Master Agreement

Master Agreement

The Carpenters Master Agreement sets the ground rules for the labor-management relationship. It implements several innovative programs that foster cooperation between the two parties and realistically addresses present and future market conditions for employment, wages, health and welfare, training, vacation, annuity and other benefits.

To maintain and enforce the Carpenters Master Agreement, the Union has a statewide network of offices, staff and stewards to provide members with on-the-job representation. Personnel attend training classes on a regular basis and are committed to the integrity of the Master Agreement and the Union's membership services.

Trade Contracts

Trade contracts cover carpenters, drywall workers and lathers, garage door specialists, plasterers and tapers.

In addition to the carpenters and drywall trades, we provide contracts that cover residential carpenters, residential drywall workers, shop*, truss workers, garage door specialists, warehousemen and allied craft workers, including laborers and residential laborers.

* Shop agreements are specialty agreements. Each contractor will negotiate a stand-alone contract with the Carpenters Union.

Terms

The current Masters Agreement expires September 1, 2007. Terms in the Master Agreement include provisions relating to:

• Health and Welfare - Eligible members can qualify for a range of benefits, including Medical, Weekly Disability, Prescription Drug, Vision Care, Life Insurance, Dental and Chiropractic Care.
• Vacation and Holiday - Eligible members earn vacation days and holidays.
• Financial Security - Eligible members can take part in the Carpenters retirement investment program.
• Retiree Welfare - Eligible members can earn future dollars towards a retiree medical plan.

For more information about the Master Agreement and related plans, please contact us.