Health & Welfare
Carpenters Union Members have access to Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance plans. These plans also include Prescription Drug coverage, and Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage.
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*Health & Welfare coverage is a Fringe Benefit paid by your employing Contractor
* Coverage begins after you accrue $3,200 in a quarter (paid in by your Contractor)
Pension
Carpenters Union Members receive two types of Pension packages.
*Pension - Defined Benefit Pension
*Pension Annuity - Defined Contribution Pension
Both of these are Fringe Benefits paid by your employing Contractor and both retirement plans offer members a lifetime of benefits to reflect the hard work they put into each job and the dedication they've shown to the trade.
Annuity
Job Training
Carpenters Training Institute
Five Rivers Campus
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Apprenticeship Training
Enroll in the Apprenticeship Program and EARN While You LEARN
The 5 Rivers JATC is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will train with Professional Carpenters during week long classes and then go back to work with a Union Contractor to get On The Job Training experience.
Carpenters Apprenticeships typically take 4 years, with 1 week long class scheduled approximately every 3 months.
Working alongside professional contractors, you'll gain in-depth knowledge about general carpentry, cabinetry and scaffolding. The apprenticeship program:
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Addresses scaffold safety regulations, procedures and techniques
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Certifies apprentices in first aid, automated external defibrillator (AED) and CPR
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Focuses on workplace hazards, worker's rights and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
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Equips members with a working knowledge of proper rigging, signaling, lifting and loading techniques
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Concentrates on health care construction practices and infection control risk assessments
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Contact us today to find out how to join the growing number of Union Carpenters.
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Journeymen Upgrade Classes
Start Taking Your Carpentry Education Seriously
All Journeymen Carpenters in Good Standing can take the "Skilled Advancement Classes" available at the Carpenters Training Institute - Five Rivers Campus. They offer a variety of skills, including:
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Scaffold 40
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OSHA 30
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First Aid, CPR & AED
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Acoustical Ceilings
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Aerial Lift & Fork Truck
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Construction Fall Protection
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Construction Master Pro Calculator
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Doors Hardware
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Hazard Communication & Chemical Safety
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ICRA (Best Practices)
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Total Station
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Solid Surface Installer
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Rigging & Signaling Class
Classes are free for Union members, and night classes are available. Whether you want to acquire a new skill or just need a refresher course, the link above gives a list of what classes are currently on schedule. Contact Carpenters Training Institute - Five Rivers Campus at 319-365-9519 to check on availability of classes.
