All regional councils across the UBC are participating this week in Tax Fraud Days of Action, a campaign drawing awareness to the many dishonest players in our industry who pay off the books, cheat workers and rip off taxpayers. We're spreading the word via videos on social media, emails and with tax fraud banners at these locations: Holiday Inn Express, Wentzville / The Junction Apartments, Wentzville / Avenue 64 by Watermark Apartments, OFallon, MO / Traditions at Mid Rivers Apartments, St. Peters / Pure at the Meadows, Lake St. Louis / River Crossing Apartments, St. Charles / The PARQ at Chesterfield Apartments / Aventura at Town Center Apartments, Ellisville / Aventura at Wildhorse Apartments, Chesterfield.
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Did you know you can pay your union dues by phone?
By calling Carpenters' Central Dues offices, you may submit your payment for your base (window) union dues by phone using a credit or debit card. Stay current with your union dues easily, with just a phone call.
St. Louis Central Dues: 314.644.7200
Kansas City Central Dues: 816.931.7265
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Billikens Score, Habitat STL Wins |
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The St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council partnered with the Saint Louis University men’s basketball team this season to donate $2 to Habitat for Humanity St. Louis for every field goal the Billikens scored. The team made 559 baskets for a total of $1,118, but we decided to round it up and make an even $2,000 donation to this great cause and partner. |
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Virtual career fairs are the go-to tool for reaching job seekers while coronavirus keeps people stuck at home. Click below and watch KC outreach specialist Mo Cisneros discuss what drove him to a carpentry career during this Lee's Summit Economic Development Council virtual event.
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Clayco Requires Vaccination |
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Clayco Construction is among the first companies in the St. Louis area to require COVID-19 vaccines for employees. The firm has told its workers that they will be returning to offices May 10, and vaccinations will be mandatory, with time off available to get them. "We want to set an example, step out from the shadows and we want other businesses to do the same and feel secure." CEO Bob Clark said.
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The construction industry's economic rebound is in danger of coming to a halt if the excessive cost of raw materials doesn't come down. Developers are having sticker shock and getting anxious about starting new projects when material prices keep soaring to record highs.
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Since our local unions were last able to meet in person, the Carpenters Regional Council has added 1,177 new members. Those members finally are able to be officially initiated into their local union with the resumption this month of local union meetings (see calendar below for dates). On April 7, Local 32 in St. Louis held a meeting to initiate 55 new members. |
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Kansas City apprentice Josh Arriaza is interviewed by a film crew taping a webinar for the National Institute for Construction Excellence. The institute is a KC non-profit that encourages teachers and students to educate themselves on construction industry careers. |
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Let's Talk COVID-19 Vaccine Part X |
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As of April 12, 74,066,085 people in the U.S., or 22.6% of the population, are fully vaccinated, with 120,848,490 individuals having at least one dose. What do we know now about vaccine efficacy and safety?
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
The "Pfizer" vaccine is 95% effective in preventing the COVID-19 virus with symptoms. This vaccine is for people age 16 and older. It requires two injections given 21 days apart. The second dose can be given up to six weeks after the first dose, if needed.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
Based on evidence from clinical trials, the Moderna vaccine was 94.1% effective at preventing laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 illness in people who received two doses who had no evidence of being previously infected.
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Round 2: Today, we followed up our March 18 vaccination event by providing the second dose of the Moderna vaccine to members. This means we have now fully vaccinated more than 1,000 of our carpenter members and their spouses.
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Meet Your Carpenters Wellness Center Chiropractors
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Dr. Josh Barney, DC
Chiropractor, Practice Manager
Dr. Josh Barney joined Carpenters Wellness Center as a part-time when the center opened in September 2019, moving to full-time chiropractor within the center when the demand for chiropractic services grew in February 2020.
Dr. Barney earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan University in St. Louis, Missouri and worked in private practice before joining Carpenters Wellness Center. He commonly treats many types of musculoskeletal conditions with a specialty in the treatment of neck pain, back pain, sports injuries, work injuries, headaches, injuries due to motor vehicle accidents, and spinal disc injuries.
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Dr. Kimberly Patton, DC
Chiropractor
Dr. Kimberly Patton is a third-generation chiropractor who joined Carpenters Wellness Center team prior to the center's opening in September 2019. She may be found in the center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Dr. Patton graduated from Logan University in St. Louis, Missouri, and worked in private practice until joining the Wellness Center team. Combining health care principles from Eastern and Western medicine, Dr. Patton utilizes light force adjusting methods that are safe, comfortable, and cutting edge. Her areas of focus are neck and low back pain, headaches and extremity pain.
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Dr. John Curtin, DC, FIANM
Chiropractor
Dr. John Curtin joined Carpenters Wellness Center chiropractic team part-time in 2020 , when the need for more chiropractors to serve our members became evident. He is currently in the center on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dr. Curtin earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan University in St. Louis. He is also a Fellow International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist. Dr. Curtin previously worked in private practice and currently serves with the U.S. Army Reserves, recently returning from a three-year tour in Central and South America.
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To make an appointment with any one of our chiropractors, call the Wellness Center at 314.955.WELL (9355). Appointments for new patients will be scheduled within 2-3 weeks of your call.
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Changes to Rigger/Signaler Course |
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The Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF) and the Carpenters International Certification Council (CICC) announced that as of July 1, 2021, they are moving away from the written test and moving forward with today’s technology, utilizing Computer-Based Testing (CBT).
If you would like to take a Certified Rigger and Signaler (CRS) class before the CRS test moves online on July 1, please check the carpdc.org website and register for one of the upcoming scheduled classes.
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First Aid/CPR/AED classes have resumed and open to all apprentices and journeymen at the Carpenters Training Center with several options available.
Pre-registration is required by calling Henry Johnson at (314) 457-8300.
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CJAP has added additional online training opportunities for our members. Now is a great time to refresh your safety training, advance your skills or get your upgrade.
Apprentices who complete all four IC3 (4) courses will receive 1-Unit of training for completing and passing ALL FOUR courses in this recommended order 1) Computing Fundamentals, 2) Living Online 3) Word, 4) Excel.
Advance Online Training Courses
Free AdvanceOnline Training includes the following bundled courses:
- OSHA Focus Four and Electrical Hazards
- OSHA – Exposures to Health Hazards
- OSHA – Managing Safety & Health and Fall Hazards
- OSHA – Introduction and Material Handling Hazards
- OSHA – Preparedness and Response to Hazards
- All Bundles listed above
For more information or to sign up, visit carpdc.org.
Check out the details on carpdc and sign up for this online OSHA training. This training is free as long as it is successfully completed.
All AdvanceOnline Training Course questions should be directed to AdvanceOnline Customer Service as outlined on our website.
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COVID-19 Preparedness Qualification
The International Training Center (ITC) is offering a new COVID-19 Preparedness Qualification online course that covers guidelines and procedures outlined by OSHA. The course is available to all members through the CITF Learning Management System. Members can access the course online.
After you've logged on at the link above, click here for the course.
*Please note, this course is not optimized for mobile or tablet. Desktop or laptop computers are recommended.
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ICRA 8-Hour Refresher & 8-Hour Awareness
Eligible UBC members can now use the ITC CITF's Learning Management System to take the 8-hour ICRA refresher online (for members who have completed the 24-hour course previously).
Additionally, anyone who has not taken the 24-hour course is now able to take the 8-hour ICRA Awareness course at the same link above.
UBC members who are ICRA-trained provide much-needed expertise in this crisis to ensure that proper protocol is followed and necessary containment measures are being taken.
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Just one week away!
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Lake of the Ozarks
Cash prizes!
Entry fee:$150 per boat (includes Big Bass)
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The CARPAC annual clay shoot is back!
Sat. June 12
$450 for 5-person team
Shane Huwer
(618) 277-4226
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Looking for residential trim & finish carpenters
George Malecek:
(314) 578-6442
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April 19
Local 918
April 20
Locals 97, 662
April 21
Locals 32, 92, 315, 1839
April 22
Local 1310
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