SRCC staff educated Georgia legislators on construction industry tax fraud during the Working Families Caucus luncheon held in Atlanta Feb. 26. By sponsoring this event, the SRCC had the opportunity to talk with policymakers about an ongoing problem that has allowed companies to misclassify workers and win contracts by underbidding.
Can a new, German-engineered scaffolding system replace the physically demanding and labor-intensive scaffolding system that is currently standard in the United States?
Every union member has a story, a reason they chose representation, solidarity, and a better future. For Enrique Garza, that story begins with perseverance and grows into a commitment to helping others build the stability he once searched for himself.
The Southern Regional Council of Carpenters has endorsed candidates across the South ahead of the 2026 midterm elections for state and federal offices. See information on candidates we believe will fight for working people in our 11 states.
The Southern Regional Council of Carpenters is proud to endorse Jamie Ager in his bid for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District. Ager is a fourth-generation farmer and small business owner from western North Carolina who supported community rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Helene. “Ager has demonstrated a strong commitment to working families and the skilled trades,” …
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The Southern Regional Council of Carpenters is proud to endorse former Lt. Gov. and Democratic candidate Geoff Duncan in his bid for governor of Georgia. We believe Duncan will stand up for Georgia’s working families as governor. During a tour of Carpenters Local 283 in Augusta, Duncan spoke with members and leadership about the importance …
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The Southern Regional Council of Carpenters is proud to endorse Montserrat Garibay to represent the 49th District in the Texas House of Representatives. As an educator and labor leader, Garibay has consistently championed working families and fought for policies that protect workers’ rights. Her leadership at the Texas AFL-CIO reflects her deep commitment to workplace …
The Southern Regional Council of Carpenters has officially endorsed Texas State Representative James Talarico in his campaign to represent the state of Texas in the United States Senate. You can read Southern Regional Council of Carpenters Executive Secretary-Treasurer and CEO Kavin Griffin’s statement below: “The Southern Regional Council of Carpenters is proud to endorse Texas …
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Through the Southern District Training Trust Fund, SRCC members can access training that will keep you up to date on rapid changes taking place in industries across our region. This free, ongoing training makes you marketable to many employers.
Growing up in a union family in Oklahoma, Alexandra “Allie” Williams didn’t think she would become a carpenter, joking, “I accidentally joined the union seven years ago.”
