OutreachB.C. Contractor Creates Adopt-a-School Program Supported by Carpenters’ Regional Council

April 23, 2025by CRC Staff

Over the last few decades, shop classes and technical education programs across B.C. have closed, taking away important learning opportunities for middle school and high school students. Hands-on practical programs rely on larger budgets to function and as school districts wrestle with limited resources, often these more expensive programs get cut from school programming. Recognizing...

Toolbox TALKS TrainingA Conversation with the CRC’s Director of Training, Adam Bridgman

April 23, 2025by CRC Staff

Q: What new developments have been happening in the training world? Any big-picture updates? A: A big recent development for us is that an increasing number of our training centres have been receiving Training Delivery Agent (TDA) status. This designation allows us to deliver apprenticeships in-house, where previously it was mandated to be delivered by local...

Member ServicesMental Health: Tips, Reminders, and Finding Resources

April 23, 2025by CRC Staff

As we settle into the new year, many of us can struggle with the challenges and the uncertainties it may bring. We enter the year with new goals and reignited ambitions, making plans for family, work, and personal projects. Our calendars fill up with commitments demanding our time and attention, all while we navigate financial...

PoliticsFor the First Time Ever, the Carpenters’ Union Goes Blue in Ontario

February 20, 2025by CRC Staff

By: Jason Rowe, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Carpenters’ Regional Council Since 1882, members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) have been the backbone of Ontario’s growth. From the towering skyscrapers that define our cities to the hospitals that care for our families, and the transit and energy projects that keep our province moving, our skilled tradespeople...

PoliticsInterview with the Honourable David Piccini, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

January 2, 2025by CRC Staff

Finn Johnson, CRC Director of Government Relations & Communications (FJ): Since you’ve stepped into the role of Minister of Labour, could you speak a little bit to your Ministry’s mandate and what that’s looked like? Minister David Piccini (DP): My mandate’s really been to build an Ontario for tomorrow… And to do it, we’ve got...

Events TrainingThe Carpenters’ Union unveils the new UBC Built Training Centre in Vaughan, Ontario

January 2, 2025by CRC Staff

On November 14, the Carpenters’ Union hosted a grand opening of the new UBC Built Training Centre in Vaughan, Ontario, a significant milestone in our commitment to providing state-of-the-art training facilities. This event marks a major investment to keep our members work-ready, now and in the future. The new UBC Built Training Centre offers a...

Marketshare ProjectsNew scaffolding manufacturing facility creating jobs for Alberta members

November 8, 2024by CRC Staff

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...

Outreach ProjectsTradeswomen Building Bridges: Strengthening Solidarity Across Borders by Kristine Byers

November 8, 2024by CRC Staff

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...

EventsMembers, staff, and guests gather to celebrate Local 249’s 125 years with the Carpenters’ Union

November 8, 2024by CRC Staff

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,...

TrainingLocal 494 offers summer program to 20 high school students to get their start in the trades

November 8, 2024by CRC Staff

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...

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OutreachB.C. Contractor Creates Adopt-a-School Program Supported by Carpenters’ Regional Council

Toolbox TALKS TrainingA Conversation with the CRC’s Director of Training, Adam Bridgman

Member ServicesMental Health: Tips, Reminders, and Finding Resources

PoliticsFor the First Time Ever, the Carpenters’ Union Goes Blue in Ontario

PoliticsInterview with the Honourable David Piccini, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Events TrainingThe Carpenters’ Union unveils the new UBC Built Training Centre in Vaughan, Ontario

Marketshare ProjectsNew scaffolding manufacturing facility creating jobs for Alberta members

Outreach ProjectsTradeswomen Building Bridges: Strengthening Solidarity Across Borders by Kristine Byers

EventsMembers, staff, and guests gather to celebrate Local 249’s 125 years with the Carpenters’ Union

TrainingLocal 494 offers summer program to 20 high school students to get their start in the trades

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