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On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ("FFCRA") was signed into law. The FFRCA provided two types of paid leave. The first is the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act, which allows qualifying employees up to two weeks of paid leave. The second leave expands on the Family Medical Leave Act and compensates qualifying employees for up to 12 weeks.

COVID-19 Updates and FAQs

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America leads the way in training, educating, and representing the next generation of skilled construction professionals. Read the latest issue of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Magazine here.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced he is extending his stay-at-home order through the end of April as part of the state’s effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Our hard work and efforts over the past week have finally produced major Welfare Fund improvements that will benefit our members and their families during the COVID-19 crisis. Today, the Trustees of the Benefit Study Committee approved the following to aid our Welfare Fund Plan participants.

On March 27, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) into law. This law authorizes the federal treasury to spend $2 trillion to help Americans get through the current crisis. Here are some details about several of the provisions that may be of interest to CRCC members.

Times are tough right now and a helping hand is much appreciated. The team at Midwest Coalition of Labor Credit Union is stepping up to offer a Skip-A-Payment program for members struggling financially due to the COVID19 pandemic.

Carpenters Local 13 members have been busy at Stroger Hospital of Cook County erecting a temporary drive-through COVID-19 screening shelter

The UBC is extending CITF certification deadlines for 90 days.

The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters primary concern and focus is, as always, on the health and safety of our membership, employees, signatory contractors and our communities. We intend to service and support our membership to the best of our ability during this difficult time. To halt the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in accordance with state and federal mandates we have made the following changes: