Local 157 member Jasmine has found economic stability, job security, women-led mentorship, and a career she loves thanks to union carpenters and contractors. She is proud to build the future of New York alongside her union brothers and sisters!
I have become a more confident and determined person. I found community and mentorship. I gained a deep sense of pride in my contributions to building a better New York for generations to come. And I have security that those things cannot be taken away, because I know my union and the union contractors we work with are committed to providing quality, sustainable careers for New Yorkers like me.
I quickly learned that I loved carpentry, and I loved building the backbone of the city I call home. Joining a union made me realize that working in construction didn’t have to mean hopping from job to job with no idea of what would come next. My job, my livelihood, and my safety are all protected. My job also offers me high-quality healthcare and retirement security so that I can retire comfortably when my career comes to an end. I can rest assured today knowing that I can count on a stable future tomorrow, with quality pay and benefits to support me and my family for decades to come.