The Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters and International Union of Operating Engineers Locals 302 & 612 re-joins the WA State Building Trades Council Seattle, WA July 11, 2016- Effective August 1, 2016 The Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters and International Union of Operating… Read More
The Telephone Town Hall Tentative Agreement explanation and electronic vote process for the AGC/GCCA Agreements experienced a high number of unforeseen technical difficulties. The Contract Administration Department has heard a number of concerns from members of calls being dropped, unable to connect, or not being… Read More
The Ballot Committee met on May 24, 2016 and counted ballots for several agreements. Six agreements were ratified today. The results of the “YES” votes are as follows: Western WA Wall and Ceiling Agreement- 60.94% Regional Scaffold Agreement- 67.90% Eastern WA Area Master Agreement- 76.65% Central WA Area… Read More
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
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
WESTERN WASHINGTON AGC On 6-2-2015 we recounted and added in addition ballots that were received after 5-22-2015 but postmarked on or before 5-20-2015. We received an additional 180 ballots 76 YES 53 NO 51 Challenged (Postmarked after 5-20-2015) That brings the final Ballot count for… Read More
Pacific Northwest Regional Council Staff have met with the Wyoming Contractors group multiple times over the course of the last few months. After some in-depth discussions we were able to reach the attached Tentative Agreement. Your bargaining team strongly recommends a “Yes” vote. Ballots must… Read More
Our bargaining Team met with the Montana Contractors Group and reached a Tentative Agreement that we believe addresses the issues of the membership. Please review the following overview of the Tentative Agreement. Your Bargaining Team strongly supports a yes vote. May 22, 2015- UPDATE- Agreement… Read More
The PNWRCC and the MEA have bargained in good faith and have developed an agreement that the parties feel have met and or exceeded the goals and intents stated in the letter below. The MEA has a long term track record of working with the… 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.
Workers who complete apprenticeship programs earn $300,000 more over their lifetime than peers who don’t. Learn More