UBC Local 2222

What UBC Local 2222 does

UBC Local 2222 is a Canadian labor union local chapter of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, headquartered at 385 Queen Street, Kincardine, Ontario. It represents skilled construction tradespeople — principally carpenters, floor coverers, and drywall, acoustics and lathing applicators — across the Ontario region, serving end-markets that include residential construction, ICI (industrial, commercial and institutional), energy and electrical power, healthcare, and maintenance. The chapter operates as the local delivery vehicle for collective bargaining, member benefits (health and welfare, pension), and Red Seal–credentialed apprenticeship pathways that flow through the Ontario College of Trades under the Apprenticeship Act (2009).

The organization's core products are three apprenticeship programs — General Carpentry (403A, 7,200 hours), Drywall, Acoustics & Lathing Applicators (451A, 5,400 hours), and Floor Covering Installer (448A, 6,000 hours) — each combining on-the-job work experience with mandatory in-school training blocks. Supporting these are a suite of construction safety certification courses (Working at Heights, WHMIS, Confined Spaces, Scaffolding, Forklift, Crane/Rigging, First Aid, Supervisor Health and Safety), an online training portal at ubclocal2222.online-training.ca, and access to the UBC's 1.2 million square foot Carpenters International Training Center in Las Vegas. The underlying technology is a conventional web-based learning management system paired with in-person training delivery; there is no disclosed proprietary technology platform beyond the union's own training content and standards.

Revenue is generated through recurring monthly membership dues — the union explicitly identifies its revenue model as subscription/recurring — in exchange for representation, training, job referrals, health and welfare coverage, pension plan access, and Red Seal certification. Dues rates are not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is community-led: prospective members apply through a self-serve Airtable Join Us form or the Travel Card form, with member acquisition reinforced through Twitter, YouTube (Carpenter's Union TV), and community/charity work rather than paid acquisition channels.

Name

UBC Local 2222

Legal name

Local 2222. United Brotherhood of Carpenters

Website

https://local2222.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UBC Local 2222 is a Canadian labor union local chapter based in Kincardine, Ontario, representing carpenters, floor coverers, and drywall applicators. It delivers Red Seal apprenticeship programs, safety training, and collective bargaining services funded through recurring membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Trade Union Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Carpentry apprenticeship
• Skilled trades training
• Construction union services
• Red Seal certification
• Floor covering installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Kincardine, Ontario

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Union Membership Dues: Members pay union dues in exchange for representation, training, job referrals, health & welfare benefits, and pension plan access. The union provides members with access to work opportunities, collective bargaining support, and training certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UBC Local 2222 is a labor union local chapter that represents carpenters, floor coverers, and drywall applicators in Ontario. It delivers three Red Seal apprenticeship programs (General Carpentry 403A, Drywall Acoustics & Lathing 451A, Floor Covering Installer 448A), an online training platform, and construction safety certification courses. Members receive collective bargaining representation, health & welfare benefits, pension plan access, and job referrals through a travel card system covering Canada and the United States.

Product overview

UBC Local 2222 is a union local offering a portfolio of apprenticeship programs and training services for carpenters and construction tradespeople. The core offerings include three Red Seal apprenticeship programs (General Carpentry 403A, Drywall Acoustics & Lathing 451A, and Floor Covering Installer 448A) that combine on-the-job work experience with in-school training blocks. Supporting these are the Carpenters International Training Center in Las Vegas providing comprehensive skills and leadership training, an Online Training Platform for web-based courses, and a suite of construction safety certification courses. The organization emphasizes obtaining Interprovincial Red Seal certifications and provides pension planning tools for members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Carpentry (403A) Apprenticeship

Quantifiable outcome

• Red Seal certification enables members to work throughout Canada with standardized skill verification (minimum 70% score required)

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners (UBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUBC Local 2222 is a local chapter of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, one of North America's largest building trades unions with over 500,000 members. The parent organization provides training standards, collective bargaining support, and international training facilities including the Carpenters International Training Center in Las Vegas.
• Carpenters' District Council of OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal 2222 is affiliated with the Carpenters' District Council of Ontario which coordinates union activities across the province and provides regional representation and support for carpenters' locals.
• Ontario College of TradescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApprenticeship programs operate under the Ontario College of Trades Apprenticeship Act (2009). Union provides Red Seal certification examinations through the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development.
• Carpenters International Training Center (ITC)coreTechnology or IntegrationState-of-the-art 1.2 million square foot training facility in Las Vegas offering comprehensive training in UBC craft skills, instructor training, and leadership education for building trades professionals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Skills Canada: National not-for-profit promoting skilled trades and technologies in Canada. Comparable to Local 2222's apprenticeship and certification mission, though it operates as an advocacy and competition organization rather than a direct training provider.

Direct peers

• Carpenters' District Council of Ontario: Provincial coordinating body for UBC carpenters' locals in Ontario. Directly comparable as it represents the same trade and members across the same Ontario region as Local 2222, with overlapping training, bargaining, and member service functions.
• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE): Represents heavy equipment operators and mechanics in construction. Structurally comparable to UBC Local 2222 as a building trades union with formal apprenticeship programs, training facilities, and benefits administration.
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT): North American trade union representing painters, drywall finishers, and related trades. Comparable to UBC Local 2222 in providing apprenticeship training, certification, and collective representation for construction craftspeople.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW): One of North America's largest building trades unions, parallel in structure to UBC. Comparable as a sister trade union offering apprenticeship training, collective bargaining, benefits administration, and certified skills development to construction trade workers.
• Iron Workers International: North American trade union for ironworkers. Comparable to UBC Local 2222 as a building trades union offering apprenticeship training, certification, and collective bargaining in the structural construction trades.
• Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA): Major North American construction trade union representing laborers. Directly comparable to UBC Local 2222 as a parallel building trades union with apprenticeship programs, training centers, benefits, and collective bargaining on construction job sites.

Regional players

• Canadian Building Trades Union (CBTU): National umbrella organization for Canada's building trades unions. Comparable to UBC Local 2222 as the broader federation that represents affiliated construction trade unions including carpenters at the national level.

Broad incumbents

• Conestoga College (Skilled Trades): Ontario public college offering carpenter, drywall, and flooring pre-apprenticeship and trade programs. Comparable to Local 2222 as an Ontario-based provider of trade training and credentials, though operating as a post-secondary institution rather than a union.
• Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS): Provincial ICI sector management-labor organization representing both union contractors and building trades unions in Ontario. Comparable to Local 2222 as a broader Ontario construction labor ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/UBClocal2222
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxi6QpYikD0BmTthmZNGYAg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ubc-local-2222

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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