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SOUTHWEST MOUNTAIN STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS MERGES WITH THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters (SWMSRCC) has added Western Washington, Oregon, and Alaska to the Council. This brings the SWMSRCC to twelve states total spanning from Alaska to the Mexican border. The Council's membership is now almost 90,000 members. This is the largest merger in the history of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters (SWMSRCC) has added Western Washington, Oregon, and Alaska to the Council.
  • This is the largest merger in the history of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.
  • "We welcome our Brothers and Sisters from the Pacific Northwest to the Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters.
  • The Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters works with contractors, developers, and elected leaders to raise the standard of building and living for all workers.

Helmets to Hardhats connects Afghan refugees to careers in the skilled trades with support from Aman Lara

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Helmets to Hardhats is easing the transition into Canadian society with career and apprenticeship opportunities in the unionized construction industry.

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  • Helmets to Hardhats is easing the transition into Canadian society with career and apprenticeship opportunities in the unionized construction industry.
  • Helmets to Hardhats works directly with Canada’s 14 Building Trades Unions to find our clients careers in over 60 different trades and occupations.
  • Aman Lara is also supporting Helmets to Hardhats in connecting Afghan refugees to well-paying careers in the skilled trades.
  • Helmets to Hardhats will continue collaborating with Canada’s Unions and like-minded organizations to assist additional Afghan nationals in finding and retaining stable careers in the skilled trades.

UBC Canadian District calls on federal and provincial governments to take action on industry tax fraud

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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The Canadian District of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters is calling on governments to take steps to tackle construction industry tax fraud and labour trafficking.

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  • The Canadian District of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters is calling on governments to take steps to tackle construction industry tax fraud and labour trafficking.
  • All levels of government have a role to play in helping to address construction industry tax fraud – be they federal, provincial, municipal, or even incoming.
  • The UBC Canadian District's call for partnership to address construction industry tax fraud extends to governments and other skilled trades across the country.
  • The UBC Canadian District Office is seeking to partner with the federal government and take steps towards eliminating construction industry tax fraud.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Appoints Pete Rodriguez to Western District

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA) General President Doug McCarron appointed Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters (SWMSRCC) Executive Secretary-Treasurer Pete Rodriguez to become the Western District Vice President.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA) General President Doug McCarron appointed Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters (SWMSRCC) Executive Secretary-Treasurer Pete Rodriguez to become the Western District Vice President.
  • Effective immediately, EST Rodriguez will serve a dual position as EST of the SWMSRCC and WDVP of the UBCJA.
  • This announcement comes 11 months after Rodriguez was historically elected as the first Latino EST of the SWMSRCC.
  • As an affiliate of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joinders of America, SWMSRCC is the largest council in the Brotherhood.

Carpenters Union Heads Back to School to Meet Growing Need for Skilled Construction Workforce

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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"As the demand for a skilled construction workforce is on the rise, students and adults throughout the northeast can now easily access information on how to begin a career with the carpenters," said Tom Fischer, Executive Director of the North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund.

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  • "As the demand for a skilled construction workforce is on the rise, students and adults throughout the northeast can now easily access information on how to begin a career with the carpenters," said Tom Fischer, Executive Director of the North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund.
  • Our union is focused on helping communities meet the demand for skilled workers through this portal."
  • The union prides itself on offering the most comprehensive apprenticeship and life-long skills upgrade training to members at 18 locations.
  • Curriculum is developed by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters with industry experts and often shared with vocational training programs.

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS ADDS 4 NEW STATES TO THE REGION

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWRCC) has added Eastern Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming to the Council. This brings the SWRCC to ten states total and will grow the SWRCC from the Canadian to the Mexican border. The Council's membership is now at more than 63,000.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWRCC) has added Eastern Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming to the Council.
  • This brings the SWRCC to ten states total and will grow the SWRCC from the Canadian to the Mexican border.
  • "We look forward to welcoming the brother and sisters of Eastern Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming to the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters", says Pete Rodriguez, Executive Secretary-Treasurer/CEO of the SWRCC.
  • The Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters works with contractors, developers, and elected leaders to raise the standard of building and living for all workers.

Scout Clean Energy Signs Agreement with Tri-Cities Union Trades to Construct the Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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The Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center is estimated to create nearly 1,000 jobs for skilled trades workers during construction, according to an economic impact assessment conducted by Tetra Tech. The project will become a substantial source of new revenue for Benton and Franklin County, generating an estimated $260 million in new revenues over the life of the project, helping to fund local schools, roads, hospitals, and emergency services. The project will also help Washington State meet its clean energy transition goals, bring needed power generation, and make the local power infrastructure more resilient -- all of which help the region avoid the growing threat of blackouts or brownouts.

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  • Boulder, CO, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scout Clean Energy announced today that after much collaboration with LIUNA Local 348, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center in Benton County, Washington has been reached between Scout Clean Energy and the local Tri-Cities union crafts responsible for putting people to work through building clean energy projects.
  • Scout Clean Energy is excited to partner with local labor unions to construct the Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center, said Michael Rucker, founder and CEO of Scout Clean Energy.
  • The Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center is estimated to create nearly 1,000 jobs for skilled trades workers during construction, according to an economic impact assessment conducted by Tetra Tech.
  • As the largest renewable energy project proposed in Washington State, the Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center represents significant benefits to the local community, economy, and workforce.

Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters' Career Connections Program at Gateway Regional High School Prepares Students for Skilled Trade Careers

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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WOODBURY HEIGHTS, N.J., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and Gateway Regional High School are helping students build a better future, quite literally. As part of its new Career Connections program, the Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, school helps students develop real-world construction skills and putting them on a path toward rewarding and high-demand careers in the trades.

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  • In partnership with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Gateway Regional High School in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, is the first school in Gloucester County to offer the new Career Connections program that enables eligible students to work and learn the trades as part of their career pathing.
  • WOODBURY HEIGHTS, N.J., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and Gateway Regional High School are helping students build a better future, quite literally.
  • As part of its new Career Connections program, the Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, school helps students develop real-world construction skills and putting them on a path toward rewarding and high-demand careers in the trades.
  • To help strengthen the nation's skilled trades pipeline, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters plans to continue honoring high school seniors enrolled in the various Career Connections programs across the region for choosing a versatile, high-demand, and a debt-free career path.

The underground economy in the Construction industry steals billions of dollars every year from Canadians

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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"The underground economy is thriving in Canada, especially in the construction industry, stealing billions of dollars every year.

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  • "The underground economy is thriving in Canada, especially in the construction industry, stealing billions of dollars every year.
  • Construction industry tax fraud also punishes honest, fair-minded construction firms that cannot compete with fraudulent labour costs.
  • The most significant slice of Canada's underground economy activity in 2018 came from the residential construction industry (26.2 percent or $16 billion).
  • It is time for Canadians to stand up against tax fraud and fight corruption in the underground economy so we can have the programs and services required in our communities.

PETE RODRIGUEZ ELECTED TO TOP LEADERSHIP POSITION AT SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delegates from the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWRCC) elected Pete Rodriguez Executive Secretary-Treasurer (EST) and CEO in a special-called election Friday night, ushering in a new era of union leadership in the Southwest.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delegates from the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWRCC) elected Pete Rodriguez Executive Secretary-Treasurer (EST) and CEO in a special-called election Friday night, ushering in a new era of union leadership in the Southwest.
  • EST Rodriguez's election makes him the head of the largest Regional Council in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC), and the first Latino to win the top spot in SWRCC's history.
  • Frank Hawk was elected President and Sean Hartranft was elected Vice President.
  • The first of these initiatives is to remove the obstacles to becoming a member of Southwest Carpenters.