It was a banner day at the Illinois State Capitol for the Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield day of action. More than 300 tradeswomen from throughout the state converged at the capitol today to lobby lawmakers on behalf of a new resolution advocating state-level policies that strengthen pathways for women in the trades. Local 237 member […]
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Strong Alone, Unstoppable Together is more than the MACRC’s registered trademark, it’s a guiding principle to who we are throughout our geographical area. As a result, we improve the lives of our membership, our communities and we attract employers who see the value of our skills and professionalism. Being mindful to not disrupt the relationships
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Recently, the Regional Council hosted the official grand opening of our brand new 55,000 square-foot training center in East Moline. This new state-of-the-art facility will be used to train thousands of union carpenters and millwrights for the growing work across the Quad Cities region. Thank you to all the members, apprentices, instructors, contractors, and MACRC
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The Mid-America Carpenters are working on the $280 million redevelopment on the famed Thompson Center in downtown Chicago. This is one of the city’s most high-profile projects and Union Carpenters are the go-to workforce to make sure the job gets done right. The building’s facade and internal systems will all be replaced as the building
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In East St. Louis, Union Carpenters with Plocher Construction are building on an already impressive success story. The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Community Center is undergoing a $20 million expansion, including this soon-to-open wrestling center. An East St. Louis native, Joyner-Kersee shot to fame in the 1980s as the first American woman to win Olympic gold in
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The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council welcomed seven new apprentices at signing day events in Kansas City, MO and Belleville, IL.
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The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council is honored to partner with True Patriots Care to recognize and support those who have served as members of the armed services.
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It’s the tallest building currently under construction in the city.
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MACRC members were all over the greater Chicagoland area recently volunteering their time for National Rebuilding Day.
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Carpenters recently completed a new circular ramp for the terminal.
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