“I have always believed that putting in an honest day’s work is contagious and does not go unnoticed.” Sandra (“Sandy”) Truckair is a third-year scaffolder apprentice from Regina, Saskatchewan. She is well-known by Local 1985 members for her 15 years of dedicated service to the Union, including the past seven years at the CO-OP Refinery....
UBC members are proud to be part of the historic redevelopment of the former Kapyong Barracks site in Winnipeg, now officially known as Naawi-Oodena – meaning “centre of the heart and community.” Previously a military base, the land was initially transferred to the government. However, following a landmark court victory, Treaty One First Nations (T1N)...
LNG Canada is a landmark energy project located in Kitimat, British Columbia. It is Canada’s first large-scale liquefied natural gas export terminal and is the largest private sector investment in Canadian history, with a total cost of around $40 Billion. The project involves a 670-kilometre pipeline that annually carries 14 million tonnes of natural gas...
Negotiating as a unified interprovincial organization continues to pay dividends for members across the Carpenters’ Regional Council. Following success at the bargaining table in both Ontario and Alberta, British Columbia is now undergoing its annual bargaining period. Recent good-faith wage negotiations have secured meaningful increases and stronger compensation packages for members in the province, across...
Check out Mental Health: Tips, Reminders, and Finding Resources! When trying to maintain our mental health, some days can be harder than others. On difficult days, we may even feel that we’re totally on our own. As a UBC member with the Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC), you share a bond with your fellow brothers...
Q: Collaborating with the government is a big part of the work that happens at the Carpenters’ Union, could you explain what the Government Relations (GR) department does? A: Absolutely, politics intersects with our work in so many ways. As a union, we exist to protect workers’ rights and improve the working conditions and lives...
On May 15th, the Government of Ontario released its 2025 budget, in which Premier Doug Ford and Minister David Piccini continue to prioritize investment in the skilled trades. The budget includes substantial funding for construction training initiatives across the province. A key highlight is the government’s commitment to expand the In-Class Enhancement Fund by...
Helping more Canadian newcomers with foreign credentials write the Red Seal exam and join the construction industry workforce is the focus of a new United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) Canadian District project. The UBC Bridge to Red Seal project, funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Program, aims to...
Celebrating the cultural contributions, talents, and strength of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals is the primary pillar of Pride Season in Canada. Fun events are held in different regions across the country to honour the trailblazing efforts of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and some of the Locals under the Carpenters’ Regional Council will be participating. We’ve compiled a list...
The Carpenters’ Regional Council Apprenticeship Showcases are underway, bringing together the best and brightest apprentices from across the council to compete for a coveted spot in the National Apprenticeship Competition (NAC) later this year. Regional showcases are being held in Toronto, Edmonton and Regina, with apprentices competing in the trades of carpentry, drywall, interior/exterior trim,...
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