“Savage v. Tweedy” lawsuit settled!
The Savage v. Tweedy lawsuit has been settled. Anyone interested can see below for the official statement from the Council which tells the story of how we got there. Also included is the Settlement itself.
Important information re: Oregon and SWWA H&W
Please see the attached for important information regarding upcoming changes to the Oregon & SW Washington Health and Welfare plans. This is the same information that was mailed to all effected members recently.
Help OHSU create jobs!
Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) is asking for help to obtain a $200 million capital construction bond. They need people like UBC members in Oregon to urge their legislators to vote YES in funding this bond. If this bond goes through, OHSU is receiving… Read More
Carpenters in high demand according to study
According to a recent survey conducted by the AGC, the trades are currently facing a shortfall of skilled crafts people. This is a good problem to have, and was an expected problem. With many Baby-Boomers taking advantage of retirement in the next 3-7 years, the… Read More
Dathan Williams Press Release
Official Press Release for recent charges filed on Dathan Williams of Black Bass, and JRW Structures. Update: July 24, 2014: SEATTLE, WA- After a long investigation by the NW Carpenters, the Seattle Police Department, Washington State L&I, and many others, Dathan Williams enters a guilty… Read More
Scaffold Agreement TA
Your bargaining team has reached a Tentative Agreement with the Scaffold Industry contractors for Washington, Oregon, and Northern Idaho. Your bargaining team is recommending a YES vote on this proposal. Ballots must be postmarked by August 5th, to be counted on August 9th. Below is… Read More
Alaska wage allocation vote results
The ballots have all been counted, and the results are as follows: 275 Ballots were received, of that 47 were disqualified leaving 228 total counted. Option A– 84 votes Option B– 142 votes Mis-marked– 2 Option B is the choice with 62%. Which means $0.50… Read More
Tentative Agreement reached in Montana
Your bargaining team has reached a tentative agreement for the Montana Area Master Agreement. Your bargaining team is recommending a “yes” vote. You should soon receive your ballot and overview letter in the mail. Attached is the letter that you will be receiving, and the… Read More
Tentative Agreement reached in OR & SWWA Wall & Ceiling
Your negotiating team has reached a tentative agreement with the Oregon/ SW Washington Wall & Ceiling Association. Your negotiating team strongly recommends a “YES” vote. You should see ballots arriving in the mail soon, and will need to be received by June 26th to be… Read More
Tentative Agreement reached for WA State Wall & Ceiling
Your negotiating team has reached a tentative agreement for the Washington State Wall & Ceiling Master Agreement. Your negotiating team strongly recommends a “YES” vote. You should see ballots arriving in the mail soon, and will need to be postmarked by June 25th to be… Read More