Members of Carpenters’ Local Unions Successfully Ratify New ICI Agreement in Ontario
April 24, 2025 Vaughan, ON – The Carpenters’ Regional Council is pleased to announce that UBC members have successfully voted to ratify the Ontario-wide collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for carpenters employed in the industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) sectors of the construction industry, resulting in an 8% increase in wages over three years (2.67% growth...
CRC Upgrading five Union Training Centres and Launching New Training Programs with Ontario SDF Funding
On January 24th, The Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC) hosted students, CRC leadership, Premier Doug Ford, and representatives from the Ontario government to announce upcoming training centre upgrades, along with expanded training programs made possible by investments from the Ontario Skills Development Fund. Five CRC Local Unions will receive funding for brick-and-mortar renovations to increase floor...
New Ste. Agathe Bridge Replaces Former Bridge, Local 343 Members Get to Work
Beginning in October of last year, Local 343 members began construction on the new Ste. Agathe Bridge, which will replace the existing bridge that opened in 1960. The Ste. Agathe Bridge is vital for the small Francophone community of Ste. Agathe in Manitoba. The community relies on the old bridge to connect to Highway 75,...
Local 93 Members Work Meticulously on the New Campus of The Ottawa Hospital
Many hardworking Carpenters’ Union members from Local 93 have been helping to construct the new campus for The Ottawa Hospital since the project commenced at the end of 2022.Currently, Local 93 members are actively working from the ground up to complete the parking garage which, when finished, will provide accessible parking for members who continue...
Building Bridges: My Experience with the TBB Delegation by Kristine Byers
As a union tradeswoman with the Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC), I have always believed in the power of solidarity and skill-sharing to uplift and empower women in the trades. When I had the opportunity to participate in the Tradeswomen Building Bridges (TBB) delegation to the Philippines, I knew it would be a transformative experience. I...
Local 93 Member Devon Havenaar Presents at TEDx, and Encourages Others to Keep Growing, Pushing Forward
Find Devon’s TEDx Talk here: What If We Built People First? A Radical Construction Approach Friends, family, and union representatives from Local 93 were amongst the crowd for UBC member Devon Havenaar’s TEDx Talk. It was confidence from some of the most important people in Devon’s life that helped get him on stage to...
The CRC Hosts the Sisters in the Brotherhood Capacity Building Project Launch Event
The UBC celebrated a significant milestone in its continuing mission to support women in the trades with the launch of the Sisters in the Brotherhood Capacity Building Project (SIBCAP), a new program designed to create accessible pathways for women entering the construction industry, while providing critical supports to ensure their success. The launch event, held...
Removing Barriers for Apprentices to Complete their Red Seal is the Focus of Two New UBC Canadian District Programs
The Sisters in the Skilled Trades (SST) initiative provides wraparound supports to female apprentices – including funding for childcare, lodging, and travel – to ensure they’re able to complete their in-class training as they work towards their Red Seal certification. The Apprentice Integration and Development (AID) program supports apprentices by providing targeted financial assistance enabling...
Hands-on Training for High School Students Creating Construction Industry Pathways
Showcasing the potential and benefits of careers in construction is the goal of a CRC partnership program focused on high school students. Spearheaded by UBC Local 494, the Enhanced Construction Program (ECP) is a forward-thinking initiative aimed at connecting students with hands-on skilled trades training. Through a partnership with the Greater Essex County District School...