September 8, 2021 Letter to Members Dear Washington NWCU Members, Housing, childcare, and living expenses are at an all-time high and the gap between workers and the ultra-rich is growing. Our members are working long hours and there is a tremendous amount of frustration with… Read More
An extension was reached Friday, August 13, 2021 to continue good faith bargaining with the AGC and in accordance with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Sections 8(b)(3) and 8(d). The extension expires September 3rd. Thank you for all of the feedback you have provided… Read More
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) For immediate release –August 10, 2021 Carpenters Union Commends Senate, President Biden on the Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure FrameworkUnion carpenters are ready to build back better. Washington, DC—The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (“UBC”)… Read More
The Washington Area Tentative Agreement did not pass with a 60% NO vote by our members (2,272 Yes; 3,471 No votes). See results here: buildnw.org/WWAresults As soon as we have more information to share, we will be in touch on social media, through texts and… Read More
The vote for the Washington AGC Tentative Agreement failed with a 52.2% no vote (Total Votes: 2,955 No; 2,690 Yes): buildnw.org/WWAresults. Please note that the Extension executed between the parties remains in effect through July 30th. As soon as we have more information to share,… Read More
Washington Member ObligationsObligaciones de Miembros de Washington Washington Brothers and Sisters, We have a Collective Bargaining Agreement in place that has been extended through July 30th. SECTION 1. It is mutually agreed that there shall be no strikes, lockouts or other slow down or cessation… Read More
Washington Members! Join with your bargaining team on Monday, July 19th from 6:00 to 7:30PM for an information session on your Washington Area Master Tentative Agreement. Meeting Location: Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, Emerald Room (17620 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98188) Satellites Locations:Local 70… Read More
The Journeyman Leadership Program is a three day program geared towards developing the strong qualities of members on the job and in their lives – leadership, communication, mentoring and collective action. Members learn where the UBC came from and where its headed, and, importantly, how to lead it. Learn More
