We are an organization that represents hundreds of skilled, productive, safety-conscious professional carpenters who work on the largest, most challenging, and high-profile projects in the Augusta region.
If you’re a member, this site will get you in touch with the information you need to maintain your career, skills, and membership.
If you’re a visitor, this site will demonstrate that we are a strong, versatile, professional manpower and community resource, expertly equipped to be vital, contributing carpenters, neighbors, family members, friends, and citizens.
If you’re thinking of joining us, you will soon see what a great career choice that is!
The first ingredient in a quality job is skilled and qualified craftsmen. We believe that if a job is worth doing, it is worth doing right. Our goal is to train our members to be well-rounded craftsmen, prepared for any job offered to them. We ensure our members are compensated fairly for the work they do, and provide training, benefits, and pensions.
Members have access to extensive training classes that are unavailable outside of the Union. This specialized training is just one of the reasons our members have an advantage in the industry.
Not only does Carpenters Local 283 provide you with the training you need to further your career, we also work with contractors to find available jobs. We can help you build your career network.
Our members’ names are placed on our “Available for Work” list so that we can place you in a position that will allow you to excel.
Joining Carpenters Local Union 283 ensures fair and equal wages, a pension, and health insurance, regardless of who your employer is.
Training and monthly meetings allow you to meet others in your field. Connect with fellow members, share stories and tips, and form friendships within the industry.
We only require a low monthly dues payment of $22 to maintain access to your benefits as a member.
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