What a turnout we had for demo day on a new project in Chicago restoring the childhood home of Civil Rights martyr Emmett Till into a museum commemorating the Till Family legacy of courage and forgiveness. Working with other trades, our members will be installing new windows at the restored building that will house a […]
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We were honored to have Col. Andy Pannier join us today at our delegate meeting in St. Louis. Col. Pannier, the 55th Commander of the Army Corps of Engineers’ St. Louis District, discussed updates to all the lock & dam projects on the inland waterways that produce millions of work opportunities for our members. Col.
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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 Fall/Winter 2025 Edition Of The Union Carpenter magazine is available to read now! In the new issue, you can read about upcoming and ongoing construction projects happening around the Regional Council, including an exciting Mass Timber project happening in Kansas City. Also included in this issue are photos and commentary from the UBC’s 43rd
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We are thrilled to announce that Tony Janowski has been recognized as a 2025 Notable Leader in Sustainability by Crain’s Chicago Business! This spotlight is a testament to his tireless dedication to building a more environmentally conscious future and an even brighter one for our members through the countless work opportunities he helps create. Tony
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Recently, Butler Community College partnered with Mid-America Carpenters’ Regional Council of Apprentice & Training Program and Pittsburg State University to enhance technical careers in carpentry. This partnership offers apprentices a pathway to a two-year associate degree from Butler and a four-year bachelor’s degree from Pittsburg State. This was a group effort led by Training Director
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The National Coalition of Labor’s open enrollment period for Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability insurance has begun, and will run through the end of December. During this period, active members in good standing can purchase this coverage with no medical questions! Members can purchase up to $400,000 in life and AD&D for themselves (formerly $350k)
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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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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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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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