Members of our locals in Miami and the greater South Florida area have been demonstrating for over two weeks in the rapidly growing downtown Miami area to send a clear message to developers that the exploitation of construction workers will not be tolerated. “The demonstration is an education or re-education process of the building managers, …
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The SRCC is proud to represent the union carpenters who played a crucial behind-the-scenes role in NASA’s Artemis II mission. As astronauts reach for the stars, we recognize the foundation that was built by hardworking union members and wish the team a safe and successful mission.
After arriving in Atlanta in 2002, Vicente Rumbo began his construction career in interior systems, focusing on metal framing. He had to return to Mexico but was able to come back to Georgia with his wife and son in 2016. Since he had construction experience, a friend brought him to work with Anning-Johnson Co., a …
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The Southern Regional Council of Carpenters attended the Golden Clash soccer match, one of the most exciting events in North American sports. More than 15,000 people attended the Golden Clash international soccer match between Club América and Club Tigres at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. SRCC organizer Victor Ballesteros worked with Shante …
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Tuesday, March 24th, the Florida Legislature gained a strong voice for working people with the election of Brian Nathan in Florida’s 14th Senate District. Nathan, who was endorsed by the Southern Regional Council of Carpenters, won his special election to represent the Tampa area in Tallahassee. Brian has a long history in the labor movement …
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Every year, millions of football fans watch the NFL Combine. It’s a chance for coaches and organizations to see the skills that players will bring to the table, and for the players to push themselves to the best of their abilities. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners took this idea and localized it to …
The Southern Regional Council of Carpenters is proud to endorse Brian Nathan in the special election for Florida’s 14th Senate District. The special election will be held on Tuesday, March 24th, in Florida’s 14th District. “Brian Nathan has demonstrated a strong commitment to the Tampa Bay area’s working families and the skilled trades as a …
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (center) with SRCC EST and CEO Kavin Griffin (left) and SRCC Director of Government Affairs (right) with SRCC staff and members. The Southern Regional Council of Carpenters is proud to endorse former Governor Roy Cooper to represent North Carolina in the U.S. Senate. “Cooper has demonstrated a strong commitment …
An opinion piece by Southern District UBC Training Trust Fund Executive Director Jimmie Jordan discussing the opportunities a union apprenticeship provides and the SDTTF’s upcoming combine in Nashville was published today on the Nashville Tennessean’s website. You can read the full op-ed below or on the Tennessean.
Candidates endorsed by the Southern Regional Council of Carpenters posted strong results in recent primary elections across several states, signaling continued momentum for leaders who prioritize workforce training, public education, and access to skilled-trades careers.
