Carpenters’ Regional Council Successfully Ratifies New Registered Collective Agreement in Alberta
Edmonton, AB – The Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC) is pleased to announce that UBC members in Alberta have successfully voted to ratify a new province-wide registered collective agreement (RCA). The new agreement will deliver a 10% wage increase over the next four years for union carpenters across the province. The three affiliated Local Unions of...
Mental Health Awareness Month
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...
Conversation with Finn Johnson, CRC Director of Government Relations and Communications
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...
2025 Ontario Budget Strengthens Investment in Skilled Trades
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...
The UBC Bridge to Red Seal Program: Recognizing Foreign Construction Credentials
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...
Celebrate Pride Season with Your Local and the CRC
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 2025 Regional Apprenticeship Showcases are Underway
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,...
Tax Fraud Days of Action 2025 Makes Tangible Gains
The 2025 Tax Fraud Days of Action campaign came during a politically charged time in Canada, with simultaneous consequential provincial and federal elections underway, capturing the national focus. Even with many elected officials nationwide focused on campaigning, the UBC Canadian District made significant strides in raising awareness, influencing policy, and advocating for positive legislative change...