Local 275

Carpenters Local Union 275

411 Lexington Street

Newton, MA 02466

Phone: (617) 965-6100

Fax: (617) 965-9778

E-Mail: Jlee@nercc.org

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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Local 275's Quarterly Newsletters

2010

VOC

Volunteer Organizing Committee (V.O.C)

June 16, 2010 4PM

Third Wednesday of Every Month

Local 275 Union Hall

Being involved in a VOC is a great way to meet other Brothers and Sisters in the Carpenters union, learn more about the construction industry, and help increase the effectiveness of the union. Carpenters Local 275 Covers 13 cities and towns in and around the Natick Area, based in Newton they volunteer each year for things Like Newton Serves Dollars Against Diabetes street collection, golf tournament and Motorcycle Ride for Children’s Hospital Boston, Waltham facility for research for children suffering from diabetes. We also participated in the Boston Heart Walk for the American Heart Association, and Natick Days.

VOC EVENTS 2010!

The Cancer Relay for Life will be held at the Natick football field on Saturday May 22^nd anyone interested in attending please see Bruce Whitney.

Our Diabetes Drive collection will be held on Saturday June 19^th please set this date aside, this is our longest and biggest charitable event, each year with well over 100 participants volunteering to find a cure for children’s diabetes. The annual Diabetes Drive golf tournament will again be held at the Wayland Country club on Friday June 25^th

We have two events scheduled for Saturday September 11^th 2010 Natick days organized by Bruce Whitney. Please volunteer to help with the event of your choice.

I thank you all for everything you do for our VOC, with the economy and the loss of work we need to be even more aggressive and turn work over to union carpenters in every city & town in our local and voc by attending city and town meetings and getting involved in your communities. For Information on Volunteering and helping out at some of our local events please contact: Richard Scales, Chairman Local 275 VOC

“Working Today to Secure our Future for Tomorrow”

Training Classes February thru May 2010

Training Schedule 2010

Training Centers

Contact Information for Training Centers

Apprentice 2010 School Schedule & Work Reports

2010 Apprentice Schedule!

WORK REPORTS

Directions

Directions to Local 275

Take Route 30 East from Route 128

Follow 1 mile past the Newton Marriott

You will come to Auburndale Square (Fourth set of lights – Mobile and Gulf gas stations are landmarks Local 275 is the second building on the right (red brick front & American flag in the window)

PARKING: Drive past the building and turn into an alley marked Melrose Way on the right. Parking is the second driveway on the right. There are 14 parking slots available. Enter the building from the front entrance at 411 Lexington Street.

Joining

Carpenters Local Union 275 accepts applications every Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Application must be filled out in the office and can not be mailed out.

Please call to set up a time to come to the office and fill out your application so that you can meet with an agent. We are currently accepting applications but due to the slow economy we are uncertain when we will be hiring again.

Carpenters Local Union 275 accepts applications every Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Application must be filled out in the office and can not be mailed out.

For all apprentice applicants once you fill out the application you will be sent a letter in the mail scheduling you for an interview with the Eastern MA Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund. Due to the slow economy we are not sure when the next round of interviews will be. Should you need further information please do not hesitate to contact Jessica at (617) 965-6100 or email at jlee@nercc.org.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

PLEASE NOTE: This is for members who are currently working in the Union .

This is a mandatory requirement of Carpenters Local Union #275. You will receive your permanent work card at this meeting; therefore, if you do not attend you will not receive your card. This meeting is a discussion of your benefits and responsibility as a union carpenter with the New England Regional Council of Carpenters and Carpenters Local Union #275. Spouses are welcome to attend. You will receive notification by mail as to when you are scheduled.

Helpful information

Did you work out of state and need to transfer your benefits? dnn/Portals/0/Transfer funds out of state.doc

Local 275 Information

Monthly dues for Local 275 working members is $27.50 per month. We do not send out monthly invoices. Dues are due on the 1st of every month.
You must always have your dues book present at the time of payment.
No CASH ACCEPTED for dues payments. CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY!
Dues can be paid at the Local #275 Business Office (Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm), at the Monthly Union Meeting, or by mail. When mailing in your dues payments please remember to include a self addressed stamped envelope.
Should you ever fall three (3) months behind in your dues, you are considered in arrrears and loose many union benefits. Should you ever fall six (6) months behind in your dues you will suspend and are no longer a member of Carpenters Local Union 275. All apprentices that suspend will have to redo the ENTIRE intake procedure including indenture and drug testing.
Remember all dues are tax-deductable

Memorial

Please take a moment to remember those members who passed away recently. Our thoughts and prayers will remain with their families always.

The Father of Secretary Jessica Lee, Richard Lee, 59, died January 11, 2009 at home with family following a short battle with cancer.

Thomas Canty, 89, died June 18, 2009 was an Honorary member for 58 years

James Greer, 76, died March 19, 2009 was a member for 44 years

It's members like James and Thomas that have helped form this union and continued to make our union what it is today.