Carpenters, Help Save Construction Apprenticeships! Friends and Family of the Trades Carpenters, help save construction apprenticeship by opposing the IRAP apprentice initiative – this is being by certain groups and only serves to WEAKEN our great apprenticeship programs and long term opportunity and quality of work. The federal… Read More
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
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) recently affiliated 13 Local Unions of the Carpenters Industrial Council (CIC) with the PNWRCC. Today we welcome the members of Local Unions 1017, 2761, 2197, 2750, 2767, 2780, 2784, 2949, 3091, 151, 2058, and 1136… 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
Looking for a career in Carpentry Education/Administration, where you can use your skills in carpentry and mentorship? A career with opportunity for advancement from an organization that puts its staff first, and where your experience and technical skills can thrive? A position with diversity of… Read More
What do the contracts say about weather conditions and make up days? WWA AGC – Article 16 (b) …… in the event the job is down due to weather conditions. or other conditions beyond the control of the employer, Monday through Friday, then Saturday may,… 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 working in the state of Washington should be aware that a new paid Family and Medical Leave program begins on January 1, 2019. For more information go to: www.paidleave.wa.gov/
Workers who complete apprenticeship programs earn $300,000 more over their lifetime than peers who don’t. Learn More