What made you decide to be a carpenter? Following in my father’s footsteps. Do you have any fond memories from your time? All the guys, the comradery of all…
Why did you choose to be a carpenter? My father was a brick layer so I’ve been in construction as long as I can remember. I had an opportunity with…
Kevin McCarthy Jr. is a carpenter. He’s the son of another Carpenter who’s been in the Union for over 30 years, and has been a hardworking member of local 158…
Opioids are depressants, meaning they slow down vital body functions including breathing and heart rate. In 2016, the number of opioid overdoses was 5 times what it was in 1999.…
Cancer affects everyone, someway, somehow, and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters community is no different. To help bring awareness to this terrible disease, long-time carpenter and proud Local Union 167…
Construction is one of the most physically demanding industries in the United States. As a result, backaches and pain in the shoulders, neck, arms, and hands are some of the most…
Heart Disease in the United States The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type is coronary artery disease, which can cause heart…