The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America is one of our nation's oldest, largest and historically significant labor unions. The UBC was founded in 1881 and has led the fight for workers rights since then.
The UBC is comprised of hundreds of individual Locals, District Councils and larger Regional Councils that protect workers rights in both the United States and Canada. The UBC's leadership is elected by over five-hundred thousand union members and have been leaders in the labor movement for over 125 years.
The UBC is comprised of hundreds of individual Locals, District Councils and larger Regional Councils that protect workers rights in both the United States and Canada. The UBC's leadership is elected by over five-hundred thousand union members and have been leaders in the labor movement for over 125 years.
The Carpenter Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
All working people have a right to:
- A good job with benefits
- A living wage that can support a family
- Security and dignity in work and retirement
- A safe and secure workplace
- Education and training to reach our full potential
With rights come responsibilities:
- Being productive, efficient workers
- Producing work of the highest quality – work that we stand behind
- Improving our communities
- Helping fellow workers achieve safety and security in the workplace
- Being active citizens and informed voters