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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The official emblem of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America was adopted at the Fourth General Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, August 1884. The motto inscribed therein, “Labor Omnia Vincit,” translated from Latin means “Labor Conquers All Things.” Learn More