Council News

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch stopped by the Regional Council’s Delegate meeting on Saturday to congratulate our members on all their hard work getting the state’s clean energy bill passed into law! Speaker Welch was instrumental in getting the bill across the finish line and making sure it contained the strongest labor standards in the

Residential Carpenters will see a $2.24 per hour increase in their wages and fringe benefits thanks to a rate increase that went into effect Oct. 1. The increase includes a $1.50/hour increase in wages. In the last 3 years under EST Perinar’s leadership, residential carpenters’ wages have increase $4.50 per hour! Thanks to all our

The Union Carpenter Magazine is published twice a year, delivered by mail in its all-inclusive form to tens of thousands of union carpenters. Happy reading! CLICK HERE

The MCL/Voya Open Enrollment period for Supplemental Life, AD&D, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance begins from October 1st to October 31st . As a member or retiree in good standing with the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, you and your family are eligible to take advantage of additional benefits we have secured for you through

Today the historic Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act was signed into law! This legislation is huge for Union jobs! It includes: – Strongest labor standards in the country for wind and solar projects. – Project labor agreements required for all utility-scale wind and solar projects. – Prevailing wage required for all non-residential clean energy

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Last month, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America celebrated its 140th birthday. It’s a source of great pride for our Regional Council that the UBC was founded right here in Chicago by visionaries who knew that forming a Union presented the best opportunity to give skilled carpenters a

Fiesta del Sol, held annually in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, is the largest Latino festival in the Midwest, drawing more than 1 million attendees every year. The Chicago Regional Council was a sponsor at this year’s festival through a partnership with radio station La Ley and our participation was a huge success! We appreciated speaking to

Here’s a great story about Local 792 members giving back to the Rockford community by teaching carpentry skills to local students and helping them build treasure boxes appearing around the town!  CLICK HERE to read more from the Rockford Register Star! 

The U.S. Department of Labor recently rescinded a joint employer rule that made it easier for cheating subcontractors to skirt minimum wage and overtime protections for employees. The new rule will help to ensure a level playing field for union contractors and responsible employers. Learn more HERE. #StopTax Fraud

As Worth Township’s pandemic emergency food initiative winds down, residents in need of food are encouraged to use the food pantry.