The Southern District Training Trust Fund held its second successful hiring combine event in Austin, TX. Over 140 participants came out to show off their skills for our contractor partners and many of them walked away with an opportunity to begin their union carpentry career. Our next hiring event is scheduled for August 22 in …
It’s no secret that the trades have traditionally been a boys’ club. That’s improved drastically thanks to the trailblazers and union members who fought so future women in the trades could have a seat at the table they’ve earned. Donna McKinney is a retired Journey-level Millwright from LU2232 in Pasadena, TX, with over 23 years …
As part of the build-out of a new $330 million facility in South Carolina, GEM Inc has brought in several apprentice and journeylevel millwrights from the Southern Regional Council of Carpenters to assist with floor layout and elevation benchmarks.
The Southern Regional Council of Carpenters (“SRCC”) has officially endorsed Retired Lieutenant Colonel Alex Vindman in his race to represent Florida in the United States Senate. The Southern Regional Council of Carpenters represents working people building Florida’s future and looks forward to working with Retired Lieutenant Colonel Alex Vindman to provide opportunities and fair treatment …
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As part of our mission to grow the number of skilled craftspeople in the South, the Southern District Training Trust Fund will host combines in three cities across Texas this summer. On Saturday, June 27 “We are looking for people who want to grow and learn a skill, and this is the best way to …
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According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, weather trends for Summer 2026 are expected to be hotter and drier than normal across the United States, including our work area across the Southern Region. Staying safe on a job site is one of our main priorities. To protect against heat illness, OSHA has provided several resources to …
Superintendent Justin Moore from Local 1905 in Orlando, FL, found his community and career with the Southern Regional Council of Carpenters. Moore has been with the SRCC for over 20 years, ever since he graduated from its apprenticeship program. He currently works as superintendent for Buena Vista Construction Company, a contractor he’s been with since he reached journey-level. BVCC works on the property for Walt Disney …
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The Southern Regional Council of Carpenters celebrated member Rigo Davila’s 25th anniversary at its recent staff and delegate meeting. Davila’s story is certainly one of celebration and one of overcoming hardship. Starting as an apprentice, he said he had to be bold while also responsible. “Not easy for sure. It’s been hard,” he started. “(You) always have (to have) your feet on the ground.” Davila credits the union and the mentors he started …
Southern Regional Council of Carpenters staff participated in high school tours of the Local 551 Pasadena (Houston) Carpenters’ training facility. La Porte ISD and Santa Fe ISD students had the opportunity to talk to seasoned veterans of the trade and learn more about the benefits of Carpenter and Millwright apprenticeship training programs. The local facility has not hosted a high …
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As part of the nationwide UBC campaign to protest against tax fraud in the construction industry, the Southern Regional Council of Carpenters held demonstrations in Atlanta and Miami. On Wednesday, April 15, members and staff of the Southern Regional Council of Carpenters rallied in Miami to stand up against tax fraud in the construction industry. …
