The Central Midwest Carpenters are dedicated to giving back to the communities in which we live and serve. Throughout 2025, there were many projects, volunteer opportunities, and community engagements that took place. These few examples are just some of the ways that CMRCC Members are constantly stepping up and lending a helping hand to those who need it around us.
The Central Midwest Carpenters is, in its essence, is a family. We are bound together with brotherhood and sisterhood. Some members claim a deeper connection with their fellow members – having multiple generations in the CMRCC. These quotes are from a few of them who are especially appreciative of the fact that they get to carry on the legacy of being a union carpenter with their last name.
Don’t miss the 2025 edition of the CMRCC annual magazine! Hear from EST Matt McGriff about the Council’s goals, updates from hubs across the region, recaps of pension and healthcare changes this year, training wins, and spotlights on some of the unique projects out members are building across the Council. This year’s magazine is packed […]
Earlier this month, the Central Midwest Carpenters held their annual Indiana & Kentucky apprenticeship graduation ceremony. Friends and family of over 450 graduates gathered in downtown Indianapolis to watch their loved ones walk across the stage and ceremoniously become journeymen carpenters, millwrights, and floor coverers. Leer más
The Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters (CMRCC) is excited to announce that applications are now open for its annual scholarship program. Committed to supporting accessible and affordable education, CMRCC welcomes applicants pursuing either union trade schools or college programs. Each year, the council awards forty $1,000 scholarships to eligible dependents of its members. In 2026, twenty scholarships will be granted based on academic merit, and twenty will be awarded through a random drawing. The CMRCC academic scholarships are evaluated using 60% high school GPA and 40% SAT or ACT scores. An additional twenty scholarships are selected randomly. These scholarships are designated exclusively for educational expenses, including tuition, room and board, or books. Eligibility for the scholarships is open to sons, daughters, and dependent children of CMRCC members, provided:
All applications must include:
Scholarship applications must be received prior to Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Greenwood Council Office, located at 771 Greenwood Springs Drive, Greenwood, Indiana 46143.
Labor Day is a time to celebrate and honor American workers and the Central Midwest Carpenters Union (CMRCC), representing over 37,000 professional tradespeople in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, hopes to recruit the next generation of workers interested in building the communities they live in.
The CMRCC training centers in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio will host open house events for students and people of all ages interested in exploring exciting careers in carpentry. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
I, along with nearly 1,300 other proud UBC members, just got back from attending the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners’ 43rd General Convention. I am very proud to have been part of and witness the re-election of General President McCarron and the McCarron TEAM! Leer más
In an inspiring show of community spirit, 25 volunteers from Central Midwest Carpenters’ Local 175, Local 1076, and their families recently teamed up with Louisville’s Metro United Way and Sleep in Heavenly Peace to help ensure that no child in our area sleeps on the floor. The build day, held in downtown Louisville on July 26, 2025, brought together volunteers from other trades and organizations who cut, moved, and prepared bed components for assembly.
The Build-A-Bed event featured speakers from other trade unions, Ford Community Cares, Luke Mickelson – The Founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, along with other local and state officials including Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.
In the months leading up to the event, our members dedicated countless hours preparing wood for the build. From the donation of the wood to sanding and pre-cutting the materials, their work ensured that every bed built was strong, safe, and ready for a good night’s rest. Leer más
The Central Midwest Carpenters is comprised of nearly 37,000 members, who form our tight-knit community and brotherhood. This bond has been forged through shared training, labor, and advocacy for workers’ rights. Our unity and shared goals are carried forward by those who strive for inclusivity and leave a lasting impact on the organization and its people. Each year, we celebrate a member who embodies these principles, and few have done so as profoundly as Don Sherry.
