Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council

Hundreds Celebrate Northern Illinois Apprenticeship Graduation

October 8, 2025 / Council News, Training News

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 […]

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Union Carpenters Revamp Overland Park Farmers Market

October 1, 2025 / Council News, Contractor News

This $34 million project to renovate the farmers market and Clock Tower Plaza is being driven by Union members and our signatory contractors.

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Carpenters Making Improvements For Flood Prevention

September 23, 2025 / Council News, Safety News, Contractor News

This crew is working with Keeley Construction to stop continual flooding in the Old Town area of Eureka, MO. Nearby Flat Creek is prone to flash floods when the Meremac River gets too high. The $7 million flood wall and pump station will attract new business and residents who have stayed away due to expensive

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Carpenters Take To The Streets On Labor Day

September 1, 2025 / Council News

The extended MACRC family took to the streets on Labor Day to celebrate working people and show our Union pride at Parades in Rockford, Schaumburg, Belleville, and Granite City, IL and Desloge, MO. Thanks to these proud members of the Mid-America Carpenters and their families who took time on their hard-earned day off to show

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Floorlayers Upgrading Missouri Hospital

August 22, 2025 / Contractor News, Council News

We checked in on this crew helping Missouri Baptist Medical Center upgrade their hospital in St. Louis. Our members with Rhodey Construction, Diverzify commercial flooring and Friend Acoustical Ceilings are trusted pros when it comes to getting the job done safely in busy hospital settings.

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Union Carpenters Restoring Chicago Aquarium

August 8, 2025 / Council News, Contractor News

MACRC members are keeping the pedal to metal on the Shedd Aquarium restoration project.

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Piledrivers Working On Improvements To KC Port

July 2, 2025 / Contractor News, Council News

Union Carpenters working for Massman Construction Co. are working on the Missouri River near downtown Kansas City. Our members are driving pile to extend the working area for Port KC. With the added space, the terminal will be able to move more barges through the port increasing commerce throughout the region.

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Former MACRC EST Named General Vice President Of UBC

June 18, 2025 / Council News

Congratulations to our former EST Gary Perinar who was just named General Vice President of the UBC! It’s a point of pride for the MACRC to see one of our own go from working carpenter to Local President to EST to Vice President of the UBC! GVP Perinar is as dedicated to this Brotherhood as

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Carpenters Signing Days Welcome New Members

June 2, 2025 / Council News, Training News

These high school graduates are signing to join the Brotherhood and start their new career.

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MACRC Contracts And Bonds Manager Retires

May 30, 2025 / Contractor News, Council News

Today we bid farewell to our Brother Bob Lid (3rd from left), who is retiring after serving the Regional Council for 24 years as the Manager of the Contracts and Bonds Department. Bob’s unwavering dedication played a huge role in ensuring that our Agreements are fair, our contractors are accountable, and our members are protected.

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