Carpenters Local 1588
The main reason the Carpenters Union was established in Cape Breton, was because by being organized, the carpenters could demand better wages and safety. There were different wage scales and very few rights for workers. So, carpenters in the late 1880′s found it necessary to join together for a common purpose. Although they (carpenters) were meeting in the 1800′s as a guild, it was not until September 1905 that the charter was granted.
Local 1588’s website can be accessed at www.ubclocal1588.ns.ca.
In the mid 60′s there were 5 Locals on Cape Breton Island; Local 1645 (Glace Bay), Local 2348 (North Sydney), Local 1588 (Sydney), Local 3268 (Port Hawkesbury) and Local 611 (New Waterford). In 1979 it became more apparent that if we were to survive in Cape Breton as a union, we would have to make some fundamental changes as to how we conduct our business. All five locals in Cape Breton were merged in November 1979. This change has lead to a more economical, and efficient way for the union to conduct business. Local 1588 received its charter from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America in 1979.
To speak to a representative of Local 1588 contact us at:
Cape Breton Carpenters Local 1588
Cossitt Heights Industrial Park
24 Cossitt Heights Drive
Sydney, NS
B1P 7E8
Tel: (902) 562-5130
Fax: (902) 562-8678
