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Local Carpenter Partners with Ted Lindsay Foundation

January 16, 2012

MRCC member, Joel B. Walendowski of Marine City, Michigan is working with the Ted Lindsay Foundation to raise awareness for Autism. Walendowski uses his metal fabrication skill to build motorcycles for charitable causes. His most recent creation was inspired by a family member with Autism. Walendowski partnered with the Ted Lindsay Foundation to raise awareness ...Read More

A Letter from the UBC’s General President

December 21, 2011

Please take a minute to read a letter from the General President of the United Brotherhood of carpenters and Joiners of America, Douglas J. McCarron.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

MRCC mentioned in Flint Journal

November 2, 2011
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Carpenters union urges members to keep Rep. Paul Scott in office Click to read the full story.

MAGIC Camp at OCC

July 14, 2011
Magic Camp 2011

The MRCC partnered with Oakland Community college for MAGIC Camp 2011 (Mentoring A Girl In Construction). The camp was featured in the Farmington Observer. Farmington Observer

MRCC in the Sunday News-Herald

June 29, 2011

Mike Jackson, Executive Secretary/Treasurer of the MRCC in the Sunday News-Herald. Ficano appoints MRCC Executive Secretary Treasurer.

MRCC Volunteers Featured on Southfield Cable 15

June 17, 2011

Union carpenters volunteer with Lawrence Tech students to rebuild the community. Visit Southfield Cable 15′s Facebook page to watch the story:  (Click here or copy the link below and paste into your browser). http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southfield-Cable-15/334904315022

Have Hammer, Will Travel

May 27, 2011
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ANTARCTICA – Tom Pixley loves going south for the winter. Despite temperatures that can plummet to minus-96 degrees (Fahrenheit) and blowing snow that can reduce visibility to barely six inches, he views Antarctica as a special oasis in many regards. Read the full story here: http://www.MorningStarPublishing.com

Help Stop the Attack on the Middle Class!

May 10, 2011
MRCC Fights Back

MRCC Fights Back

SAFETY TRAINING PAYS BIG DIVIDENDS

April 4, 2011

Safety training investments improve worker health and well-being DETROIT (March 22, 2011) — It’s no secret that members of the construction trade unions are exceptionally skilled at their professions. They are also lifesavers in the literal sense of the word. In addition to completing extensive apprenticeship and classroom training, every member of the Michigan Regional ...Read More

MRCC Lobbies for Infrastructure Funding

March 15, 2011

Former MRCC President Mike Davis (3rd from left), MRCC Political Director Nick McCreary (6th from left), MRCC Director Dick Reynolds (2nd from front right), and Congressman Dale Kildee (D – MI, 4th from left). Former MRCC President Mike Davis, MRCC Political Director Nick McCreary, and MRCC Director Dick Reynolds recently joined MITA (Michigan Infrastructure Transportation ...Read More