More than 750 proud union members, families, and friends came together to celebrate 260 newly minted journeymen and journeywomen from the northern Illinois region at the MACRC’s 52nd annual Apprentice Graduation Dinner!
These graduates represent the future of our union and they’re ready to build it.
Special thanks to the distinguished guests and speakers who joined us to honor their hard work and achievements as they begin the next chapter of their union careers. The list of speakers included EST Kevin McLaughlin, UBC Midwestern District VP Mike Kwiatkowski, UBC CITF Executive Director Bob Jacobson, MACRC Training Program Chairman Jerry Thiel, IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea, CFL Secretary-Treasurer Don Villar, and MACRC Training Program Executive Director Craig Triplett.
Congratulations, Class of 2025! You’ve earned your place in the Brotherhood. The best is yet to come.
