Local 18 Carpenters

Skilled youth, strong future. 💪🏽 This World Youth Skills Day, we’re celebrating the next generation of builders, leaders, and changemakers in construction. There’s a place for you in the skilled trades — good pay, real training, and a future you can build with your own hands.

❗️Member Notice - July 2025 Vacation Pay❗️ Please note the following important dates and procedures regarding Local 18 July 2025 vacation pay cheque distribution. Please contact the Union Office at 905-522-0752 ext.221 or ext. 201 if you have any questions.

June is National Indigenous History Month! Join us in honouring the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Let’s celebrate their resilience and heritage together. 🌍✨ #IndigenousHistoryMonth

We’re incredibly proud of Local 18 members Dylan Freeman and Aaron Tatham for representing us at the CRC Southern Ontario Regional Showcase! 🙌 Your hard work, creativity, and dedication made this event truly special. 💪

Just a reminder that the Shop Steward meeting is taking place on Thursday May 29th at 6:30pm at the Niagara Hall located at 360 York Road, Unit #24 Niagara-on-the-Lake. Thank you!

Happy Victoria Day! Wishing everyone a safe and happy long weekend! Please note our office will be closed on Friday May 16th at noon and will re-open Tuesday May 20th with regular office hours. Thank you! #Local18 #UBCBuilt #Carpenters #union #happyvictoriaday #fireworks

We are pleased to share with you the upcoming training schedule for June- September 2025 at our Local 18 Training Centres in Hamilton and Niagara. Get in touch with us for all your training needs! Telephone: (905) 522-0752 ext. 234 Email: Local18_Training@ubcja.ca

Join us tomorrow, for our members meeting Tuesday, May 6th at 6:30 pm at the Hamilton Hall located at 1342 Stone Church Road East. Just a reminder that our member meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at the Hamilton Hall We look forward to seeing you there!

We want to wish all who are celebrating an egg-cellent special Easter weekend! Just a reminder we are closed on Friday April 18th for Good Friday. #Local18 #UBCBuilt #Carpenters #Union #Construction #Trades #Community #Brotherhood #Sisterhood #Family #OfficeHours #LongWeekend

Big jobs call for big moves. Rolling scaffold game strong💪 #Local18 #UBCBuilt #scaffoldlife #carpenters #union #construction #builtstrong #skilledtrades #CRC

We still have spots left for our May First Aid course. First Aid – Canadian Red Cross: Sat, May 3- 8 AM – 4:30 PM-10 spots left Register online through the members portal using this link: local18.ca/training/cours… or contact our training department at Local18_Training@ubcja.ca.

Join us for our annual Local 18 Golf Tournament at Southbrook Golf & Country Club located at 4349 Hwy 56 South, Binbrook on Saturday August 9th, 2025. Member registration forms have been mailed & emailed. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE! We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for our annual Local 18 African Lion Safari Summer Picnic on Sunday July 20th, 2025. The event is open to members' family & friends. Come for the day and get ready for a walk on the wild side. We look forward to seeing you all there! #Local18 #Carpenters #Union #UBCBuilt

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the General Carpentry Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Local 18! This amazing program, funded @ONTatwork offers young people the chance to gain valuable skills & hands-on experience in construction! See flyer on how to apply!

Just a friendly reminder that the Shop Steward meeting will take place tomorrow Thursday March 27th at 6:30pm at the Niagara Hall, located at 360 York Road, Unit #24 Niagara-on-the-Lake. Thank you!

Congratulations to our apprentices on successfully completing Level 1 Interior System Mechanic! Your hard work & dedication have paid off & we’re excited to see you take the next step in your career! #Local18 #UBCBuilt #InteriorSystem

We still have spots left for our March courses. Don't miss out and register today! First Aid – Canadian Red Cross: 11 spots left Basics of Concrete Formwork: 4 spots left Contact our training department at 905-522-0752 ext.234 or email Local18_Training@ubcja.ca to register.

Join us tomorrow, for our members meeting Tuesday, March 4th at 6:30 pm at the Hamilton Hall located at 1342 Stone Church Road East. Just a reminder that our member meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at the Hamilton Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to our amazing students for completing the first-ever Local 18 Level 1 Carpentry Class! 🛠️👏 What an exciting and historic day it has been! We couldn’t be more proud of the hard work and dedication each one of you has put into making this accomplishment possible.

Today, we wear pink to show our support for kindness, inclusivity, & standing up against bullying in all its forms. Let's create safe spaces for everyone—whether in school, on and off the jobsite, or online. Let’s spread positivity, support, & compassion every day.