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We are thousands of pro carpenters from Alabama, Georgia, North, Carolina, South Carolina, & Tennessee who work for successful contractors in the Southern USA.

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We are proud to announce that Patrick Willingham has joined the staff as a Council Rep for Millwright Local 1263. Patrick is a 13-year member, spending 10 years as a part-time & full-time instructor and logging 6 years in the field. [email protected]. Welcome, Patrick!

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The 2025 Labor Day observance continued this weekend, when Nashville hosted The Central Labor Council of Nashville/Middle TN 12th Annual Solidarity Day on Saturday, Sept 6. Many thanks to the brothers & sisters who represented Carpenters LU 225 & Millwrights LU 1554!

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We had a great showing of Local 225 members at the Atlanta North Georgia Labor Council’s Labor Day celebration! Members were able to talk with local, state, and federal lawmakers and participate in the day’s events.

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Many thanks to members of Carpenters Local 1209 & Millwrights Local 1192 for participating in the Labor Day Parade & Celebration in Tuscumbia, AL. This year marks the 106th Annual Labor Day Celebration, paired with the 7th Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle show. Great job, everyone!

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Carpenters Local 50 had a great turnout at the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Central Labor Council’s Labor Day Celebration! The event was held at Melton Lake Pavilion. TN State Rep. Gloria Johnson also stopped by to talk with attendees! Great to see everyone at this annual event!

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Congrats to LU 256’s Denton Brantley for earning his 20-year service pin! Here, he receives his pin from Bus Mgr Raymond McCullough, joined by Recording Sec Daniel Boyn (far left) & Local President Zachary Jackson (far right). Way to go, Denton! Thanks for your dedication!

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Cherokee and Fulton County! Early voting in the special election for Senate District 21 has begun!

Make a plan and get out the vote for Democrat Debra Shigley today! #gapol

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Council Representatives took the time to complete training in a new UBC program: Delegation & Accountability. The training’s objective is to make the Council staff stronger for its members. Great job, everyone!

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Here's a shout-out to these members of Local 1209 who are working for Atkore-Unistrut at the Facebook data center in Toney, Alabama. Great job, all!

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Word of the day: PLA

A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is a pre-hire contract that ensures fair wages, strong safety standards, and local union jobs on major construction projects.

PLAs = on time, on budget, and built by the best.

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Our Council newsletter is here! Lots of great info, including a Trust Fund mergers status report, info about a new office in North Carolina, pin ceremonies, scholarship program info, a message from the EST, lots of members in action, and much more. https://t.co/9kYXNl6eCF

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Brothers & Sisters of Alabama LU 1209 are getting it done for Craig Construction in Tuscumbia, AL, at a wastewater treatment plant led by Supervisor Andrew Fugate. 15 carpenters are setting concrete forms & pouring concrete. Well done, everyone!

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We at the SECRC pause today for Workers' Memorial Day and remember all of the men and women who lost their lives in the workplace.

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UBC General President Douglas J. McCarron has published a blog regarding Construction Industry Tax Fraud. Please take a look: https://t.co/KkdVq6BB3Z

#StopTaxFraud #TFDOA2025

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Students at Chamblee High School in Georgia had the chance to speak with Southeastern Carpenter Representatives Sam Asante and Iram Perez, Jr. about the opportunities of becoming a union carpenter. The two report a lot of interest and some completed applicatioins! Way to go!

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Council rep Sam Asante and Iram Perez, Jr. traveled to Creekside High School in Fulton County, GA to represent union carpenters at Creekside's Career Fair. The two worked with students at the general session and had a small-group FAQ session with interested students. Great job!

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To close Women in Construction Week, we invite any female in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, or South Carolina to seriously consider becoming a professional craftswoman. Get the wages, respect, and career support that you deserve. Check out https://t.co/b6ogQ1rRxj

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