Communication
Trust Fund
Training Centers
Union Hall
Daily Doubles
100

Two people are having a conversation. 

What is Verbal Communication.

100

What is the Trust Funds website?

Carpenterfunds.com (CFAO)

100

Where are you supposed to input your work hours?

What is the members' portal (digital timecard)

100

When is Roll Call?

1st Thursday of every month. 7 AM to 12 pm.

100
Please share an experience when someone mentored you.

Apprentice feedback.

200

What form of communication is emailing?

Electronic

200

What is a good working year?

1200 (OJT) on-the-job training hours.

200

How often are apprentices supposed to attend mandatory training?

Once a quarter (every three months). 

200

What departments do the unions have?

Field Representatives

Organizers

Research 

200

Why did you join the Carpenters?

Apprentice Feedback
300
What types of statements should you avoid? 

"You"- statements. (Patterns that start with you)

300

How many (OJT) hours do you have to have banked to obtain your medical?

400 (OJT) hours in 6 months + 1 month lag period.

300

How many Crafts are under the Carpenters' umbrella?

Eleven 

300

How many counties does our Union cover? 

46 counties 

300

What has been your favorite training at NorCal Carpenters?

Apprentice Feedback

400

Nonverbal communication consists of what?

Body Language, Facial Expressions, Tone of Voice. 

400

What is the phone Number to the Trust Fund?

510-633-0333

400

When eligible for an advancement, what steps do apprentices need to take? 

Email their District office, their name, and UBC #, employer name & current job site address.

400

Who is our EST?

Executive Secretary Treasurer (Jay Bradshaw)

400

Who is Douglas J. McCarron 

General President of UBC

500

What percentage of communication is nonverbal? 

80%

500

When can you start contributing to a 401K? 

When your employer starts contributing to your annuity.

500

How early can you complete the program if you have all the required classes and have met the OJT requirements?  

12.5 % of the time in your program. 

500

How many months can you go without paying your union dues until your status goes into suspension? 

Arrears of 3 months or 6 months, you are suspended.

500

When was the UBC founded? 

1881