Carpenters Bill of Rights & Responsibilities

Carpenters believe that every working man and woman have certain rights, but we also realize that with rights come responsibilities - and we take both seriously. The Union organizes for collective bargaining strength in an effort to influence the construction market and negotiate a higher standard for all construction workers. Facts show that in construction markets where the majority of the workers are unionized, those workers enjoy higher wages and better benefits because contractors must negotiate with those workers as a group. If the group controls the supply of labor, they are in a better position to establish the wages and benefits in their area.

Our Bill of Rights and Responsibilities tells the world what we believe in and what we are prepared to contribute.

All working people have the right to:

• A good job with benefits
• A living wage that can support a family
• Security and dignity in work and retirement
• A safe and secure workplace
• Education and training to reach our full potential

With Rights Come Responsibilities:

• Being productive, efficient workers
• Producing work of the highest quality
• Work that we stand behind
• Improving our communities
• Helping fellow workers achieve safety and security in the workplace
• Being active citizens and informed voters

View the Constitution of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.