Membership - Carpenters' Bill of Rights

Carpenters' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities

The Carpenters' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities is simple, direct, and fair.

Our Bill of Rights says: Here's what we believe. Here's what we stand for. Here are the basic rights of every working carpenter–union and non-union.

But with rights come responsibilities–and no one knows that better than we do. We know that it is the responsibility of every carpenter to provide a good day's work and to produce a craftsman's product in return.

All working people have a right to

A good job with benefits

A living wage that can support a family

Security and dignity in work and retirement

A safe and secure workplace

Education and training to reach our full potential

With rights come responsibilities

Being productive, efficient workers

Producing work of the highest quality—work that we stand behind

Improving our communities

Helping fellow workers achieve safety and security in the workplace

Being active citizens and informed voters