New England Carpenter Winter 2012

While we love the convenience and immediacy of sharing news and information through the “Council Update” and on NERCC.org and social media platforms, we know not every carpenter is active online. So the New England Regional Council is committed to continuing to produce the New England Carpenter magazine and deliver it to every member’s home. The latest issue of New England Carpenter magazine has rolled through the presses up in Salem at Deschamps Printing. You’ll notice some changes in this issue, including some new design elements and more (and bigger) pictures of union members and union projects! We’re featuring a cluster of stories about member involvement in area standards demonstrations and introducing the Union Participation Program, which will plug active members into ongoing union efforts to protect standards and win more work opportunities. Keep an eye on your mailbox or check-in at the media center on NERCC.org.

Community Rally Against Wage Theft

A press conference and rally held by union carpenters and other church, student and community groups in support of unpaid construction workers from a Durham site drew dozens of people as well as multiple media outlets. The event was planned to bring attention to a group of workers hired to work on construction of the "Cottages of Durham," upscale housing for students at the University of New Hampshire. It is being developed by Capstone Development/The Cottages of Durham. The workers say that they worked for Builders Construction Services from Alabama on the site long hours for many weeks without pay. When they complained about nonpayment of their wages, they were terminated and evicted from their housing.

tags: Workers Rights

Bay State Services/Copley Area Standards Demonstration

Union carpenters joined by union painters, electricians and members of UNITE/HERE (hotel workers) have been holding demonstrations against the undermining of area standards at the Boston Marriott Copley Place hotel. Bay State Services, Inc. has been hired to renovate rooms and does not pay carpenters area standard wages and benefits on all of its projects. Groups of seventy to eighty members have been demonstrating 2-3 times a week for nearly a month, with some demonstrations drawing more than 200 union members and supporters. Union members work hard to establish and maintain decent standards in the industry. When we find those standards being undermined, we feel it is our duty to call attention to it.

tags: Workers Rights

Dave Matthews Area Standards Demonstration

Carpenters took to the cobblestones to demonstrate against Dave Matthews Construction. The company, which is being used to renovate several floors of a building adjacent to historic Faneuil Hall in Quincy Market, does not pay area standard wages and benefits for carpenters. The protest drew the attention of tourists and natives alike, reminding them that the first step toward liberty is exposing injustice.

tags: Workers Rights

Mark Richey Woodworking

tags: Profiles

Mayo Strike

tags: Workers Rights

Pulte Homes Strike

tags: Workers Rights

Carpenters Union Fighting Wage Theft

tags: Workers Rights

Pile Drivers Local 56 Apprenticeship Training

tags: Training

Training for a Career as a Union Carpenter

tags: Training

Wentworth Institute of Technology & The Carpenters

tags: Training

Helping Hammers Weatherization

tags: Helping Hammers

Walter A. Furman Co., Architectural Woodwork | A UNION shop

Architectural millwork is a key element of any building project. When done right, it can really open eyes. At Walter A. Furman Company, craftsmanship and commitment are key, as union carpenters and company management carry on a long-standing company tradition of exceeding client expectations. Take a look behind the scenes to see how they bring it all together.

tags: Profiles

Wicked Big Problems at Legacy Place Dedham

Architectural millwork is a key element of any building project. When done right, it can really open eyes. At Walter A. Furman Company, craftsmanship and commitment are key, as union carpenters and company management carry on a long-standing company tradition of exceeding client expectations. Take a look behind the scenes to see how they bring it all together.

tags: Special Events

Graduates of the Arioch Center at Wentworth

Architectural millwork is a key element of any building project. When done right, it can really open eyes. At Walter A. Furman Company, craftsmanship and commitment are key, as union carpenters and company management carry on a long-standing company tradition of exceeding client expectations. Take a look behind the scenes to see how they bring it all together.

tags: Special Events

Governor Deval Patrick at the Millbury Carpenters Training Facility

On March 24th, 2010, Governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick visited and toured the Carpenters Training Facility in Millbury, MA. After touring the various ongoing classes in floorcovering, woodwork, and metal stud, the Governor also got to see the Pile Drivers' dive tank in action, with a diving and underwater welding demonstration provided by one of Local 56's own. The Governor was impressed with the apprentices and the multitude of skills that are taught and sharpened at the Millbury facility everyday.

tags: Training, Special Events

MA Secretary of Labor Joanne Goldstein at the Carpenters Center

On September 27th, 2010, Massachusetts Secretary of Labor Joanne Goldstein visited and toured the Carpenters Center. During the visit, Goldstein learned about how the Boston Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Fund is putting grant money to work to offer advanced and updated drywall and installation training at the Carpenters Center facilities.

tags: Special Events

Best Practices Outreach

On September 27th, 2010, Massachusetts Secretary of Labor Joanne Goldstein visited and toured the Carpenters Center. During the visit, Goldstein learned about how the Boston Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Fund is putting grant money to work to offer advanced and updated drywall and installation training at the Carpenters Center facilities.

tags: Training

Carpenters Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

On September 27th, 2010, Massachusetts Secretary of Labor Joanne Goldstein visited and toured the Carpenters Center. During the visit, Goldstein learned about how the Boston Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Fund is putting grant money to work to offer advanced and updated drywall and installation training at the Carpenters Center facilities.

tags: Special Events

Workers Memorial Rally and Commemoration 2010

On April 28th, 2010, families and friends gathered in front of the State House on Beacon Hill in Boston, MA, to commemorate those who have died or have been injured on the job and to rally for legislation demanding safer work conditions.

tags: Special Events

Waltham Day with Carpenters Local 275

On April 28th, 2010, families and friends gathered in front of the State House on Beacon Hill in Boston, MA, to commemorate those who have died or have been injured on the job and to rally for legislation demanding safer work conditions.

tags: Helping Hammers

Moving Wall Boston

On April 28th, 2010, families and friends gathered in front of the State House on Beacon Hill in Boston, MA, to commemorate those who have died or have been injured on the job and to rally for legislation demanding safer work conditions.

tags: Helping Hammers

The Hendry St. Project

On April 28th, 2010, families and friends gathered in front of the State House on Beacon Hill in Boston, MA, to commemorate those who have died or have been injured on the job and to rally for legislation demanding safer work conditions.

tags: Helping Hammers

Revere Innovation School

On April 28th, 2010, families and friends gathered in front of the State House on Beacon Hill in Boston, MA, to commemorate those who have died or have been injured on the job and to rally for legislation demanding safer work conditions.

tags: Profiles

Carpenters Go Green

On April 28th, 2010, families and friends gathered in front of the State House on Beacon Hill in Boston, MA, to commemorate those who have died or have been injured on the job and to rally for legislation demanding safer work conditions.

tags: Profiles

Carpenters Center

On April 28th, 2010, families and friends gathered in front of the State House on Beacon Hill in Boston, MA, to commemorate those who have died or have been injured on the job and to rally for legislation demanding safer work conditions.

tags: Profiles

George Allen, Co-Founder Archer Corporation

On April 28th, 2010, families and friends gathered in front of the State House on Beacon Hill in Boston, MA, to commemorate those who have died or have been injured on the job and to rally for legislation demanding safer work conditions.

tags: Radio Ads

Jim Keefe

On April 28th, 2010, families and friends gathered in front of the State House on Beacon Hill in Boston, MA, to commemorate those who have died or have been injured on the job and to rally for legislation demanding safer work conditions.

tags: Radio Ads

John Kendzierski

On April 28th, 2010, families and friends gathered in front of the State House on Beacon Hill in Boston, MA, to commemorate those who have died or have been injured on the job and to rally for legislation demanding safer work conditions.

tags: Radio Ads

Kenney Marshall

On April 28th, 2010, families and friends gathered in front of the State House on Beacon Hill in Boston, MA, to commemorate those who have died or have been injured on the job and to rally for legislation demanding safer work conditions.

tags: Radio Ads

Dave Bryson, Local 26

On April 28th, 2010, families and friends gathered in front of the State House on Beacon Hill in Boston, MA, to commemorate those who have died or have been injured on the job and to rally for legislation demanding safer work conditions.

tags: Profiles