A Taft Hartley fund, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Benefit Funds is a non-profit providing comprehensive, valuable benefits to over 25,000 working and retired union members and their families. The Benefit Funds exist for the sole benefit of its members and eligible dependents. The mission of the Benefit Funds Office is to properly administer the plans of benefits and deliver superior service to our members in all respects. Through the Welfare, Pension, Annuity and Apprenticeship Funds, NYCDCC members enjoy health, vacation, and scholarship benefits, a defined monthly pension at retirement, a defined contribution benefit, and apprenticeship and journeymen training, all at little or no cost to the members.