Carpenters Local Union 279 - Hudson Valley

08/21/2026

ATTENTION LOCAL 279 MEMBERS:

Only 10 days remain to enroll in the Voluntary Income Protection (VIP) benefits before enrollment closes on August 31, 2026
Eligible, actively working members can enroll with guaranteed acceptance—no medical tests or health questions. These benefits are designed to help protect you and your family financially if an off-the-job injury, illness, or surgery keeps you from working.
Once this enrollment closes, members will not have another opportunity to enroll until next year. Take a few minutes to review the available benefits and make an informed decision before the deadline:
www.asttu.org/carpenters279
314-282-8289

08/06/2026

Brendan Hynes, a First Year Apprentice who joined our local 3 months ago, spoke to the Yorktown town board last night about his excellent experience to date and how apprenticeship made his life better.

08/04/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Austin Caston. A brother we lost too soon. He would have celebrated his 21st birthday today. RIP

07/16/2026

06/29/2026

If you haven't already done so, take a few minutes to review the exclusive benefit protections available to you before enrollment closes. Visit www.asttu.org/carpenters279 for more information.

06/18/2026

It's almost that time for our annual fishing trip!!!!!!! This year it is on Sunday, September 27th from 8am-3pm. The boat leaves PROMPTLY at 8am. Tickets are $40 each with a limit of 4 tickets per member. Everyone had a great time last year so let's enjoy this year as well.

The Boat leaves from:
Jack's Bait and Tackle
551 City Island Ave
Bronx, NY 10464

Clams and Squid are included in the price for Bait. Worms are not supplied and must be purchased separately.

06/11/2026

Sign on to Galaxy to see events that are happening with your local. You can now earn points for participating in certain MUP events.

05/15/2026

Today Local 279 BA Gus Marciante was present when the Wappingers Central School District approved the PLA for their Capital Improvement Project.