Washington state carpenters should have received their ballots to vote in the upcoming primary elections. Your Local Political Committees, Locals, and Regional Council have compiled a list of candidates that have a proven track record of standing up for working families! Please make sure you… Read More
Below are candidates endorsed by the Local Unions in Oregon. Ballots should arrive soon. Make sure you cast your vote by May 21st to ensure your voice is heard! #GOTV Name Office Area Patrick Trapp Port of St. Helens St Helens Chris Wig Willamalane Parks… 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
We all know that construction workers are more likely to have their wages stolen than other industries. That is why the Regional Council has been working with lawmakers to address this problem. In short, HB 1395 and SB 5565 hold a general contractor responsible for… 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
Members across Washington have reviewed the records and issue platforms of candidates running for office. How you vote is up to you, but we hope that you will take these local union recommendations into account for when you go to cast your ballot. Election day… Read More
Oregon primaries are just around the corner! Do you need to know who your Local thinks best upholds the values of organized labor? Here is the most updated list of endorsements to help. #GOTV Candidates Local Endorsements 05-10-18
View the pdfs below to find out how your Washington State Representatives score on worker issues. The links in the pdfs direct you to more information. Report organized by score 2018 Washington Legislative Report Card – Score Report organized by district 2018 Washington Legislative Report Card… Read More
VOTE BY NOVEMBER 7 See below for the list of candidates endorsed by the Locals that cover Washington. Make sure your voice is heard, vote in this important election! CENTRAL AND EASTERN WA Web Endorse 10-23-17 East JW SOUTH PUGET SOUND Web Endorse 10-23-17 South JW… Read More
Attached is the full list of candidates endorsed by Local Unions in Washington state. Feel free to print this out and share with other carpenters on the job. As always, please remember to fill out your ballot and return it by August 1st! WA-Primary-Endorsements-08-2017
Our founding president, Peter J. McGuire worked tirelessly on the job sites across the country with his fellow Carpenters to organize the union. In 1881, he organized a Chicago convention to form a union. Representatives from 11 cities joined him and they produced a constitution and structure. Learn More