A new, 32-story apartment tower is being built in Chicago’s Fulton Market District. This Union-made residential building will have nearly 500 units, a 30th floor pool deck, fitness center, and much more. The luxury apartment building will be ready for move-in day in 2027. MACRC Carpenters with GC Skender are working on the job site.
New Apartment Tower Taking Shape In Chicago’s Fulton Market Read Full Article »
The momentum is building through our Organizing Department workshops and seminars. All part of our mission to grow while changing and improving lives but the real impact happens in the field. This season alone, dozens of non-union carpenters have found a new path and a stronger future as union carpenters. We’re strengthening our team, raising
Union Organizers Help New Members Grow Their Career Read Full Article »
Applications are now open for our Concrete Form Building Apprenticeship Program. Come learn from the best of the best and start your rock solid career today! The application period for the Concrete Form Builder Program is now open and will close on February 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Applications are only accepted during this time frame, so we encourage
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The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council has grown its jurisdictional boundaries to include the states of Iowa and Nebraska in a restructuring that makes the five-state Regional Council one of the largest carpenters’ Councils in the country with more than 57,000 union carpenters in Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Iowa and Nebraska. Recently, General President Douglas McCarron
There may not be a lot of sunshine these days, but when it returns there’ll be a new spot to catch some shade at the South Boeing Gallery in Chicago’s Millennium Park thanks to a new reclaimed timber pavilion crafted and installed by MACRC carpenters! This partnership with Chicago Architectural Biennial, Millennium Park, Skidmore, Owens
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The Millwrights working for Power Generation Services are the finest in the land when it comes to precision work like this.
Illinois Millwrights Work On Kincaid Power Station Read Full Article »
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
Big Signing: McCarthy Now Signatory In Kansas City Read Full Article »
The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council welcomed seven new apprentices at signing day events in Kansas City, MO and Belleville, IL.
New Apprentices Join Carpenters Union At Signing Day Events Read Full Article »
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.
Carpenters Honor US Veterans On Memorial Day Read Full Article »
Now he heads to the International Training Center in Las Vegas to see if he can win it all.
Local 58 Carpenter Wins Midwestern District Drywall Competition Read Full Article »
