MEMBER RESOURCES
Job Board: https://northcountrycarpenter.org/job-board/
REFINERIES, POWER PLANTS, & NUKE PLANTS
Please contact the READY-TO-WORK Dispatch office at 1-855-987-2020 to get on the call list for these jobs.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
ATTN APPRENTICES: Your stipend check for attending school is sent by Wilson McShane. Please ensure you promptly notify them of a new address.
LOCAL 322, REGIONAL COUNCIL and TRAINING CENTER
Fill out the CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM to change your address with the Union. Submit the form to [email protected].
CARPENTERS CREDIT UNION
Change of address form for the Credit Union
WILSON MCSHANE
Change of address form for Wilson McShane
Wilson McShane (Pension/Health)
See "Forms" section below for HRA Claim forms, reciprocity forms, etc.
3001 Metro Drive, Suite 500
Bloomington, MN 55425
Call: (952) 851-5788
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.carpentersandjoinersbenefits.com
Lifetime Income Benefit Pension - Video 1
Lifetime Income Benefit Pension - Video 2
Apprenticeship & Training
740 Olive Street
Saint Paul, MN 55130
Call: (651) 646-7337
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.carpenterstraininginstitute.org/
OJT (Member Portal): www.carpenters.org
Training Schedules
UBC Leadership Training
Request a Training Verification Card
Apprentice Tool List
Carpenters Credit Union (Savings)
720 Olive Street
Saint Paul, MN 55130
Call: (651) 646-8827
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://mycarpenterscu.org/
The Credit Union provides an accidental death and dismemberment benefit of $3,500 to Credit Union members.
North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters
700 Olive Street
Saint Paul, MN 55130
Call: (651) 379-0200
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://northcountrycarpenter.org/
Job Board: https://northcountrycarpenter.org/members/job-board
Milliman (Defined Contribution Pension)
8500 Normandale Lake Blvd, Suite 1850
Minneapolis, MN 55437
Call: (952) 897-5300 or 1 (833) 822-2777
Website: www.millimanbenefits.com
Plan Code: 221NCC
Log on to see your benefit payout at retirement, control your investments and see investment performance.
Ready-To-Work Dispatch
Register for Ready-To-Work Dispatch by calling 1-877-558-6699. You will be asked for your SSN and from there you will create a PIN #.
1-855-987-2020 Dispatch Office (speak with someone in the office)
To obtain further information in English and Spanish: https://northcountrycarpenter.org/members/dispatch-system
Complete or update a skills sheet: https://northcountrycarpenter.org/carpenter-skill-sheet
TRAVELERS: Please contact the Dispatch Office to get on the Travelers List by calling 1-855-987-2020
MetLife Insurance
Eligible Members paying the $31 dues rate have the MetLife Insurance benefit. The monthly premium of $8 is included in the $31. The benefit includes $10,000 Life Insurance, $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and $1,500 per month long-term disability. Once a member retires or reaches age 65, they are no longer eligible for this benefit and no longer pay the $8 monthly premium.
The Long-Term Disability benefit has a 6-month waiting period (kicks in after short-term disability expires). Please inquire about applying 1-2 months prior to short-term expiring if you know you'll be out of work on disability for at least 6 months. Contact the Local 322 office.
Contact Local 322 for more information.
MetLife Life Insurance and Accidental Death Benefit Beneficiary Form
Funeral, Life Insurance & Accidental Death Benefits
The UBC, Local 322, American Income Life, Carpenters Credit Union, MetLife, and Wilson McShane all offer some form of funeral donation benefit, life insurance, and/or accidental death and dismemberment insurance. For further information view our Funeral Donations information below.
FUNERAL DONATIONS
Short-Term Disability
Wilson McShane provides a weekly benefit of $450 to qualifying applicants. Please call Wilson McShane to inquire about the benefit by calling 952-851-5788 or visit www.carpentersandjoinersbenefits.com for more information.
Call the Local 322 office for more information on how to apply for the short-term disability dues rate of $24.80.
Membership Resources
We work with outside organizations that assist our members from legal to financial assistance and many others. For more information on these services and their contact information, please see the Member Resources contact sheet below.
MEMBER RESOURCES
Forms
Wilson McShane (Benefit Fund)
Health and Pension Reciprocity Form
Health Reimbursement Claims Form
Disability Claims Form
UBC TRUST FUND DIRECTORY (to be used for reciprocity forms)
CARPENTERS DICTIONARY
There is a unique set of terms used in the Carpenters Union. To assist in explaining what some of those terms are, check out the CARPENTERS DICTIONARY.
T.E.A.M.
TEAM offers many services to members and their dependents completely free of charge. Many standard services include but are not limited to partner's counseling, drug and alcohol counseling, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, etc. TEAM also offers 30 minutes of free legal advice and offers a network of attorneys available at a lower rate. They also help members with identity theft and other financial matters. They are available 24/7 by calling 651-642-0182 and each member has 6 sessions available per year per concern and it is all confidential. For more information on TEAM, please visit them at www.team-mn.com.
Scholarship Applications
Local 322
You must be a senior in high school or already enrolled in a post-secondary accredited program. The parent member of Local 322 must be in good standing with their membership. A minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
Must submit copy of most recent transcripts with application.
FILL OUT THE APPLICATION
Applications due June 1. Winners announced at June membership meeting. Applicants will be notified whether they have won a scholarship and how to collect.
NCSRCC
The North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters has several scholarship opportunities available. Visit their website for more information.
Applications are due April 1.