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TO: ALL LOCAL UNIONS, STAFF & BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES FROM: Gary Perinar, Executive Secretary-Treasurer Effective Jan. 15, 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed one of his first executive orders, 2019-02 “Executive Order Strengthening Working Families.” The governor’s executive order requires the Illinois  Department of Labor (DOL) to review all pending cases within 60 days and to forward […]

"When I read construction industry journals and talk with contractors and owners, the buzz is all about a looming worker shortage. In fact, many job sites already are short-staffed, but I contend that the real trouble isn’t a worker shortage—it is a skilled worker shortage."

Since the MCL kicked-off , our members have saved thousands of dollars in discounts, services, and legal costs.!

Skilled and Trained Carpenters Build Homes

Announcing New Healthcare & Pension Improvements!

The Carpenter's Forum June 2019 Edition Now Online

Pay Less Out-of-Pocket for Your Health Care Needs

Dollars For Diabetes Carpenters Softball Team 2019

Anti-Union IRAP's threatens our apprentice programs and therefore theatens Union Carpenters pay, benefits and safety.

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.