Council News

Whether you’re a seasoned construction veteran or someone seeking to start a career through our acclaimed apprenticeship and training programs, joining the UBC is a great way to take your career to the next level.

A union membership means more than having a job. It means building a career. And to have a career means having the strength, protection and peace of mind of union benefits. Collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and an experienced staff help empower and safeguard you in the workplace, day in and day out.

A Sun-Times series spotlighting the people and professions that keep Chicago thriving. Labor movement profiles are made possible by the Chicago Federation of Labor.

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Journeymen needed for our UBC Journeyman Leadership Programs at our International Training Center in Las Vegas. For more information about this program contact your local union now!

As we look forward to taking a break and celebrating Labor Day, let’s remember to honor all the Carpenters who came before us, as well as all the other working men and women, who have fought tirelessly for worker’s rights.

The far Southeast Side of Chicago has always had a strong connection to the labor movement, unions, and its values. At one point the region was the largest steel producer in the world, providing the iron and steel that helped build this City. Chicago’s Southeast Side is where the Chicago Labor Day Parade first began its journey

One of the most colorful parade in Chicago, the 26th Street Mexican Independence Parade celebrates Mexican Independence with floats, mariachi bands and dancing in the streets.

The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters (“CRCC”) submits the following comments concerning the proposed amendment to 29 C.F.R. § 29 concerning Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (“IRAP’s”).

The proposed rule states that the Department of Labor proposes to only recognize Standards Recognition Entities (“SRE’”) that seek to recognize Industry Programs in sectors without significant registered apprenticeship opportunities and that the Department expects to identify the construction industry as a sector where registered apprenticeship opportunities are already significant.