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A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT

PAUL CAPURSO

F irst, I want to say thank you I can’t say it’s been easy or what I was
for your support and for
expecting, but I promise to continue
electing me as President
union even better than when I started.
and Assistant EST of the to work as hard as I can to make this
New York City District Council of We have a great team here. I’ve worked
Carpenters in February of this year. with EST Joseph Geiger and Vice
It is a privilege and an honor to serve President Michael Cavanaugh in several
as your President and continue to previous positions and I look forward
grow and protect this great union. to working with them more closely
When I was first elected, I could to help shape a stronger union. We
have never imagined what my first have a dedicated team of executives, We will get through this as
few months as President would be representatives, and administrative staff a union – together.
like, but tough times make tough who work ‘round the clock to provide
people. I have never been prouder our members with the services and Construction has always been a big
to help lead our Council than I have information they need to be successful. part of my life. I enjoy building this city
been during these difficult times. We are a union family and, just like a and working closely with my brothers
family, we take care of each other. and sisters to construct a finished
With over 30 years in the union, I have product. I truly love what I do and
seen it all. I have experienced the ups To ensure that our members receive even though I have faced some tough
and downs of the economy and the necessary information, we have challenges in my career as a carpenter,
industry, and I have rebuilt this city bolstered our communications to be I’ve always continued. This is no
after devastating disasters. During all more frequent and accessible. Please different. I will continue to fight my
of it, I worked my way up from the field continue to check the District Council way through this with you all and we
to foreman, field super, delegate of website (www.nycdistrictcouncil. will come out the other side stronger
Local 157, trustee, financial secretary, com) and our social media channels than we were. That is my promise.
part-time instructor at the Carpenters for important information. Likewise,
Training Center, and eventually to lead please reach out to your business In Solidarity,
regional manager and now my current representative or member services for
position at the District Council. any questions you may have.

RESPONSES TO EEOC SURVEY NEEDED

In compliance with U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requirements, the New York City &
Vicinity District Council of Carpenters (“District Council”) will be sending you a survey asking about your race/
ethnicity and gender. The EEOC states that survey replies returned anonymously are not acceptable, so please fill out
the entire survey.

This survey is not in any way related to any political issue, COVID-19, or any other current events. The survey was
in the works for several years and is in response to a specific requirement of the EEOC. Please know that the District
Council will only report overall statistical numbers and will not identify any individuals by name. Your information will be
kept confidential and will not be used for any purposes other than for compiling overall statistics.

You can fill out the survey now by visiting this link: https://www.nycdistrictcouncil.com/eeoc-survey/
Please help us comply with the EEOC by promptly filling out and returning the survey.

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact EEOSurvey@nycdistrictcouncil.org or Yariela Carvajal at (212) 366-7500.

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