By: Josh Kulla in Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce | March 16, 2021 12:29 pm Transformation of an industry’s culture is a herculean task. But Andersen Construction CEO Joel Andersen believes the construction industry can become one that rejects racism and discrimination, even if it takes a… Read More
As we experience fires in our region, the health and safety of our members and their families is our top priority. Your employer will supply you with the PPE required to keep you safe. If you have concerns about your job site, do not hesitate… Read More
The Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters Executive Committee is proud to unanimously pass this resolution in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement on this day, Juneteenth*, 2020: We are deeply moved by the organizing efforts of hundreds of thousands of people in support… Read More
Alaska Info Meeting | May 14, 2020 @ 6PM via Zoom 1). Intros and best practices for zoom meeting 2). Shared info of Alaska Representatives for members NW Carpenters Union Alaska Representatives Contact Info: Scott Hansen, Regional Manager: Shansen@nwcarpenters.org 907-240-8699Chris Dimond, Statewide Lead: Cdimond@nwcarpenters.org 907-290-9007Stephen… Read More
Union Carpenters and their allies in are preparing for Days of Action events to bring attention to tax fraud in the construc- tion industry. The Carpenters union will hold 5 events in 4 states to highlight this crisis. Construction industry tax fraud is costing U.S…. Read More
Fighting to make the American Dream real for everyone Mark McDermott brings interactive workshops for leaders, staff, stewards, activists and apprentices with a focus on labor history, economic justice educa- tion, coalition building, communications skill building and strategic planning. He produces educational and training materials designed… Read More
The Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters and Carpenters Local 1281 (Anchorage) will be gathering this Labor Day, September 4th at 4pm to recreate a photograph of the 1917 Labor Day Parade. Crowds will gather at the Carpenters Union building located at 407 Denali Street… Read More
A bill being debated in the Alaska State Legislature will impact prevailing wage on public projects. HB 313 (read text here) will raise the threshold on when prevailing wage must be paid on a public project. The laws currently state that any project above $25,000 will… Read More
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
As of Monday February 4, 2013, the state of Alaska will be under the umbrella of the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters. We welcome the nearly 3000 brother and sister Carpenters from Alaska to our Council.
The official emblem of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America was adopted at the Fourth General Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, August 1884. The motto inscribed therein, “Labor Omnia Vincit,” translated from Latin means “Labor Conquers All Things.” Learn More