Carpenters Union Local 1260

NOTE DATE CHANGE: Open interviews will be held on WEDNESDAY JULY 31st from 4-6 pm.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it: The latest edition of Carpenter Magazine just dropped!

Check it out to hear directly from General President McCarron, get the report from Tax Fraud Days of Action, see the boom in infrastructure construction, and read more stories from our UBC Districts. https://magazine.carpenters.org/books/wcjm/ =1

https://northcountrycarpenter.org/job/journeymen-and-apprentices-drywall-and-metal-hangers

Journeymen and Apprentices (Drywall and Metal Stud Framing) | North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters In need of Journeyman and/or Apprentices with experience in drywall hanging and metal stud framing. To apply, please contact Pearson Wall Systems at 319-390-5993 or Menefee Drywall 563-219-0458.

(HSAB) University of Iowa Health Sciences Academic Building!

Mark your calendars!

The 14th Annual Solidarity Ride and Poker Run is happening Saturday, July 27th!

Happy 171st birthday to the UBC’s co-founder and first General Secretary! Peter McGuire united hundreds of thousands of carpenters, helped win the eight-hour workday, and proposed creating Labor Day. He had a bold vision for building our country by empowering workers to live good lives by mastering their craft—a vision that we continue today.

MONTHLY MEETING TONIGHT @ 4:30 PM. CRB&T will be here and they always bring the goodstuff! Food. Drink. GRIZZLY COOLER drawing.🐻

Who are you impacting today? There is ALWAYS someone watching. Share the love of the trade❤️❤️Professional Window Cleaning, LLC of Tiffin, thank you for the reminder that we all have time to stop and help build our future (even if you had to redo the windows you already cleaned). 🤙

https://northcountrycarpenter.org/job/journey-level-carpenter-doordoor-hardware-experience

School's out for summer, and it's a great time to explore different career opportunities!

Here's a few things to know about a career in construction. We invite you to learn more at buildiowa.org!

When we talk about “anti-union politicians,” THIS is what we’re talking about. That’s why our union gets involved in politics—because if we don’t stand up for union rights, we’ll lose them.

https://columbiabusinessreport.com/governor-vows-to-fight-unions-to-the-gates-of-hell/

https://www.governing.com/infrastructure/the-best-way-to-do-infrastructure-projects?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1Vyq7Y-Nrxr7e8glS6FhW68pro1X3QMHzNMtfu9z5i45XhP7aXkssIip0_aem_AUahQ7Qy9iJ_J29EWj0OM4CQEbur-ocr80mtT7AU5CXf2Arnb1jzIlhsjldbAZ23dcPtaDqUSgjkc2iO1748dClR

The Best Way to Do Infrastructure Projects Some interest groups don’t like project labor agreements, but new research shows that they benefit taxpayers and the construction industry while strengthening our skilled trade workforce.

MEETING TONIGHT! Officer election as well as Pension Fund update by Trustee.

This is what it looks like when our leaders come together around commonsense, bipartisan priorities. These projects will keep carpenters working for the next decade—and it’s thanks to pro-union elected officials.

New Steindler Orthopedic Clinic North Liberty Miron Construction Pearson Wall Systems

Midwest Solar Expo 2024! Carpenters leading the way! Michigan, Mid-American, Central Midwest and North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters

V.O.C 308, 678, 1260. Another fishing outing in the books!

NEW shirts just in and we have stocked up on high-vis short and long sleeve shirts!

This month, many U.S. states will clean up their voter rolls. Don’t get taken off! Check your voter registration today to make sure you’re still registered to vote at your current address. We’re counting on every eligible voter in the UBC to cast pro-union votes this November! https://www.carpenters.org/election-center/

CTI CLASS ALERT! Carpenters Local 678 Carpenters Local 308

You want to know what I love about May? It's one month closer to FOOTBALL SEASON. Kinnick North End Zone Parking Ramp

Justin Mwandjalulu making news!!!
“I could have done any trade, but I found myself in carpentry. You will find your people, your passion while doing this and you will create this big family,” Local 1260 proud!

Iowa trade worker registration increases, UI seeks students for pre-apprenticeship Justin Mwandjalulu, an Iowa City carpenter who believed he would attend a four-year university, never imagined he would find his passion in the carpentry trade when he first moved to the U.S. An increased interest in joining the trade profession is not unique to Mwandjalulu. The University of Iowa L...

Construction Safety Week is May 6-10! This year’s theme, ‘Value Every Voice,’ emphasizes everyone’s role in team safety. It’s about empowering every individual to voice their ideas, needs and concerns without fear while also owning their choices and actions. Let’s continue to work together for safer outcomes!