Feb. 2

INSTALL & Helmets to Hardhats: A Winning Team

UBC member and former U.S. Marine, Justin Snyder. After active duty in the Marines from 2013-2017, Justin Snyder learned about Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) during his Marines transition course. H2H, a 15-year old program, connects veterans with training and jobs in the construction industry. Snyder filled out his H2H application even before his discharge and 

Dec. 21

Welcoming the 30,000_th Journeymen Program Participant

On December 7th, 2017, United Brotherhood of Carpenters General President McCarron recognized member Chris Laverdiere as the 30,000th participant of the Journeymen Leadership Program held at the International Training Center (ITC). Coming all the way from the New England Regional Council to the ITC in Las Vegas, NV, General President McCarron and all of the 

Dec. 18

The “UBC Mobile” App is the Direct Connection to the UBC

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) is one of North America’s largest building-trades unions, with over half-million members working in the construction and wood-products industries. With a commitment to providing the next generation of construction professionals with the tools and resources they need to succeed in a demanding and competitive business, 

Nov. 28

Retired UBC Member Back on a Jobsite at 100 Years Old

It was 1953 when James Bufalino came into hard times and needed a job paying at least $2.00 an hour. At that time, James applied for a membership card at Millwright Local Union 2235 in Pittsburgh, PA. After many applications, he was accepted and given a membership into the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 

Oct. 16

UBC General President Douglas J. McCarron Named to the Apprenticeship Expansion Task Force

Douglas J. McCarron, General President of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC), has been named to the Department of Labor’s Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion. The DOL received hundreds of nominations to the Task Force and has selected three individuals to represent labor. The Carpenters Union apprenticeship program has been a 

Sep. 18

UBC Member & Helmets to Hardhats Apprentice Throws Pirates First Pitch

From left to right: Dan Breslin (Helmets to Hardhats), John Pavlik (UBC member and veteran), and Bob Nutting (Pittsburgh Pirates owner). The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) were very honored to have a union carpenter throw out the first pitch at the Pittsburgh Pirates versus Chicago Cubs MLB game on Labor