Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) is asking for help to obtain a $200 million capital construction bond. They need people like UBC members in Oregon to urge their legislators to vote YES in funding this bond. If this bond goes through, OHSU is receiving… 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
Official Press Release for recent charges filed on Dathan Williams of Black Bass, and JRW Structures. Update: July 24, 2014: SEATTLE, WA- After a long investigation by the NW Carpenters, the Seattle Police Department, Washington State L&I, and many others, Dathan Williams enters a guilty… Read More
Your bargaining team has reached a Tentative Agreement with the Scaffold Industry contractors for Washington, Oregon, and Northern Idaho. Your bargaining team is recommending a YES vote on this proposal. Ballots must be postmarked by August 5th, to be counted on August 9th. Below is… Read More
The ballots have all been counted, and the results are as follows: 275 Ballots were received, of that 47 were disqualified leaving 228 total counted. Option A– 84 votes Option B– 142 votes Mis-marked– 2 Option B is the choice with 62%. Which means $0.50… Read More
Your bargaining team has reached a tentative agreement for the Montana Area Master Agreement. Your bargaining team is recommending a “yes” vote. You should soon receive your ballot and overview letter in the mail. Attached is the letter that you will be receiving, and the… Read More
Your negotiating team has reached a tentative agreement with the Oregon/ SW Washington Wall & Ceiling Association. Your negotiating team strongly recommends a “YES” vote. You should see ballots arriving in the mail soon, and will need to be received by June 26th to be… 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
There has been a tentative agreement reached between the AGC & GCCA and the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters. The negotiations committee, which is, comprised of Council staff and Rank and File members from Oregon and SW Washington, unanimously recommends a YES vote. After… 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