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Why Unionize?

Most workers join a union for the industry-standard wages and benefits. Often workers join a union due to inadequate jobsite safety. Accessing training is another reason workers seek to be represented by a union. When a majority of workers with a special set of skills are organized, it is possible to advance wages and benefits. Conversely when the number of organized workers is low in a market area, workers have less ability to influence wages.

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters was established in 1881 and had its first local in British Columbia in 1883. The UBC has been representing workers longer than any other construction union in B.C.

Our Unionization Process

The Labour Relations Code of B.C. governs the process for organizing (or unionizing) an employer.

The Carpenters' Regional Council (CRC) of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America is currently building the CRC's new website, which will include all the same functions and information for our members and other users. In the meantime, please continue to use bcrcc.ca. We appreciate your patience and understanding.