At the May 20, 2017 quarterly meeting delegates voted to make our organization a sanctuary organization by adopting the following declaration: We declare that the PNWRCC is a sanctuary organization that welcomes, defends, and fights to protect immigrants. We publicly affirm that we will neither… Read More
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 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
Eric Franklin May 18, 1952- March 28, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Eric Franklin. Throughout his life Eric lived as an activist for various causes, of which worker struggles and labor were a major focus. Eric… Read More
As of Monday February 4, 2013, the state of Alaska will be under the umbrella of the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters. We welcome the nearly 3000 brother and sister Carpenters from Alaska to our Council.
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