Fighting to make the American Dream real for everyone Mark McDermott brings interactive workshops for leaders, staff, stewards, activists and apprentices with a focus on labor history, economic justice educa- tion, coalition building, communications skill building and strategic planning. He produces educational and training materials designed… Read More
In a historic election at the November 17, 2018 delegate meeting the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters elected Evelyn Shapiro (Carpenters Local 30 Renton, WA) with an overwhelming majority of the 155 delegates present. This election marks the first woman to be elected to… Read More
Oregon primaries are just around the corner! Do you need to know who your Local thinks best upholds the values of organized labor? Here is the most updated list of endorsements to help. #GOTV Candidates Local Endorsements 05-10-18
Northwest Carpenters Union is proud to partner with Labors Community Service Agency Presents from Partners and the Portland Fire Department Toy and Joy Makers. INTERESTED IN DONATING? Donate an unwrapped gift by December 15, 2017 DELIVER TO Northwest Carpenters Union 1636 East Burnside Street Portland,… Read More
The three agreements in Oregon and SWWA were ratified after the vote count on July 15th. AGC & GCCA contracts pass: 586 yes 538 no Wall and Ceiling contract passes: 268 yes 154 no Turnout for this vote was higher than average with close to… 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
Attached is the list of all candidates that have been endorsed by various Carpenter Locals and the Regional Council. By now you should have received your ballot. Please make your voice heard and vote! OR Endorsements 5-13-16 Chinese kiteskites kites for salekites for kids
The $7.5 billion Jordan Cove LNG facility in Coos Bay, OR hit a setback on March 11, 2016 when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) denied the applications of Jordan Cove LNG and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline (“Pacific Connector”). Specifically, the FERC stated that the public… Read More
Thanks to the hard work of active UBC members, an amendment to the City of Portland noise ordinance which would have severely and negatively impacted pile driving within city limits, was defeated last night. Complaints from residents in Portland’s Pearl District prompted a city task… Read More
The PNWRCC Delegates were treated to a short talk on the wood framing industry. Durning the presentation 15 new UBC members were introduced and met with a standing ovation from the delegation. These wood framers spent the morning discussing the industry in which they came… Read More
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