Awareness
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and…
Breast Cancer Awareness
The Fund Office Staff is encourages all of our female participants 40 and older to get their free, preventative screening. Breast cancer is the 2nd most common type of cancer…