The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) is one of North America’s largest building trades unions, with over a half-million members. With pride in our more than 135-year history, we strive for job fairness and family-sustaining wages and benefits.

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) is one of North America’s largest building trades unions, with over a half-million members. With pride in our more than 140-year history, we lead the way in training, educating, and representing the next generation of skilled construction professionals.

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The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America is an organization governed by its members through rules, regulations, and guidelines established according to its constitution and bylaws.

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) places a top priority on developing the total professional: tradespeople who are not only technical experts in their craft, but who also demonstrate effective communication and leadership qualities.

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters was founded in 1881 in response to challenging conditions in the construction industry. While much has changed over the course of more than 140-years, the union today remains as committed as ever to improving the lives of those who make their living in the carpentry trades.

Map Key. Each pin on the map represents the location of a UBC Regional Training Center in North America. Each blue pin represents a group of Training Centers who share the same address.

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Do you want to develop great skills, work hard on every job, and, as a result, earn fair pay and respect? Do you have the drive and the can-do attitude to become a true construction professional? Then consider applying to become a member of …

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) is one of North America’s largest building-trades unions, with over a half million members working in the construction and wood-products industries.