The Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters represents over 20,000 craft men and women in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. We make sure skilled laborers on the job have access to improved safety, wages, benefits and working conditions.
The Carpenters Union prepares our members with the skills and training for a career in construction trades. We are committed to a fair day’s pay, safe work site, secure retirement and inclusive work site for all workers. Find out how to become a member today. LEARN MORE
Being a Union Carpenter is more than a job or a career. It is a partnership with your fellow brothers and sisters to build skills on the job and in your life. Being a Carpenter is an opportunity to do more, learn more and put yourself on the path to success. LEARN MORE
Scholarship Fund
The Carpenters want the best opportunities for its members and their families. Children of members are eligible for an annual scholarship for higher education. Find out about scholarship opportunities for your family through the PNWRCC Scholarship Fund. LEARN MORE
Training and Apprenticeships
Your job as a Carpenter is an opportunity for a successful career. Find out how to improve your skills and earning power with apprenticeship training and continuing education at your area Training Center. Get your career started in building trades. LEARN MORE
Margaret Ellings became the first woman initiated into the United Brotherhood of Carpenters in October 1935. The establishment of a women’s committee within the United Brotherhood of Carpenters is one of the most important developments in the union’s recent history. Visit ubcsisters.org