Attention UBC members in the Northwest! You now have online access to your Mix 20/20 Dispatch Profile at the link below: Mix 20/20 Member portal To log on, simply provide your Member ID (just the 8 numerical digits) and 4 digit pin code just as… Read More
The Savage v. Tweedy lawsuit has been settled. Anyone interested can see below for the official statement from the Council which tells the story of how we got there. Also included is the Settlement itself.
Please see the attached for important information regarding upcoming changes to the Oregon & SW Washington Health and Welfare plans. This is the same information that was mailed to all effected members recently.
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
Margaret Ellings became the first woman initiated into the United Brotherhood of Carpenters in October 1935. The establishment of a women’s committee within the United Brotherhood of Carpenters is one of the most important developments in the union’s recent history. Visit ubcsisters.org