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Due to the high unemployment rate caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act will take effect beginning July 1st.

Here's a great interview with new Helmets to Hardhats Executive Director David Porter about drawing veterans to the building trades.

The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Benefits Funds recently presented a wide-ranging webinar.

Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, alongside the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), industry leaders, labor leaders, and public officials, have developed industry-specific guidelines for safely operating.

Regrettably, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Chicago & Cook County Building & Construction Trades Council is unable to host its Annual Bernard J. Spatz “Dollars Against Diabetes” Softball Tournament this summer.

Local 1 Steward Rick Haisler talks about why joining the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters was the best decision he has ever made for him and his family.

CRCC Executive Secretary-Treasurer Gary Perinar wrote an op-ed in last week’s Chicago Sun Times about the importance of union membership during a global pandemic.

Executive Secretary-Treasurer Gary Perinar recorded a commercial airing on every network in the region thanking all CRCC members.

Q & A UPDATE Q: Is there any financial relief being offered for an individual who is still working, but has had their hours cut in half due to COVID-19? Are they eligible to apply for unemployment for hours they have lost?  A: Anyone who is unemployed or underemployed should file for unemployment and IDES