Carpenters Local 291

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!!! Factory Reps for Allegion will be doing a Door and Hardware Training Class at the Albany Training Center. The class will be held on: November 9, 2021 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Please call the Training Center to register! 518-438-0901

Leading researchers, doctors and public health officials around the world are strongly recommending vaccination against COVID-19 and its variants. Our union bel...ieves it is the best way to protect ourselves, the ones we love, and our coworkers and is encouraging members to get vaccinated. On Labor Day, we are raffling off a 2021 GMC Sierra truck loaded with options to an active member that’s fully vaccinated. All entries must be received by August 31st at 5:00pm. Visit NASRCC.org/win to enter or to learn where you can get your vaccine today. #wereallinthistogether #itsuptoyou #protectyourself #protectothers #covidsafety #jobsitesafety

Union carpenters have always led the way when it comes to safety on the job site. And we have maintained that status throughout the pandemic. The union continue...s to promote job site safety by encouraging members to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and its variants. Visit nasrcc.org/win for more details and to enter.

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!! WELDING AND CUTTING Monday, September 20, 2021 @4:30pm... CLASS DESCRIPTION This introductory hands-on course covers various types of welding and cutting. Students will get practice in oxyacetylene torch work and arc welding. The Welding Certification Test will be available upon request. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Members attending training must provide their own safety shoes, safety goggles, gloves, ear protection and hard hats. Failure to provide your own safety equipment may result in your being dropped from a particular training session. Attendance Requirements Attendance at the first training session is mandatory. 100% attendance is required for all courses that issue Certificates or Qualifications and Apprentice mandatory training. Please be on time! Late arrivals (and early departures) are disruptive to instructors and participants. Poor attendance / disruptive behavior will result in your being dropped from a particular training session. Please hit link below to register!

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!!! NASRCC WANTS TO GIVE YOU A NEW TRUCK! To encourage members to protect themselves, their families, and their co-workers and to reward those who have done so by being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters will be raffling off a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD crew cab and other prizes. Eligibility for Drawing... You can register for a chance to win the GMC Sierra if you: Are an active, journey level or apprentice member* Have 160 or more hours worked during the 2021 calendar year Are in good standing at the time of the drawing Have received 2 doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines OR 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine *FULL OR PART-TIME STAFF OF AFFILIATED LOCAL UNIONS, THE REGIONAL COUNCIL, THE UBC OR TRAINING/BENEFITS FUNDS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY PRIZES. Please click link below to enter!!

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!!! The following classes are open for registration: ICRA: Best Practices in Healthcare Construction in Occupied Facilities - Friday, August 13, 2021 - 4:45 PM Scaffold Qualification Refresher - Saturday, August 14, 2021 - 7:00 am... Please use the link below to register or you may call the Albany Training Center 518-438-0901 with any questions.

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!! Important message for Carpenters Local 291: Do you want to win a 2021 GMC Sierra truck??!! Please hit the link below for information and directions. You may also call the Training Center directly to enter at 518-438-0901. Good Luck Everyone!!! https://www.nasrcc.org/win/

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!!! The Albany Training Center will be holding a two Scaffolding Qualification Refresher courses on: Saturday, July 17th 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, the other date will be Saturday, August 14th 7:00 am - 3:30 pm... Training Information This 8-hour re-certification workshop refreshes the UBC 32 Hour Scaffolding Erector Qualification. Current regulations and new procedures and products are covered. IF YOUR CERTIFICATION EXPIRED MORE THAN ONE YEAR AGO YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THIS CLASS. You must take the 32 hour Scaffold Erector class to re-certify.

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!!! Please check the list below for classes that are now available for you to register for. It's a great time to get that OSHA certification updated, learn a new skill or take a refresher course. Hit the link below to register. Drywall Production-CP Sat, 09/11/2021 at 07:00 am ... First Aid, CPR, AED Mon, 06/28/2021 at 04:30 pm ICRA: Best Practices in Healthcare Construction in Occupied Facilities Fri, 08/13/2021 Intro to Flooring Mon, 06/14/2021 at 04:30 pm Sat, 06/19/2021 at 07:00 am OSHA 10-Hour for Construction Tue, 06/29/2021 at 04:15 pm Tue, 07/06/2021 at 04:15 pm OSHA 30 Hour for Construction Mon, 09/13/2021 at 04:15 pm Scaffold User Tue, 06/29/2021 at 04:30 pm Sexual Harassment Training Wed, 06/30/2021 at 04:30 pm Cleanroom Construction Class Thurs, 6/17/2021 at 7:00 am Welding Class Mon and Weds. Beginning 8/2/2021 at 4:30 pm Also there will be some factory Reps coming from Allegion for a Door and Hardware class. Be sure to stay tuned for dates and times!

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS! The following classes are available at the Albany Training Center. Don’t miss out register today by calling the Training Center at 518-438-0901 Fall Protection Thursday, January 28th 4:30 pm MEWPS Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Aerial Lift Update Course Monday January 25th 4:30 pm Resilient INSTALL Certification Saturday January 30th 7:00 am... Scaffold User Tuesday January 26th 4:30 pm Sexual Harassment Training Saturday January 23rd 7:00 am Welding and Cutting Tuesday January 26th 4:30 pm See more

Brothers and Sisters: The NASRCC Scholarship application is now available online at http://www.nasrcc.org/scholarship. Last year over $100,000 was awarded. Who is eligible? ... Members in good standing, and dependent children of members in good standing from any Local of the Council are eligible to apply. Children who are not legal dependents of a member are not eligible. Applicants must be enrolled in a post high school program. College level programs must consist of at least three courses of three credits each. Courses in technical or specialty schools such as automotive training or computer training can qualify if the program is at least six months in duration, is full-time, and awards a certificate or diploma. Students must have a C average to apply. Students can apply for a scholarship each year throughout their undergraduate years (not to exceed four years). The Committee will have the final say as to a particular student’s eligibility. Graduate students and students working toward a second bachelor’s degree are not eligible. What is the Scholarship process? Students will need to complete the application online using a link posted on the webpage above. The application consists of several demographic questions, an essay of between 500-1000 words and the following documents: Proof of college acceptance or proof of current student enrollment. A letter of college acceptance is required if you are a beginning freshman. Most recent high school or college transcript Note: Students must have all materials (essay, proof of college acceptance or enrollment and a copy of their transcript) ready to upload before submitting their application. When is it due? Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021. Anything received after this time will not be accepted. When will the winners be announced? Scholarship prizes will be awarded in early June. Winners of the top two prizes will be asked to read their essays at the June 2021 delegate meeting. For further details, please go to the website or send your questions to [email protected].

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!!! The Albany Training Center will be holding Welding Classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4:30 8:30. The first classes being scheduled are on Tuesday, January 26th and Thursday, January 28th. Please call the Albany Training Center to register. 518-438-0901

ATTENTION ALL MEMEBERS!! Just a reminder on upcoming Cleanroom opportunities. Please visit the link below or call the Training Center at 518-438-0901 www.nasctf.org