The NLRB & DOL have a profound impact on our ability to provide good jobs.This article breakdown why, how & what we can do about it.

 What’s happening around the council? Find out in the Central South Carpenter! 

The Central South Carpenter is packed full of useful information! Our Spring 2023 edition contains important messages from EST Jason Engels and benefits improvements, major projects & available work, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Chips & Science Act, and so much more. Click below to read The Central South Carpenter now.

The first edition of the UBC Monthly Policy Newsletter.

Students from the Cass Center in Ozark fulfill the mayor's request to build a mini-golf course inside the community center.

On April 13th, Carpenters from across the Central South Region gathered with council members Teri Castillo & Mario Bravo at San Antonio City Hall to raise awareness of the rampant employer tax fraud in the construction industry. 

Arthur “Boo Boo” Terry Darling, Jr.

A dedicated carpenter and organizer during his 44 years with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.

His passing on January 15, 2023, at the age of 63, is a great loss.

The Department of Homeland Security announced process changes that will streamline their existing authority to grant migrant workers protection from immigration-related retaliation.

There are many great things about being apart of The Union, and stories like this are proof. Three generations of women, mother, daughter, and granddaughter, working in the same industry for the same Union, The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.

Family fun night was held on December 13, 2022. It was a wonderful finish to a great year. Every year during our December meeting, we name one hard working apprentice, The Clark McDonald Apprentice of the Year. The deserving apprentice is awarded a check for all their efforts.

The Central South Dec 2022 Tri-Annual Delegate Conference featured guest speakers, Mitch Landrieu, and member-elect to the US Congress Greg Casar.

On December 1, 2022, the Austin City Council unanimously passed a Wage Theft Prevention Ordinance protecting workers compensation they are owed by law. Wage theft occurs when a worker is not paid what they are owed under the law or agreement made with their employer.

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) was a busy week for the Central South Carpenters Regional Council. Check out all the amazing things that happened!

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a nationwide celebration to showcase the opportunities that Registered Apprenticeships offer for Americans to develop workplace experience and skills that employers value.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Registered Apprenticeship Conference in Baton Rouge, LA was attended by apprenticeship partners and featured speakers such as Governor John Bel Edwards, the LWC Secretary Ava Cates & Apprenticeship Director Stephen Peychaud, the Department of Labor Apprenticeship Director Maria Brady, and our very own Shanta Prude. Being one of three success stories asked to present, Ms. Prude spoke about her experience as a member of the Central South Carpenters Regional Council.

Member benefits and Union structure are explained.

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EST Jason Engels spoke at a recent DOL Wage & Hour Division seminar as a worker advocate on how wage theft can affect project productivity.

On June 24th & 25th, 75 sisters from every state in the council came together for the first ever Central South Sisters in the Brotherhood Conference at the Roosevelt in New Orleans, Louisiana. With the mantra of Stronger Together, the goal was to collaborate, learn, grow, and plan for success.

District director, Troy Mouton sent a warning letter to the Advocate cautioning contractors to avoid this practice. He goes on to explain

how the process works and how it is unfair. 

Central South Carpenters has evidence of workers on the Potter County Courthouse project being paid far less than the contracted & legal wage.

Member story about Central South Carpenters Industrial Rep & Southern District SIB Coordinator Shanta Prude.

Fort Hood has the largest number of transitioning soldiers in the US and some of them are becoming Carpenters.

Central South Carpenters raise awareness about construction industry tax fraud at the city hall in Austin, TX.