New Benefit Updates Effective Jan. 1st
Attention Carpenters, starting January 1, 2025, Vision Care (VSP) will replace UnitedHealthcare (UHC) as the new vision provider. The Southwest Carpenters Health and Welfare Trust will only offer the UnitedHealthcare Dental PPO Plan. Additionally, Kaiser coverage is now available to eligible participants in Oregon and Washington who reside within a Kaiser service area.
For any questions regarding your benefits, please contact the Trust office at 213-386-8590.
First BOOTS and Brothers’ Keeper Bootcamp of 2025
The Carson Training Center kicked off 2025 with the first BOOTS and Brothers’ Keeper bootcamp of the year, where over 100 men and women showcased their skills and determination. Participants underwent a challenging 5-hour screening process for the opportunity to enter a free, four-week pre-apprenticeship program.
Interested in joining the next bootcamp? Visit swmctf.org and complete an interest form to get involved.
Click here to see KCAL and Spectrum News 1’s coverage of the event.
Sin City Carpenters Help Build Forever Home
This weekend, Local 1977 members in Las Vegas will be volunteering at a Habitat for Humanity home build. If you’re a Las Vegas Carpenter and would like to volunteer while earning CUPP credits, sign up using this link:
Volunteer Sign-up.