The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) is a labor union representing carpenters, millwrights, floor coverers, pile drivers, cabinet makers, and other skilled construction trades workers across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1881, the organization advocates for fair wages, safe working conditions, job training, and strong labor standards in the construction industry.
The organization typically pursues policies related to labor rights, prevailing wage laws, workplace safety standards, apprenticeship and workforce development programs, project labor agreements, infrastructure investment, collective bargaining protections, and retirement and healthcare benefits for workers.
The union is primarily funded through membership dues and related member contributions.
AFL-CIO; North America's Building Trades Unions; regional and local carpenter councils across the United States and Canada.
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