Our bargaining Team met with the Montana Contractors Group and reached a Tentative Agreement that we believe addresses the issues of the membership. Please review the following overview of the Tentative Agreement. Your Bargaining Team strongly supports a yes vote. May 22, 2015- UPDATE- Agreement… Read More
The PNWRCC and the MEA have bargained in good faith and have developed an agreement that the parties feel have met and or exceeded the goals and intents stated in the letter below. The MEA has a long term track record of working with the… Read More
Attention UBC members in the Northwest! You now have online access to your Mix 20/20 Dispatch Profile at the link below: Mix 20/20 Member portal To log on, simply provide your Member ID (just the 8 numerical digits) and 4 digit pin code just as… Read More
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
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
The Virginia V has sailed the waters of Puget Sound for over 90 years. As a historic, steam-powered wooden vessel, she requires routine maintenance and from time to time more than that. Currently, she is in dry dock at Seattle’s Pacific Fisherman, on the ship… Read More
Eric Franklin May 18, 1952- March 28, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Eric Franklin. Throughout his life Eric lived as an activist for various causes, of which worker struggles and labor were a major focus. Eric… 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.
Executive Secretary-Treasurer Doug Tweedy – 92 Mike Settles – 39 Pete Savage – 0 President Jimmy Matta – 84 Scott Brineman – 48 Vice-President Jerry Auvil – 88 John Bennet – 44 Warden Jim Saenz – 59 Rockey Marshall – 73 Conductor Mike Petrish –… Read More
Your bargaining committee for Western and Central WA counted the returned ballots today. There were 2213 Total ballots returned out of the 9065 that were mailed out for a 24.4% return rate. The Contract proposal was ratified with a 81 % Yes vote. The Total… Read More
The Journeyman Leadership Program is a three day program geared towards developing the strong qualities of members on the job and in their lives – leadership, communication, mentoring and collective action. Members learn where the UBC came from and where its headed, and, importantly, how to lead it. Learn More