Local 1192 member featured in Florence Times Daily
An article about Local 1192 member Joey Hildreth ran as the main feature on the front page of the Florence Times Daily. We’re so proud of Joey and her career!
Construction of Charlotte, North Carolina, training center is complete!
Construction of a $6 million training center in Charlotte, North Carolina, is now complete, and classes are scheduled to begin in February.
Exterior renovation of Arlington, Texas, training center nears completion
The new facade of the Arlington, Texas, training center is nearing completion. The final steps of the exterior upgrade will be new signage and landscaping.
49 states at highest COVID-19 risk level
COVID-19 cases and deaths are surging across the United States. Please help protect yourself and your family, friends, and co-workers by following Centers for Disease Control guidance and taking the COVID-19 Preparedness Qualification online course.
Member Milestones: Nov. 16-Dec. 15, 2020
Congratulations to members who recently became journeymen! Click the headline to read the list.
Council leaders recap 2020, telling how COVID-19 affected work opportunities
The SSMRC’s regional directors and nuclear representative have made short videos summarizing work in their areas in 2020. Click the headline to view the videos.
SSMRC makes historic investment in training centers across the Southeast
More than $20 million is being invested in new union millwright training centers and training-center upgrades across the Southeast. These investments will address the shortage of skilled industrial construction workers affecting many areas.
UBC releases statement condemning riot at U.S. Capitol building
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, our parent organization, released a statement regarding events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Click the headline to read the statement.
United Brotherhood of Carpenters applauds selection of Marty Walsh for secretary of labor
Our parent organization, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, has announced support of President-elect Biden’s selection of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as Secretary of Labor.
Local 2411 celebrates 70th anniversary and honors retiring Business Agent Paul French
In December, Millwright Local 2411 celebrated its 70th anniversary and honored Paul French, who is retiring as business agent after 12 years in that position and 50 years as a union millwright.