Western States Regional Council of Carpenters

What Western States Regional Council of Carpenters does

Western States Regional Council of Carpenters (WSRCC) is a regional council of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC), representing approximately 60,000 carpenters, millwrights, and pile drivers across 10 western U.S. states (Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska). The organization operates 20 local union halls and 19 state-of-the-art training centers, and delivers its core offering — collective bargaining, job dispatch, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, defined-benefit pension, and vacation fund) — through three principal revenue streams: monthly member dues ($20 auto-pay / $25 window), employer contributions to benefit trusts administered by the wholly owned Carpenters Services Administrative Corporation (CSAC), and signatory contractor relationships that drive work flow to members.

Its technology and platform stack centers on the Ready-to-Work Dispatch Line (877-252-7024), which maintains weekly roll-call job lists and matches members to signatory contractors, complemented by a native iOS/Android mobile app, the ICRA healthcare-construction training protocol, and curriculum delivered through the Carpenters International Training Center (ITC). Adjacent programs include Career Connections (pre-apprenticeship in 70+ schools across 6 states serving 2,500+ students), the CUPP volunteer incentive program with its rewards store, and the BOSS mental health committee.

The go-to-market motion combines community-led organizing (recruitment via word-of-mouth, career fairs, and pre-apprenticeship pipelines), direct-to-consumer dispatch services, and political advocacy for Davis-Bacon prevailing wage enforcement. Effective March 30, 2026, WSRCC underwent material restructuring: Oregon, Washington, and Local 743 moved to a new North Coast Regional Council, and multiple California and Idaho locals were merged, while a new Executive Committee led by Executive Secretary-Treasurer Favian Guillen, President Jacob Lopez, and Vice President Doug Hicks was installed. The entity is headquartered at 533 S. Fremont Ave., 10th Floor, Los Angeles, California.

Name

Western States Regional Council of Carpenters

Legal name

Western States Regional Council of Carpenters

Website

https://wscarpenters.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

10,001+ employees

Short description

WSRCC is a regional UBC-affiliated labor union representing ~60,000 carpenters, millwrights, and pile drivers across 10 western U.S. states, providing collective bargaining, job dispatch, apprenticeship training, and family health and pension benefits through 20 local halls and 19 training centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Finish Carpentry Contractors (23835)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Carpentry & Framing (EDAOAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Millwork & Finish Carpentry (Trim, Molding, Wainscoting) (HSAPAIAG), Finish Carpentry & Trim Repair (Baseboards, Crown, Casing) (HSAGABAA)

Keywords

• Labor union representation
• Construction trade union
• Collective bargaining services
• Apprenticeship training programs
• Union carpenter benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: Monthly dues from members fund union operations. Auto-pay option at $20/month, window dues at $25/month. Dues support collective bargaining, member services, training, and political advocacy.
2. Employer Contributions: Signatory contractors contribute to health/welfare, pension, annuity, and vacation funds based on hours worked by union members. Employer contributions fund comprehensive benefits package.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Western States Regional Council of Carpenters is a regional labor union that represents nearly 60,000 carpenters, millwrights, and pile drivers across 10 western U.S. states. Its core offering is union membership providing collective bargaining representation, job placement via the Ready-to-Work Dispatch Line, comprehensive family health/welfare and retirement benefits, and earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship training through 19 training centers and the Career Connections school program.

Product overview

The Western States Regional Council of Carpenters operates as a labor union offering a unified membership program that provides carpenters across ten states with access to family health care, retirement benefits, job dispatch services, and collective bargaining support. The organization complements its core membership with specialized programs including the CUPP volunteer incentive system, the Western States Carpenters Training Fund network of training centers, the Ready-to-Work Dispatch Line for job placement, Career Connections pre-apprenticeship programs for schools, ICRA healthcare construction training, and the BOSS mental health initiative. These products and programs work together to serve nearly 60,000 members through every stage of their careers from apprenticeship through retirement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CUPP (Carpenters Union Participation Program): Council-wide volunteer program enabling members to earn stipends and rewards through community service
• PHIB (Participation Has Its Benefits)
• Career Connections
• BOSS Committee (Brotherhood Outreach for Strength and Support)

Products and services

• Union Membership Union membership providing nearly 60,000 carpenters, millwrights, and pile drivers across 10 states with access to family health care, retirement benefits, job dispatch, collective bargaining representation, training, and advocacy.
• Ready-to-Work Dispatch Line Daily phone dispatch service (877-252-7024) connecting union members with signatory contractors for job placement, available weekdays 7am-2pm with weekly roll-call for list maintenance.
• Health and Welfare Benefits Employer-paid family health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance provided at little to no cost to union members and their dependents.
• Retirement Plans Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Defined Contribution Retirement Plan for working members, with pension vesting after 5 years of service.
• Vacation Fund Employer-contributed vacation benefit paid out twice yearly (July and December) with On Demand Withdrawal options for qualified members.
• Western States Carpenters Training Fund (WSCTF) Apprenticeship Training Network of 19 state-of-the-art training centers providing earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship and career advancement training across the Council, covering interior systems, scaffolding, concrete formwork, commercial doors and hardware, and gas and steam turbine installation.
• ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) Training Specialized healthcare construction training covering risk minimization, hazardous materials identification, documentation, air pressure differentials, anterooms, medical facility awareness, and infection control protocols.
• Career Connections Pre-Apprenticeship Program School-based pre-apprenticeship program providing STEM-based technical construction education and hands-on training to 2,500+ students in 70+ programs across 6 western states, with a direct pathway into union apprenticeship.
• CUPP (Carpenters Union Participation Program) Volunteer incentive program offering stipends ($250 per 6-month period, up to $500/year), PHIB funding (up to $500), and rewards store access for members volunteering 24+ hours annually.
• BOSS (Brotherhood Outreach for Strength and Support) Member mental health committee providing resources and peer support to address mental health stigma in the construction industry, partnered with ComPsych and crisis hotlines.
• Political Action and Voter Education Resources supporting member voter registration, candidate endorsements for pro-infrastructure policies, and educational videos on Carpenter Economics, Davis-Bacon Act, and infrastructure investment.
• Committee Membership Eight standing committees offering member leadership development: Education, Mentor, Training, Volunteer, Worker, Political Action, BOSS (Brotherhood Outreach for Strength and Support), and MAC (Member Action Committee).
• SW Carpenters Mobile App Native mobile application available on iTunes App Store and Google Play providing members access to job listings, benefits information, training schedules, events, and union news on mobile devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pension: $200 credit per 1,000 hours worked = $4,000/month retirement benefit for 20-year member (upon eligibility)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• North Coast Regional Council of CarpentersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Oregon, Washington, and Local Union 743 joined the North Coast Regional Council of Carpenters. WSRCC congratulates them and looks forward to working in solidarity.
• United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSRCC is affiliated with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, one of North America's largest trade unions. UBC provides governance, conventions, training curriculum, and national political advocacy. WSRCC operates as a regional council under UBC structure.
• Western States Carpenters Training Fund (WSCTF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining fund manages apprenticeship programs and continuing education across the region. Operates 19 training centers providing cutting-edge construction training, ICRA certification, and specialized skills development.
• Carpenters International Training Center (ITC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational training facility where most skilled carpenters are developed and trained. Supports creation of new courses meeting contractors' evolving needs and ongoing refinements in core courses.
• Carpenters Services Administrative Corporation (CSAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers health/welfare, pension, annuity, and vacation benefits for union members. Manages comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Educational Institutions (Schools)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Connections program partners with educators to provide practical STEM education in 70+ schools across 6 states. Program offers hands-on pre-apprenticeship training with entry to debt-free apprenticeship.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUPP volunteer program partners with Habitat for Humanity for community service projects. Members volunteer construction skills to build homes for those in need.
• CUPP Partner OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUPP (Carpenters Union Participation Program) engages members in community service including veteran assistance, elderly support, and local community projects across 10 states.
• Mental Health OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOSS Committee provides mental health resources and support for construction workers. Partnerships with ComPsych, National Alliance on Mental Health, and crisis hotlines for member assistance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU): Umbrella organization representing 14 building-trades unions including UBC. Coordinates collective political advocacy, apprenticeship standards, and project-labor-agreement strategy that directly shapes WSRCC's competitive positioning.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National trade association representing merit-shop (non-union) contractors. Functions as the primary counterparty to WSRCC in the open-vs-closed-shop debate, and the main competitor for signatory-contractor market share on commercial and federal projects.

Direct peers

• North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters: Another UBC regional council covering the Northeast U.S. Operates the same union-representation, training-fund, and dispatch model for carpenters, millwrights, and pile drivers, making it the most structurally comparable peer to WSRCC.
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Large diversified union with a substantial construction division operating under comparable dues, training, and Taft-Hartley benefit-fund structures. Competes for blue-collar workers and political influence on construction labor policy.
• International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART): Multi-discipline building-trades union covering sheet metal, rail, and transportation workers under collective-bargaining, apprenticeship, and benefit-trust frameworks parallel to WSRCC's operating model.
• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE): Represents heavy-equipment operators and related construction trades through similar regional-council structures, apprenticeship training, and Taft-Hartley benefit funds. Competes for construction project hours and member sign-ups in overlapping geographies.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW): Major building-trades union representing skilled construction workers under similar collective-bargaining, apprenticeship, and benefits-fund structures. Competes for the same construction labor dollar and policy influence on project labor agreements.
• Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters: UBC regional council covering the Midwest U.S. with similar apprenticeship training, benefits administration, and collective-bargaining functions for carpenters. Direct operational peer reflecting comparable scale and member services.
• Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA): Building-trades union representing laborers on construction sites with parallel dues-funded training, benefit trust, and dispatch models. Overlaps with WSRCC on signatory contractors and federal prevailing-wage advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America: National parent union of WSRCC and the largest carpenter trade union in North America. Provides governance, training curriculum, conventions, and national political advocacy that frame WSRCC's operating environment, while WSRCC is one of several regional councils executing on the ground.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WSCarpenters
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• Facebookfacebook.com/wscarpentersunion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/western-states-regional-council-of-carpenters
• Instagraminstagram.com/wscarpenters

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries21 records

Funding overview

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