About Us Carpenters' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities The Carpenters' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities is simple, direct, and fair. Our Bill of Rights says: Here's what we believe. Here's what we stand for. Here are the basic rights of every working carpenter–union and non-union. But with rights come responsibilities–and no one knows that better than we do. We know that it is the responsibility of every carpenter to provide a good day's work and to produce a craftsman's product in return.
All working people have a 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 |
It began in 1881, when 36 carpenters from 11 cities formed a national union with a constitution, a structure, and 2,000 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. Much has changed in a century, but growth still rests on reaching out and opening doors to all working carpenters. One of the great labor leaders of the 19th century, Peter J. McGuire was one of the founding fathers of the Brotherhood and was General Secretary for our first 21 years. He worked tirelessly to keep the union alive in the early years, and his efforts led to the eight-hour workday, founding of the AF of L, wages that more than doubled, and union membership at more than 167,000 by 1903. He also created a lasting memorial to workers—the Labor Day holiday. |
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