Member

Work being performed by members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America includes, but is not limited to, the following classifications:

Millwrights

Pile Drivers, Dock and Wharf Carpenters, Divers, Underpinners, Timber Workers and Core Drillers

Shipwrights, Boat Builders, Ship Carpenters, Joiners and Caulkers

Cabinet Makers, Bench Hands, Stair Builders, Mill and Factory Workers

Wood and Resilient Floor Layers and Finishers

Carpet Layers

Shinglers, Siders

Insulators

Acoustic and Dry Wall Applicators

Shorers and House Movers

Loggers, Lumber and Sawmill Workers

Furniture Workers

Reed and Rattan Workers

Shingle Weavers

Casket and Coffin Makers

Box Makers, Railroad Carpenters and Car Builders

Trade Show, Display and Exhibition Workers

Lathers (regardless of material used)

Scaffold Erectors

APPRENTICESHIP

If you are currently working at a trade listed above, but your job does not afford the basic human dignities of drinking water, bathroom facilities, or meal breaks; if you do not have an established weekly pay day, are not receiving premium pay for overtime (i.e. over 8 hrs. per day, weekends and holidays), do not have health benefits or don't participate in a pension plan, contact the UBC Local Union office in your area about becoming a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.

LABOR UNION: an organization of wage earners or salaried employees for mutual aid and protection and for dealing collectively with employers.

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ORGANIZE!

What does the UBC Member get* for their union dues?

Training - The Carpenter Skill Advancement Program offers courses to maintain, upgrade and enhance carpentry skills. These classes are free to members in good standing.
Basic Medical Benefits - Hospital semi-private room & board; In-hospital services and supplies; In-hospital physician visits; Surgery; Outpatient X-rays and lab tests; Other outpatient facility expenses; Emergency physician's charges; Annual physical exam.
Major Medical Benefits - Intensive Care Unit; Speech therapy; Acupuncture; Chiropractic care.
Vision Benefits - Annual Exams-One complete exam, refraction, and prescription for lenses per calendar year; Lenses-One pair of uncoated plastic lensed, regardless of size or power, every other calendar year; Contact Lenses-One pair of contact lenses up to a retail value of $100, every other calendar year.
Dental Benefits - Preventive Services including oral exams, teeth cleaning and X-rays 100%; 80% coverage on general services like oral surgery, fillings & gum disease; 50% coverage for replacement services like crown restorations, bridgework or dentures.
Prescription Drugs - At contracting pharmacies, you pay only $4 for generic; $8 for brand name; $3 if ordered by mail.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Inpatient care; Outpatient care.
Special Medical Conditions - Organ transplants.
Disability Benefits - $150 per week for up to 26 weeks if you suffer a non-work related illness or injury which prevents you from working.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Benefits - $5,000 if you die from any cause.
Pension - Paid if you retire at or after age 60 and after 10 years of Plan participation.
Guaranteed wages

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