Knowing and Understanding your Union

New Member Orientation for Nor Cal Carpenters
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All new members and immediate family are invited to attend an orientation that will cover basic functions of the Union. From Organizing, Training, Membership Services and Trust Funds, orientation is meant to be informative and interactive. Often, members who are new to the trade or new to the Carpenters Union have many questions. Questions such as; How does the Union contract work? What is the function of the Union? How does the Union benefit me? When do I get my healthcare coverage? How do my retirement benefits work? How do I obtain work? What is the Ready to Work List? When do I receive fringe benefits? How do I participate in the Union? What are my responsibilities as a Union member?

This orientation will alleviate the stress of not knowing the answers and build connections between Members and their Union, providing guidance and clarity as they start their journey as a Union Carpenter.

Some of the subjects to be covered are:

  • How we build power as a Union
  • Representation on the jobsite
  • What work is covered work
  • Health Benefits - What are they and how does it work
  • Vacation
  • Annuity and Retirement
  • and much more...

Registration

Orientation will be held at multiple locations within Northern California

Northern District January 18, 2025 – Vallejo
  April 12, 2025 – Sacramento
  July 19, 2025 – Redding
  October 18, 2025 – Santa Rosa
Central District January 18, 2025 – Manteca
  April 12, 2025 – Hayward
  July 19, 2025 – San Francisco
  October 18, 2025 – Martinez
Southern District January 18, 2025 – Foster City
  April 12, 2025 – Santa Cruz
  July 19, 2025 – San Jose
  October 18, 2025 – Fresno

Meetings will be held from 9am - 12pm
Lunch will be provided

All new members and immediate family are welcome!

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All new members and immediate family are invited to attend an orientation that will cover basic functions of the Union. From Organizing, Training, Membership Services and Trust Funds, orientation is meant to be informative and interactive. Often, members who are new to the trade or new to the Carpenters Union have many questions. Questions such as; How does the Union contract work? What is the function of the Union? - How does the Union benefit me? - When do I get my healthcare coverage? - How do my retirement benefits work? - How do I obtain work? - What is the Ready to Work List? - When do I receive fringe benefits? How do I participate in the Union? What are my responsibilities as a Union member?

This orientation will alleviate the stress of not knowing the answers and build connections between Members and their Union, providing guidance and clarity as they start their journey as a Union Carpenter.

Some of the subjects to be covered are:

  • How we build power as a Union
  • Representation on the jobsite
  • What work is covered work
  • Health Benefits - What are they and how does it work
  • Vacation
  • Annuity and Retirement
  • and much more...

Registration

Orientation will be held at multiple locations within Northern California

Northern District
January 18, 2025 – Vallejo
April 12, 2025 – Sacramento
July 19, 2025 – Redding
October 18, 2025 – Santa Rosa
Central District
January 18, 2025 – Manteca
April 12, 2025 – Hayward
July 19, 2025 – San Francisco
October 18, 2025 – Martinez
Southern District
January 18, 2025 – Foster City
April 12, 2025 – Santa Cruz
July 19, 2025 – San Jose
October 18, 2025 – Fresno

Meetings will be held from 9am - 12pm
Lunch will be provided

All new members and immediate family are welcome!

Contact Us

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265 Hegenberger Road
Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94621