Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC) members in Alberta know the importance of scaffolding that is safe, reliable and versatile. Now they’ll have an opportunity to manufacture it thanks to a major new investment from Bartlett Group, one of the CRC’s signatory contractors. An innovator in industrial services and custom metal fabrication, Bartlett announced its new Canadian...
As part of my ongoing professional development and craft as a Red Seal Journeyperson carpenter, I am pleased to share the news that I will be part of the Tradeswomen Building Bridges delegation from November 10 to 22, 2024. Tradeswomen Building Bridges (TBB) is a not-for-profit organization focused on building North American representation in the...
This past June, Ontario Local 249 in Kingston celebrated an incredible milestone birthday of 125 years as part of the UBC. To commemorate the event, Local 249 hosted members and their families at their Training Centre for an open house, complete with food, drinks, and family activities. UBC leadership, including District Vice President Jason Rowe,...
A new summer program for 20 high school students within the Greater Essex County was recently completed by Local 494. Empowering Tomorrow’s Workers was a partnership with the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB), where students had the chance to gain hands-on experience at Local 494’s Training Centre. The diverse group of students, between...
The UBC emphasizes the importance of early education and exposure to skilled trades. Our Locals each try to do this by providing hands-on training, being involved in local community events, offering safety courses, hosting open house tours, and creating career exploration opportunities for the community and industry partners. However, our industry still struggles with encouraging...
The legal department of the Carpenters’ Regional Council lost two titans with the passing of Mark Lewis (May 28, 1962 – July 24, 2023) and John Moszynski (September 17, 1952 – June 26, 2024). Mark and John were more than just senior lawyers in our legal department – they were mentors, friends, and pillars of...
