It began in 1881, when 36 carpenters from 11 cities formed a national union with a constitution, a structure and two thousand members. From humble beginnings arose a powerful political and economic force, setting the standards for wages, benefits, conditions and quality on every project in the U.S. and Canada. Much has changed in a century, but growth still rests on reaching out and opening doors to all working carpenters.

	Learn more about the founding forefathers!
		P.J. McGuire - Founder of Labor Day and the UBC
		Leadership & Vision - The struggle for the 8-hour day
		A Century Ago - 100 years ago in Union History