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The latest issue of our regional council magazine is now available online. The MACRC wowed the crowd at the United Brotherhood 43rd General Convention in Las Vegas; union carpenters are pitching in and cleaning up after St. Louis' devastating tornado; and apprentices get a night to remember at graduation ceremonies. Click above to find out all that's happening in the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council.
| Our Chicago/Northeast Illinois District organizing department lead Gary G. Perinar III led a professional development workshop focused on team building exercises and leadership. Training areas included: gaining buy-in, taking ownership, and exercises to recognize strengths and acknowledge weaknesses. This workshop encouraged new and seasoned union organizers to step outside their comfort zone and foster growth and development. We believe leadership skills are developed over time through training, practice and repetition. This preparation sets us up for optimal performance in the real world, delivering for our membership and boosting organizing efforts. Our mission of "Strong Alone, Unstoppable Together" is not just a slogan with this group, it's a lifestyle. | | More than 1,000 students learned firsthand about the Carpenters Union at Build My Future Wichita. Unique among career expos, BMF lets our members teach the next generation about the carpentry trade, while allowing everyone to test their skills at hands-on demonstrations. Build My Future continues to grow and we're excited to partner with an organization that brings kids face to face with their future career. | | Signatory contractor Dante Haire, owner of the Haire Corporation, is showing what it means to support your community. This crew is building the 2026 Make-A-Wish raffle home in Mascoutah, Illinois. Sponsored by the Home Builders & Remodelers Assoc., the $800,000 house will go to one lucky raffle winner next April. For tickets and your chance to win this beautiful union-crafted home call 800-701-2642. | Washington, Missouri’s newest community is Stone Bridge. Northern Star Homes is keeping a large crew of carpenters hopping on what will become acres of new living surrounded by picturesque woodlands in Franklin County. | | Illinois High School Adds Robust Trades Curriculum | | From Safety Dept: A Sobering Reminder for Saving Lives | | The Right Way: We show our support for builders doing it the right way and employing professional union carpenters. Thank you to Douglas Properties on their newest townhomes going up in the city of Olivette, Missouri. | | Spotlight: The St. Louis suburb of Oakland offers a look at MACRC Representative Ray Schwegmann. Ray is their newest elected alderman, joining other union carpenters who give us an important voice on boards, commissions and city councils across our regional council. Click Here to read more | | | | |
