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. Read more
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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.
https://www.cmwcarpenters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/vQWcTZhX.jpeg533800Kameron/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CMWCarpenterslogoFIN.pngKameron2025-08-04 16:06:222025-08-04 16:14:492025 Don Sherry Award Winner Announced
Work is booming in Central Indiana, so the Central Midwest Carpenters had to get creative with bringing in new members and strengthening ties within the surrounding community. Last year, the Greenwood campus held their first ‘Hiring Combine’, where people hungry for work could come show their skills and dedication to contractors looking to hire. The event was successful, but it could be better going forward. (You can read about last year’s combine in the last CMRCC magazine.) Read more
May 2025, members, partners, and friends of the Central Midwest Carpenters came together for the annual Carpenters Caring Golf Outing. The day offered time on the course with fellow members, United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) leadership, contractors, and partners, its purpose was clear — to raise funds that support union families during times of crisis.
Hosted at Warren Golf Course in Notre Dame, Indiana, the event drew an incredible turnout, with every sponsorship spot booked and dozens of additional sponsors stepping up to make a difference. Every swing and every sponsor helped fuel our Carpenters Caring fund, which provides year-round support to members facing hardship, loss, or tragedy. Read more
We’re excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters Scholarship Program!
Forty outstanding students have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship, which can be applied toward tuition, room and board, or books at their chosen college or trade school.
As in past years, twenty recipients were selected based on academic excellence, including high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores. The other twenty were chosen through a random drawing, ensuring opportunity and access for all eligible applicants.
Union Volunteers Help Build a Better Night’s Sleep for Local Kids
/in News /by Hannah ErwinThe 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. Read more
2025 Don Sherry Award Winner Announced
/in News /by KameronThe 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.
Getting Creative – CMRCC’s 2025 Hiring Combine
/in Community, News, Videos /by KameronWork is booming in Central Indiana, so the Central Midwest Carpenters had to get creative with bringing in new members and strengthening ties within the surrounding community. Last year, the Greenwood campus held their first ‘Hiring Combine’, where people hungry for work could come show their skills and dedication to contractors looking to hire. The event was successful, but it could be better going forward. (You can read about last year’s combine in the last CMRCC magazine.) Read more
Carpenters Caring Hosts Annual Golf Outing
/in News /by Hannah ErwinMay 2025, members, partners, and friends of the Central Midwest Carpenters came together for the annual Carpenters Caring Golf Outing. The day offered time on the course with fellow members, United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) leadership, contractors, and partners, its purpose was clear — to raise funds that support union families during times of crisis.
Hosted at Warren Golf Course in Notre Dame, Indiana, the event drew an incredible turnout, with every sponsorship spot booked and dozens of additional sponsors stepping up to make a difference. Every swing and every sponsor helped fuel our Carpenters Caring fund, which provides year-round support to members facing hardship, loss, or tragedy. Read more
Scholarship Winners | 2025
/in Community, News, Special /by Hannah ErwinForty outstanding students have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship, which can be applied toward tuition, room and board, or books at their chosen college or trade school.
As in past years, twenty recipients were selected based on academic excellence, including high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores. The other twenty were chosen through a random drawing, ensuring opportunity and access for all eligible applicants.
These remarkable students are the sons, daughters, and dependents of proud members of the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters.
Congratulations to the 2025 CMRCC Scholarship recipients:
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