PNWRCC is now Western States Regional Council of Carpenters Email Format
ConstructionWashington, United States51-200 Employees
The Western States Regional Council of Carpenters is a regional labor union within the construction industry. It was formed by the June 2023 merger of the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters with the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, and operates as an affiliate of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Across the western United States, the union represents more than 100,000 carpenters and related trades workers. Based in Kent, in the Pacific Northwest, the organization traces its roots to a carpentry union founded in 1881. The group focuses on safeguarding and improving safety, wages, benefits, training, and working conditions for carpenters and related crafts, with the aim of cultivating a skilled, professional workforce capable of delivering quality results on projects of any size. In 2026, reports indicate a partnership with the Oregon City School District to expand pre-apprenticeship pathways and involve Western States Carpenters in local education initiatives.