Attached is the full list of candidates endorsed by Local Unions in Washington state. Feel free to print this out and share with other carpenters on the job. As always, please remember to fill out your ballot and return it by August 1st! WA-Primary-Endorsements-08-2017
With the Washington state primary elections right around the corner, please see this list of candidates endorsed by the UBC Locals that cover Washington State. Please make sure you cast your vote, and when you do- make sure to vote pro-working family! Feel free to… Read More
Please see the attached information regarding the upcoming Inland AGC Contract ratification vote. Each member working under this agreement will be receiving this same letter in the mail along with a robo-call. Inland Ratification vote SIGNED letter 4-2017 If you haven’t yet, please take a moment to… Read More
Please see attached, the job posting for a dispatch position in our dispatch department at the headquarters office of the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters. In addition to the duties as outlined in the attached job description, the successful applicant will be required to… Read More
The Carpenters Trust of Western Washington has posted a Q&A of recent pension related inquiries they have received. Please take a look, and give it a read- especially if you are a participant in the WWA Carpenter pension. This information has been provided by the… 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
Ballots are arriving in Washington state. Please make sure to vote… and when you do, vote for those who support working families! Washington State Endorsements 07.15.16 Chinese kiteskites kites for salekites for kids
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
From WSDOT: We have an opportunity at WSF for a Journey Level Carpenter. This assignment will be for a Permanent Position – 6 month probationary period. Effective July 1, 2016 the starting pay for this position is $28.85 per hour. This person will be working… 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
Our founding president, Peter J. McGuire worked tirelessly on the job sites across the country with his fellow Carpenters to organize the union. In 1881, he organized a Chicago convention to form a union. Representatives from 11 cities joined him and they produced a constitution and structure. Learn More