Wage Theft in the Construction Industry
By: Val Hoyle, Oregon Labor Commissioner Oregon can be a great place to live and work. We have one of the highest minimum wages inthe nation and some of the strongest worker protection laws. Many of these workers’ rights arethanks to unions, advocates, and forward-thinking… Read More
Stolen: A Grit NW Podcast Series
Wandering through our city streets looking at all of the buildings, bridges and roads, you would never know that hidden behind many of those structures are stories of fraud, theft and abuse. In the new series from the Grit NW podcast called Stolen we explore how… Read More
Building a Better Understanding of Mass Timber
By: Josh Kulla in Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce | April 13, 2021 1:58 pm Tradespeople and engineers might be surprised by how much they can teach each other. That was one of the key takeaways from a recent pilot program hosted by the Tallwood Design Institute last month… Read More
Fundamental culture change sought for building industry
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
Información
Reunión Virtual Informativa en EspañolMartes, 9 de Febrero, 6 pm *Para miembros del estado de Washington. Pasos a seguir para registrarse para asistir a la reunión. Use esta liga para registrarse para asistir a la reunión. Ingrese su correo electronico y envíe su registro. Revise… Read More
PNW WILDFIRE RESOURCES
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
PNWRCC- Resolution on BLM
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