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Recently, Local 174 members partnered up with Eastern LaSalle County and the United Way Labor of Love for the 33rd year to do some volunteer work throughout the community. Each year, our members help those in need by offering their time and skills to make sure homes in the area are safe, warm, and dry. This could mean anything from fixing steps, roofs, siding, windows and more! This year, we would like to give recognition to Artie Argubright, James Kellerman, Grady Morsheiser, Joey Nelson, and Bryce Phelps for their selfless contributions. Great work!

Carpenters Local 174, MACRC Build Micro Pantries; Donate to City of Joliet.

Members of Carpenters Local 174 combined with the Mid America Carpenters Regional Council and the MACRC Apprenticeship Program teamed up and produced big for the communities they live and work in. The carpenters donated their time and expertise to build 6 micro pantries that will be distributed throughout the City of Joliet. It is the hope of the Carpenters Union that these donations will beam a positive light toward the betterment of Joliet and its people for many years to come. All material for this project was donated by the Mid America Carpenters Regional Council. We would like to thank the MACRC Apprenticeship Program Directors, Local 1027 Mill/Cabinet, and Local 174 members who came out on a weekend donating their time and talent to make this a reality. We would also like to thank the Mayor of Joliet Terry Darcy, Joliet City Councilwoman Susan Ibarra, and Pastor Herb Brooks for the inspiration and stopping by showing their support of the carpenters during the build.

Attention, all Local 174 Apprentices! We will be holding our next Cub Club meeting on Saturday, October 26th at 9:00 AM. The meeting will be held at our hall, located at 1407 Essington Rd. Joliet, IL 60435. Please enter through the doors on the northwest corner of the building.

OSHA 30-HOUR CERTIFICATION REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The Mid-America Carpenters Apprentice & Training Program offers the OSHA 30- Hour online training course in both English and Spanish.

You have 180 days to complete each portion with a minimum score of 70%. Failure to pass within 180 days incurs a $125 fee. If the member successfully completes each portion of the training within 180 days, there will be no charge.

Online Training Procedure:

Members must be in good standing with their Local Union prior to registering.
Members must provide their UBC identification number (e.g., U-XXXX-XXXX) when registering.
The course registration link will be sent to you via email. Please verify that your email address is correct.
This online course is only compatible with computers (laptop or desktop) or iPads. It will not work on a cell phone.
OSHA mandates that online training is limited to 7.5 hours a day.
Upon successful completion, you will receive the OSHA 30-Hour Training Card by mail. Please verify that your home address is correct.
Provide a copy of your OSHA 30-Hour Training Card to your home Local Union.
Your Local Union will forward the information to the correct JATC Program on your behalf.

Journey-Level & Apprentice members in good standing can register using this link: https://carpenters.trainsys.com/content/Union.aspx

The new MCL Health Center, located at 1403 Essington Rd. Suite B (next to our Health & Welfare Offices) is now OPEN! The center is open to members, spouses, and dependent children, ages 2 and older, who are eligible and enrolled in comprehensive medical benefits under the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Health Fund’s Active, Retiree, and Low-Cost Medical Plans. Your family will be able to take advantage of primary care services, condition management, acute care, behavioral health and much more! To schedule an appointment, call (815) 265-6062, or online here.

Hours at the center as follows:

Monday: 10 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM – 7 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM

*Closed for lunch from 1 PM – 2 PM