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Attention Members! Classes for February 2021 Now Available RAFTERS 4FEBRUARY 2, 2021 CEILING SYSTEMS – EXPOSED GRIDFEBRUARY 6, 2021 SCAFFOLD ERECTORFEBRUARY 8, 2021   

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE | Applications are now available for the 2021 William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships. Each year, the CFL awards 10 William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships to high school seniors, five to the winners of the Academic Competition and five to the winners of the Random Drawing. The scholarships, valued at $2,000 each, may

The Trustees representing the Chicago Welfare Fund voted again to extend healthcare Insurance eligibility to active members through the quarter ending February 28, 2021. The action demonstrates again the commitment of EST Gary Perinar & our Union’s leadership to act quickly and decisively on behalf of the hardworking men and women of the Regional Council.

CPR training paid off for Local 272 member Barrius Malone on a hot summer night while visiting his aunt. Moments after arriving at his aunt’s home, a neighbor across the street had fallen and stopped breathing, Barrius, who took CPR training, went into action and assisted a first responder at the scene. As they performed

ATTENTION JOURNEYMAN Have you completed the UBC Journeyman Leadership Program (300 Hitters) and want to learn more? The Regional Council is calling on each Local Union to submit Journeymen candidates for the 212 Journeymen: Next Level UBC Leaders program in Las Vegas. There will be only one session next year: April 16 – 19, 2020.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Check your mailbox – by now you should have received, or will soon receive, your brand new Midwest Coalition of Labor (MCL) Benefits Book. As a member or retiree in good standing with the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, you and your family are eligible to take advantage of additional benefits

Dear Brothers & Sisters: As you well know, our nation still has a long way to go before we can finally escape the clutches of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for staying vigilant to protect the health and safety of yourself and others as we soldier on in the road to recovery. I know

This Trade Up Promotional video was an initiative spearheaded by Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters EST Gary Perinar as part of our ongoing efforts to pick up market share in the residential industry. We’ve had a great response so far and look forward to adding more residential carpenters to our Brotherhood.

The Carpenters Center for Vision is open. By appointment only. For everyone’s safety, face masks and social distancing are required. Call 630-598-5120 to schedule an appointment. We look forward to seeing you soon! The Carpenters Center for Vision4979 Indiana Ave. Suite 200Lisle, IL 60532 HoursMonday: 8 am – 7 pmTuesday: 10 pm – 7 pmWednesday:

On Monday, May 4, 2020, our training centers will be opening to all students. All scheduled Apprentice and Skill Advancement classes will be running as scheduled. We are asking our members NOT to come to our facilities if you are sick or starting to feel sick. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth will