Local 1 Carpenters Picket Kattara Construction
Our carpenters won’t back down from any contractor who attempts to flaunt these standards.
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Council News
WATCH: The Growth and Strength Of The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council
The future is bright for the MACRC and 2023 will be another booming year for work across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Iowa.
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For Veteran Members, ‘The Sky’s The Limit’
Navy Veteran Robert Denton (Local 97) talks about his new career as a carpenter.
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Metro East Apprentices Gain Valuable Experience
Recently, two Local 662 Apprentices gained some great, hands-on experience building some houses in Belleville, IL.
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New Arboretum Welcome Center Taking Shape
The new Johnson County Arboretum Welcome Center in Bucyrus, KS, is taking shape thanks to Union Carpenters.
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Panasonic Breaks Ground On Massive Electric Vehicle Battery Plant
The facility is expected to create thousands of jobs in the region and fundamentally impact the local economy.
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Illinois Workers Rights Amendment Passes
Illinois voters approved a massive bill enshrining workers rights on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. Click on the video above and hear what Illinois members had to say about the Amendment and what means for organized labor in Illinois. Thank you for standing with organized labor!
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A One Stop Shop For Voting This November
Mark your calendars for Nov. 8 and be ready to cast your ballot. If you don’t remember who’s on your ballot, that’s okay, we have you covered – head over to the UBC Election Center, type in your address and see a sample ballot for your area, review the candidates and make a plan to
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320 Apprentices Honored At 49th Annual Graduation Dinner
Union pride filled the air Friday night at our 49th Annual Apprentice Graduation Dinner in Lombard where 320 4th-year apprentices received certificates and officially became Journeymen.
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Update Your Contact Information
To improve member communications, as well as, keeping every member informed of union news, leadership classes and other council information, we’re asking you to take time and update your contact information. Follow the prompts on the form and fill out your local union #, UBC ID #, name, cell phone, address and email. By updating
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