Attached is the list of all candidates that have been endorsed by various Carpenter Locals and the Regional Council. By now you should have received your ballot. Please make your voice heard and vote! OR Endorsements 5-13-16 Chinese kiteskites kites for salekites for kids
This notice is to inform you of an upcoming distribution of the total package increase of $1.49 that was negotiated in 2016. As you may be aware Healthcare costs continue to rise and the stock market continues to be unpredictable. Therefore, the bargaining parties have… Read More
The $7.5 billion Jordan Cove LNG facility in Coos Bay, OR hit a setback on March 11, 2016 when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) denied the applications of Jordan Cove LNG and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline (“Pacific Connector”). Specifically, the FERC stated that the public… 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
Thanks to the hard work of active UBC members, an amendment to the City of Portland noise ordinance which would have severely and negatively impacted pile driving within city limits, was defeated last night. Complaints from residents in Portland’s Pearl District prompted a city task… Read More
ACT NOW- Vote to come 2/26/16 CALL YOUR WA SENATOR 1-800-562-6000 to Pass 2SHB 2804 providing College Tuition for Surviving Family Members of a Fallen Highway Worker on WA Transportation Projects. Washington’s highway worker families need your help. As constituents please ask your Senator for their Vote… Read More
The PNWRCC Delegates were treated to a short talk on the wood framing industry. Durning the presentation 15 new UBC members were introduced and met with a standing ovation from the delegation. These wood framers spent the morning discussing the industry in which they came… Read More
Volunteering usually requires you to drive to a location and spend a few hours. Sometimes our lives are so busy, we just can’t find the time. Do you have 5 minutes to volunteer for your Union? Here are some ways to help your Union… Read More
Be aware that the REAL ID Act as passed by Congress in 2005 is starting to effect certain Federal projects around Washington. Below is a notification from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your Union Representative, or the… Read More
The Pacific Northwest Regional Council was offered to send 180 UBC journey level members to the International Training Center on March 3-6, 2016 for the UBC International’s “Journeyman Leadership” (a.k.a. 300 Hitter) program. 180 journey-level Carpenters from our Council can take part in this exciting training!… Read More
Apprentices are great for business: helps recruit and develop a highly skilled work force; improves productivity and the bottom line; provides opportunities for tax credits and employee tuition benefits in some states; reduces turnover costs and increases employee retention; and creates industry-driven, flexible training solutions for local and national needs. Learn More