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The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters is launching an aggressive campaign to raise public awareness about pervasive tax fraud in the construction industry and calling on elected officials to help crack down on subcontractors who cheat the system. CLICK HERE to read more
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CHICAGO, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters is calling on the Illinois General Assembly to pass the Climate Union Jobs Act to put hundreds of thousands of union tradespeople to work as the state transitions to a clean energy economy over the next decade. Illinois Reps. Lawrence Walsh Jr., Marcus C. Evans and Jay Hoffman and Sens. Michael Hastings and Sue […]
Last year, 9-year-old Jameson Tyler asked his mother Lisa if he could get a backyard fort but his mother, hoping to deflect young “Jamo” from this endeavor, told him he’d need to get a permit from the mayor of Mokena. To Lisa’s surprise, Tyler and a group of friends drew up some plans, hopped on […]
The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters is partnering with high schools across Illinois to offer career pathways to students interested in the building trades. The Regional Council’s Career Connections program is designed to help high school teachers introduce students to basic and intermediate carpentry, advanced skills in commercial and residential construction, and the essentials of construction site safety. The […]
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America leads the way in training, educating, and representing the next generation of skilled construction professionals. This latest issue was just released, check out page 11 “Chicago Workers Hear Call To Trade Up!” Other highlights include what’s going on in each district, an article on the fights […]
The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters has endorsed State Sen. Mike Hastings (D-Frankfort) in his bid to replace retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jess White. Hastings announced his candidacy earlier this month at the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Apprentice and Training Center in Elk Grove Village, where he showered praise on the men and […]
Carpenters Endorse State Sen. Mike Hastings for Secretary of State Read Full Article »
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Illinois Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Information Read Full Article »
Though there is light at the end of the tunnel with COVID-19, we know many of our members are still at risk of losing their health insurance benefits due to a loss of work caused by the pandemic. I want to let you know the Chicago Regional Council is once again taking action to not […]
Chicago Plan Health Insurance Eligibility Extended Read Full Article »
Just A reminder to show your Union pride by purchasing apparel at the new CRCC online store! Union printer Stars & Stripes just opened the new online store for members who want to purchase t-shirts, hoodies, polos, jackets and other apparel with the Chicago Regional Council’s logo. Please note you can add your local union […]
Buy Union Merch at New CRCC Online Store Read Full Article »
The Union Carpenter magazine is published three times per year, delivered by mail in its all-inclusive form to tens of thousands of union carpenters. Happy reading! CLICK HERE
The Union Carpenter Magazine – Winter Edition is HERE! Read Full Article »
