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Glorious Failure larger image

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The crumbling of Dave Cole's power equationBy A. VendettaDave Cole's power equation is based upon two main components: resources and strategy. The resource side of the equation is based on his control over the C.E.P's funds. In past years this income has been of the order of millions, a good portion of which has been utilized by Coles to build a corporate style union against what he calls "the

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LaborNet: Online Communications for a Democratic Labor MovementS. California Carpenters' Effort To Raid IUPAT Lathers Leads To Backlash 10/14/2006 By Steve ZelserHundreds of AFL-CIO building trades workers rallied against efforts of the United Brotherhood Of Carpenters UBC in Southern California to raid the painters' drywall finishing work. A biting flyer with cartoons was posted on the website

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one of these photos was manipulated in Photoshop and one is an actual photo of union members' dues money being frittered away at the 2005 UBCJA convention in Las Vegas. It does not matter which one is real, as the convention excesses say nothing positive about the International Brotherhood of Carpenters - yet another reason why this website supports full Canadian Autonomy.International

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From The WarZoneHalf-Truths by Mike GriffinWhen you pick up Carpenter magazine you would expect some degree of honesty and at least a degree of relevance for working members who pay the bills. That however, is absolutely never the case. Like all publications in the house of labor, the news becomes that which the current dictator wants members believe and which supports the power structure he or

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larger clac-colesThe Pulper April 2006 Bulletin of CEP Local 1129 in pdf formatWage Caucus Delegates Irate Bro. Coles Raked Over CEP’s ‘Sub-CLAC’ ContractorsDelegates from CEP Locals representing members at Catalyst Paper mills spearheaded an irate denunciation of CEP Western Region Vice President Dave Coles at a March 27-29 CEP Pulp and Paper Wage Caucus meeting in Vancouver. Their anger, and

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IT'S ALL ABOUT TRUST "For me, this struggle in the trade union movement has always been about personal relationships and personal trust. Trust that our reps have with our members. Trust that our members have with us. Trust that we have for each other.  And if we don't have that, we don't have very much. And it's why we have survived to this point because we have that."From the speech given by

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March 27, 2006To Recording Secretaries of All Affiliated Local UnionsDear Sisters and Brothers:RE: PROVINCIAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS 62nd CONVENTION - POSTPONEDPlease be advised that the BC Provincial Council of Carpenters Executive Board have looked at the feasibility of holding the April 2006 Convention in light of the CMAW Convention being postponed.The Executive Board considered the resolution

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Notice to MembersCall YOUR UNION immediately if approached by CASTPlease call the BC Carpenters Union (1-888-646-6473) or your Local Union if you have been approached by a new organization called the Canadian Association of Skilled Trades (CAST). click form to supersize it

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Hearings postponed at least until November 21The stay prevents the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA) from imposing immediate "supervision" over the independent BC Carpenters Union, its 7000 members, and their union's assets. "The stay allows the Labour Board to hear our complaint that this American takeover of an autonomous BC union is hostile, unwarranted, illegal,

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McCarron threatens hostile takeover of BC Carpenters Union"This is like a bad Hollywood war movie," said BC Provincial Council President Len Embree. "Without any BC membership support or mandate, the UBCJA is invading Canada and trying to muscle control over our smaller independent Canadian union. These Americans plan to invade our Vancouver union offices like we are living in Baghdad."

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Hijacking of Local 93 - Ottawa Carpenters for a Democratic Union In July of 2005, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 93 (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) was taken over by three former employees of Local 93. The Ottawa Carpenters for a Democratic Union (OCDU) is formed The Beginning The Ottawa Carpenters for a Democratic Union (OCDU) was established in Ottawa, Ontario,

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full text At the Carpenters Union Convention in Las Vegas - Union Democracy Review By Alan Wasdahl Alan Wasdahl was an elected delegate to the Carpenters Convention. In what follows he reports on his experience at the recent Las Vegas Convention. Note: Opinions expressed in the $100 Plus Club News are solely those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Association for

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LaborTalk (September 5, 2005) By Harry KelberWhy is Labor’s Notorious Autocrat A Coalition Partner of Stern’s SEIU?Douglas McCarron tightened his control of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners at the union’s convention in Las Vegas on Aug. 25, when delegates voted to give him a third five-year term. A pro-democratic opposition slate, Restore the Vote, and its individual candidates

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MEDIA ALERT Attention: News AssignmentFor Immediate ReleaseRestore The Vote Slatewww.getridofmac.com Contact: Rachael Perrotta ~ (773) 569-0568 ~ rmperrotta@hotmail.comKen Little ~ (253) 576-8950 ~ ranknfile@earthlink.net Restore the Vote Slate Battles for Rank-and-File Democracy Despite Campaign of Fear and IntimidationDissent and

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Save Our BrotherhoodResolution in Support of Free Speech at UBC General ConventionWhereas: Once every five years the United Brotherhood of Carpenters holds its General Convention and makes decisions of important historical significance to all workers, and Whereas: The Brotherhood gathers members from all over the United States and Canada who are active in working for the Greater good of not only

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To: All Canada Locals, District and Regional CouncilsFrom: U.B.C. General President candidate TOM LEWANDOWSKISubject: CANADIAN AUTONOMYGreetings Brothers and Sisters,As the current administration continues to strive toward corporate unionism and the continuing of corporate style mergers, Canada is holding their own AND making gains in the area of worker's rights. Canada is directed by a different

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Pat Martin's Photo GalleryEven sleazier than we imagined... official photo of Douglas McCarron GP UBCJA International, Pat Martin NDP MP Winnipeg Centre and Jim Smith VP UBCJA CanadaUBCJA stacked deck of cards

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Dear Committee members: It has been 6 weeks since I’ve announced my candidacy for General President and I have been able to make some positive headway. I’ve been to the west coast and to the Chicago Council twice. I’ve talked to many, many brothers and sisters along the way. There is definitely a need for our quest. The pattern is; if you are a rank and file member then you are embracing my

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Elect Brineman VP--Home pageBrothers and Sisters,I am asking for your support of my candidacy for Western District Vice President of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.I stand for open communication, accountability and the basic democratic principles upon which the Union was founded. I am a firm believer in the original vision of Founding Father P.J. McGuire and feel that we have strayed far to

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Elect Tom LewandowskiBrother Tom Lewandowski proudly announces his candidacy for the position of the General President for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.Tom Lewandowski comes out of the Chicago Regional Council and is a 28 Year Member from Carpenters Local #792, Rockford, IL.On August 24th, 2005 Tom Lewandowski will accept the nomination for the position of General

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Key Judgment Now On-line (click for link to BCLRB pdf) the BC Labour Board ruling that deemed the BC Provincial Council of Carpenters as the 'only' union appropriate for representing the carpenter craft in construction is now available for download and distribution.==============ANALYSIS AND DECISION (pages 11, 12 and 13)- 11 - BCLRB No. B68/200536 This line of cases shows that there are

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M E M O R A N D U M TO: Presidents of National and International Unions Presidents of Trade and Industrial Departments Presidents of State Federations Presidents of Central Labor Councils FROM: John J. Sweeney DATE: March 18, 2005 RE: United Brotherhood of Carpenters At the AFL-CIO's recent Executive Council meeting in Las Vegas, I announced that effective following the conclusion of the

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By Mark Gruenberg, PAI, ILCA Associate MemberAFL-CIO President John J. Sweeney gave the Carpenters a 'drop-dead deadline,' the federation's convention in July, to rejoin the federation or be evicted from all federation affiliates, including the Building Trades Department. Confirming a reporter's talk with Building Trades President Ed Sullivan, Sweeney said he would 'enforce the (AFL-CIO)

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Thank you. It’s good to be here. These meetings are a great opportunity to talk to get new information and get feedback on how some of our programs are working in the field.  That’s always been the benefit of conferences like these, but the value of that feedback has really improved as we’ve increased the level of participation from our contractors. I know that Doug Banes touched on this in the

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BC Carpenters Union Winning Battle for Canadian Autonomy UFCW.net - MfD OpenForumMagQua! Good on them! McCarron is well known for making great speeches about solidarity, organizing and workers' freedom, and doing exactly the opposite--like dipping into the union's pension fund.He was the first US labour leader to sign on to the Bush Administration's NAFTA sanction against Canadian softwood lumber

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CEP Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada The British Columbia Labour Relations Board has issued a decision that gives the green light to BC Carpenters long struggle for autonomy. The Board has ruled the carpenters can transfer their bargaining rights to a new bargaining council, established jointly with CEP. “It is a big win for Canadian autonomy,” says Len Embree, President

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postings on a discussion forum called Carpenters Jawin: to the rank and file canadian From: a proud american (usa that is...) Date: 11 Dec 2004 Time: 21:23:04 -0500 Comments no there isn't much ouch there except for the mighty U S A we are the worlds police man , benefactor of all to all,when the world is in need they call the good old U.S.of A. ,so don't be upset because you are from canada,

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BC Carpenters Union Union Carpenters confirm their commitment to democracy At the 61st Convention of the BC Provincial Council of Carpenters held in Vancouver, November 25 to 27, nearly 100 delegates and alternates from Local unions around the province resoundingly upheld recent efforts to complete wresting control of their organization away from the International Union in Washington, DC, and

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PRESENTED BY CMAW WHEREAS British Columbia Carpenters union members have voted 84% to leave their American union to form a Canadian union; and WHEREAS the British Columbia Carpenters Union have now affiliated with CEP through the Construction Maintenance and Allied Workers Council; and WHEREAS on September 28, 2004 the International Union attempted to hold trustee hearings against the British

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BC Carpenters Union September 28, 2004 Vancouver – The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA) has cancelled its trusteeship hearings that were designed to take over the BC Carpenters Union. The American-based UBCJA had scheduled a trusteeship hearing for this week that could have resulted in the BC Carpenters Union being placed under supervision by its parent organization

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BC Carpenters Union The British Columbia Supreme Court has prohibited the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America from imposing immediate trusteeship taking over the provincial union. The American based union has scheduled a hearing for next week that could have resulted in the B.C. Carpenters Union being placed under trusteeship. The ruling delays the U.S. union’s trusteeship

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larger image Corporate Unionism (2) By Harry Kelber Editor, The Labor Educator Second in a series of five articles (September 13, 2004) The poster boy of corporate unionism is Douglas McCarron, general president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. McCarron turned the union of 550,000 members virtually into his personal property by transferring the authority of its

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What Is Corporate Unionism? To find out, read Harry Kelber's five-part series, starting Monday, September 6, 2004. The Labor Educator www.laboreducator.org Part 2, due out on Sept 13 will spotlight Doug McCarron, "An Apostle of Corporate Unionism" If union members want to maintain their rights for the dues they pay into their labor organization, they will have to be aware of the symptoms of

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President Speaks to Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary August 12, 2004 President Speaks to Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America International Training Facility Las Vegas, Nevada I want to thank Doug, and I also want to thank his brother Mike. I'm not sure which one of them is

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read the full text at uniondemocracy.org In rejecting the appeal of the seven complaining Carpenters, the Department of Labor held that the New England Council was simply an "intermediate" body that could elect officers by vote of delegates because its affiliated locals play "a significant role in dealing with their members.'" In this, the DOL ignores reality. Locals no longer function as

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The BC Provincial Council of Carpenters received a $60,000 cheque from the UBCJA for costs awarded in the 10B lawsuit that BC Carpenters won last year. The judgment stated that International President Douglas McCarron acted in bad faith when he attempted to seize the BC Carpenters’ books and records.

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by Len Embree, June 2004 On the Level In the midst of all the continuing harassment from the International, we are once again into construction sector bargaining. Preliminary meetings have left me feeling less than optimistic. Considering Construction Labour Relation’s proposals and attitude leaves me less than optimistic. Their proposals include, amongst other things, a six year agreement,

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Reform Groups Build Pressure on Carpenter Leadership by Nick Robinson, Labor Notes Concerns are mounting inside the Carpenters over International President Doug McCarron's controversial restructuring plan and other initiatives. Rank-and-file opposition has started to gel over moves by the International-moves, members say, have undermined democracy inside the union. Since 1996, McCarron has

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Whitehouse news release Remarks by the President in a Conversation on Homeownership Phoenix Carpenters Training Center Phoenix, Arizona THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Thanks a lot. Thank you all very much. I appreciate Doug McCarron's leadership in terms of making sure people have the skills necessary to work in the jobs of the 21st century. Actually, you look like you're dressed the way a

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UBC Yes Weekly Summary By BBaker UBC General President Douglas J. McCarron has once again sold-out the majority of the UBC membership by inviting George W. Bush to make a campaign stop at the newly opened Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters' Training Center in Phoenix. This, despite the fact that right now, Bush is fighting legislation which would offer relief to multi-employer (UBC)

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UBCJA GEB Board Minutes CDUI, ranknfile.net 100 kb .jpgs 30 September 03, pg 2, 21 October 03 (ULLICO subpeona), 14 January 04

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By Josh Coles Just like a good day at work, some things are coming easier to the BC Carpenters Union. On February 6 the BC Labour Relations Board made a short simple, but powerful, ruling*(PDF) that frees the BC Provincial Council of Carpenters and its Local Unions from referring to the "United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America" in its bargaining arrangements with employers.

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Q - Am I correct that under your direction the International petitioned the United States government to impose those duties on Canada? A - Um, you know, I don't recall that, but I do recall -- we wanted to keep the quota system in -- in effect that was -- that -- we wanted to extend that quota system. And then -- I'm not sure what happened with the government, with the trade representatives. It

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Organize or Die By NANCY CLEELAND March 10 2002-- Los Angeles Times Some say that whatever his motives, McCarron's single-mindedness eventually will backfire by driving members away. They mention what happened last spring in British Columbia, where angry carpenters voted for autonomy from the international group in order to escape McCarron's control. 'He takes virtually all the democratic

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"The UBC, for example, worked on and supported the bi-lateral trade negotiations in 1996 that produced the five-year Softwood Lumber Agreement." "Our decision to join the countervailing and anti-dumping cases when the Soft Lumber Agreement expired is an extension of that long term policy." Douglas J. McCarron June 2001

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Sat, 22 Nov 2003 Friends, An 84 year-old struggle within the BC Carpenters Union is finally drawing  to a successful close. Since the First World War there have been convention  resolutions within the BC carpenters to separate from our International parent  union, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA). During this time there have been numerous false starts, empty

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British Columbia Provincial Council of Carpenters Media Release Media Release November 21, 2003 (original as pdf) BC Carpenters vote to leave International British Columbia Carpenters Union members have voted decisively to sever ties with their International parent in Washington DC. In a referendum, members voted overwhelmingly to cease their affiliation with the Washington dominated United

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October 2003 On the Level Spotlight on organizing by Josh Coles, provincial organizer When the International commanded in 1996 that we restructure our union to their 33 bylaws they said it was for the good of the Brotherhood. They said that centralizing power to Washington, DC was the only way for the whole International to organize new members, including Canadians. But they did not and still

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Gang of Five’ Union Leaders Plot Radical Takeover of AFL-CIO LaborTalk (September 17, 2003) By Harry Kelber A group of five international union presidents, who call themselves the New Unity Partnership, are going ahead with their plan for drastic changes in the organizing methods, structure and functions of the AFL-CIO, without any discussion of their initiative within the labor movement, or even

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Executive Council Actions Affiliation of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters August 06, 2003 Chicago, Ill. For the past two-and-a-half years, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters has been disaffiliated from the national AFL-CIO, and until recently, from the Building and Construction Trades Department of the Federation.   This issue has caused significant concerns for members of building trades

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Spotlight on organizing by Josh Coles, provincial organizer UBCJA Canada is a House of Cards The International continues to repeat the refrain that restructuring is all about increasing membership and organizing. The funny thing is that, since restructuring, the UBCJA in Canada has experienced a record net loss of membership outside of BC and Alberta. Over 9,000 members have left the UBCJA, most

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From: ashur1@cox.net Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 Subject: [ibew] A little story about the Carpenters/Laborers national union! I'm very sorry for the rant but this story must get out. Last year a large utility holding company, MidAmerica/CalEnergy announced that they were planning a large geothermal power plant addition to their existing units in the Imperial Valley. (see this LINK: http://

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Emergency Resolution No. 1 - Fraternal Ties with Quebec Union Whereas: The Fraternite Nationale des Charpentiers-Menuisiers, Local 9, and the Fraternite Nationale des Poseurs de Systemes Interieurs, Revetements Souples Parqueteurs Sableurs, Local 2366, constitute a union with similar principles and goals as the British Columbia Provincial Council of Carpenters: and Whereas: The Fraternite

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Committee on Education and the Workforce Press Release ULLICO Turns Over Special Counsel’s Report to Committee; Documents Under Review "The credibility of ULLICO and its obligation to the unions and members who invested in the insurance company are at stake. If reports are true, it appears that some ULLICO board members enriched themselves personally at the expense of the unions that invested in

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Press Release Source: Winston & StrawnJames R. Thompson, Chairman, Winston & Strawn, Addresses Comments by ULLICOFriday April 4, 4:30 pm ET CHICAGO, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Report of the Special Counsel on the ULLICO Stock Purchase Offer and Repurchase Programs and Global Crossing Investment was released by ULLICO, Inc. on April 2, 2003.In connection with the release of the Report, ULLICO

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2003BCSC0432 United Brotherhood Carpenters v. BC Carpenters REASONS FOR JUDGMENT OF THE HONOURABLE MADAM JUSTICE BROWN BETWEEN: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA, DOUGLAS J. McCARRON, JAMES E. SMITH, WAYNE COX, MICHAEL AUTZEN and DAVID WRIGHT on their own behalf as members of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and on behalf of and representing all

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Exhibit 28 Court Document: International Rep. Sought to Cancel Elections March 25, 2003 Concerned members, BC's top court has ruled that the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (International) has been acting in "bad faith" during attempts to force its restructuring program on BC members. In a condemning judgment against the International, Madam Justice Brown of the

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