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Welcome to The Spotlight, a special segment inside the Grit NW Podcast where we acknowledge those groups within the Northwest Carpenters Union that have gone above and beyond to aid and lend support to better the lives of our members.

On the show today we’ll meet Dale Dvorak, from the Veterans in the Brotherhood.  
Dale is a veteran of the U.S Marine Corps and a 21-year member of the Local 1503, 
in Portland, Oregon. 

We'll discuss the Veterans in the Brotherhood group and why they are committed to making positive change for our members with prior military service and those that support them. Dale will share with us his involvement with the group, from its inception just two years ago, to its efforts to remain connected in the socially distanced virtual world we live in today. 

He will also explain some of the advantages that those who served their country have, when entering the trades as well as some of the challenges they might encounter, while transitioning back to life as a civilian. And why it is so important for many veterans to maintain a sense of camaraderie and esprit de corps both on and off the jobsite.

If you know a group that would be a good candidate for The Spotlight, send an email to [email protected]. Be sure to include the contact information for the group and how it has contributed to better our organization. 

Show Notes

U.S Veterans Affairs Department
https://www.va.gov/

Helmets to Hardhats Link
https://helmetstohardhats.org/

Helmets to Hard Hats Interview on America's Workforce Union Podcast
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/au4ucn/AWF20201110.mp3

NW Carpenters Union Link to V.I.B
https://www.nwcarpenters.org/event/veterans-in-the-brotherhood-portland/2020-11-04/

Veterans in the Brotherhood Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/541959922885626/

Short video on the history of Veterans Day
https://youtu.be/0j2QyTW70QI

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November 2020 Promo Spot

Welcome to another edition of The Spotlight, a special segment inside the Grit NW Podcast where we acknowledge those members within the Northwest Carpenters Union who have gone above and beyond to help better the lives of their fellow brother and sisters with exemplary service both inside and outside their craft. 

On the show today we meet Steve, “Chopper” Smart, Journeyman Carpenter and a 5-year member of the Local 1503. 

Chopper is the father of three, the political chair for both the Carpenters in Action group and his local, and is committed to making positive change within our organization.

Chopper will share with us his recent involvement in organizing our members to become politically active during the current election season and how he became such a passionate advocate for raising awareness of the valuable wages and benefits we enjoy as union Carpenters, and how we stand to lose them if we let our guard down against the endless onslaught of greed driven attacks by corporate America and the politicians they control.

If you know someone who would be a good candidate for The Spotlight, send an email to [email protected]. Be sure to include their contact information and how they have contributed to better our organization. 
You will be entered to win an official “I’ve got Grit” T-shirt when you do.

And if you haven’t already done so please take a moment to join Grit Nation by clicking on the hyperlink in the show notes. You will be kept up to date on special offers and promotions only available to Grit Nation members.

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Grit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network
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NW Carpenters Union
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The Grit Nation MVP Team
Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.

Welcome to Fight Club. 

Fight Club is the, call to action’ segment within Grit Northwest. 

It’s built to educate and motivate you to fight back against attacks on your right’s as a Union Carpenter to provide for yourself and your family. 

Fight Club is not for excuse makers or finger pointers. 

If standing proud, with your brothers and sisters to protect what we have worked so hard to achieve is not your cup of tea, you can stop listening now.

Fight Club members care about their careers and aren’t afraid to take action to protect it. They don’t assume or expect someone else to do the heavy lifting needed to strengthen their union and better their lives. 

Fight Club members roll up their sleeves and get involved, because they understand and appreciate that a union is only as strong as its members. 

My question for you is, are you ready to join Fight Club?

If so, let’s get to work.

Our guest today is Cory Elliott, Government Relations Liaison of the Northwest Carpenters Union and a member of the Local 129 in the South Puget Sound area. Cory will explain why RTW is so bad for workers and what we are doing to fight it.

 The threat of candidates that support RTW in this coming election has been identified. RTW can have real consequence in our ability to provide for ourselves and our families. 

Vote in this coming election and support those candidates who have your back, and let’s kick RTW out of our house. 

Know someone wanting to fight to protect our union?

If so, tell them about Fight Club and be sure to join Grit Nation by following 

the hyperlink in the show notes. 

You will be entered to win an official “I’ve Got Grit T-shirt when you do.

Show Notes:

Grit Nation  Webpage
https://www.gritnationpodcast.com

Join the Grit Nation MVP Team
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Follow Grit Nation on Instagram
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Grit Nation YouTube Channel
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Leave a Review on Podchaser
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Email comments or suggestions to:
[email protected]

Grit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network
https://www.laborradionetwork.org/ 

NW Carpenters Union
United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!

The Grit Nation MVP Team
Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.

Welcome to Fight Club. 

Fight Club is the, call to action’ segment within Grit Northwest. 

It’s built to educate and motivate you to fight back against attacks on your right’s as a Union Carpenter to provide for yourself and your family. 

Fight Club is not for excuse makers or finger pointers. 

If standing proud, with your brothers and sisters to protect what we have worked so hard to achieve is not your cup of tea, you can stop reading now.

Fight Club members care about their careers and aren’t afraid to take action to protect it. They don’t assume or expect someone else to do the heavy lifting needed to strengthen their union and better their lives. 

Fight Club members roll up their sleeves and get involved, because they understand and appreciate that a union is only as strong as its members. 

My question for you is, are you ready to join Fight Club?

If so, let’s get to work.

Our guest today is Paul Philpott, political lead for Oregon and a member of the Local 196. Paul will explain the steps used to vet out the candidates that we choose to endorse and why rank and file involvement is crucial to this process.

Show Notes:

NW Carpenters Union Political Recommendations 2020:
https://www.nwcarpenters.org/live-ballot/

For comments, questions or suggestions please email;
[email protected]
https://gritnw.buzzsprout.com/

Join the Grit NW Nation  at:
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Grit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio/ Podcast Network
https://www.laborradionetwork.org/

And if you haven’t already done so please take a minute to post a review on Apple Podcast.

It will help others find the show.

Thank you for your support. Until next time remember to

Work safe, work smart and Stay Union Strong!!!

NW Carpenters Union
United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!

The Grit Nation
Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.

Welcome to the first edition of The Spotlight, a new segment inside the Grit NW Podcast where we acknowledge those members within the Northwest Carpenters Union who have gone above and beyond to help better the lives of their fellow brother and sisters with exemplary service both inside and outside their craft. 

On the show today we will meet Haley Alves, a 7th term apprentice at PNCI and a member of the Local 1503. Haley has been a carpenter with the UBC for 3 years and has really pushed the envelope in her commitment to being involved and making positive changes within our organization.

Haley will share with us her experience as an apprentice carpenter, delegate and member of the council’s political action team.

If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for The Spotlight, send an email to [email protected].

Also be sure to join Grit Nation by clicking on the hyperlink in the show notes.
You will be entered to win an official “I’ve got Grit” T-shirt when you do.

Show Notes:

Grit Nation  Webpage
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Join the Grit Nation MVP Team
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Follow Grit Nation on Instagram
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Grit Nation YouTube Channel
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Leave a Review on Podchaser
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Email comments or suggestions to:
[email protected]

Grit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network
https://www.laborradionetwork.org/ 

NW Carpenters Union
United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!

The Grit Nation MVP Team
Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.

Union Home Plus
Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home.

Think ghost, goblins and witches are scary?Try making a career as a professional carpenter without prevailed wages, medical benefits, safer working conditions, and access to training.Now that’s really scary.This coming November 3rd we can elect...

Welcome to Fight Club. 

Fight Club is the, call to action’ segment within Grit Northwest. 

It’s built to educate and motivate you to fight back against attacks on your right’s as a Union Carpenter to provide for yourself and your family. 

Fight Club is not for excuse makers or finger pointers. 

If standing proud, with your brothers and sisters to protect what we have worked so hard to achieve is not your cup of tea, you can stop listening now.

Fight Club members care about their careers and aren’t afraid to take action to protect it. They don’t assume or expect someone else to do the heavy lifting needed to strengthen their union and better their lives. 

Fight Club members roll up their sleeves and get involved, because they understand and appreciate that a union is only as strong as its members. 

My question for you is, are you ready to join Fight Club?

If so, let’s get to work.

Our guest today is Matt Swanson Political Director of the NW Carpenters Union.

The threat of complacency in this coming election has been identified.
Complacency at the polls can have real consequence in our ability to provide for ourselves and our families. 

Vote in this coming election and support those candidates who have your back.

Show Notes:

NW Carpenters Union Political Recommendations 2020:
https://www.nwcarpenters.org/live-ballot/

For comments, questions or suggestions please email;
[email protected]
https://gritnw.buzzsprout.com/

Join the Grit NW Nation  at:
https://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7

Grit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio/ Podcast Network
https://www.laborradionetwork.org/

And if you haven’t already done so please take a minute to post a review on Apple Podcast.

It will help others find the show.

Thank you for your support. Until next time remember to

Work safe, work smart and Stay Union Strong!!!

NW Carpenters Union
United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!

The Grit Nation
Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.

Union Home Plus
Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home.

Welcome to Fight Club. 

Fight Club is the, call to action’ segment within Grit Northwest. 

It’s built to educate and motivate you to fight back against attacks on your right’s as a Union Carpenter to provide for yourself and your family. 

Fight Club is not for excuse makers or finger pointers. 

If standing proud, with your brothers and sisters to protect what’s ours is not your cup of tea, you can stop reading now.

Fight Club members care about their careers and aren’t afraid to take action to protect it. They don’t assume or expect someone else to do the heavy lifting needed to strengthen their union and better their lives. 

Fight Club members roll up their sleeves and get involved, because they understand and appreciate that a union is only as strong as its members. 

My question for you is, are you ready to join Fight Club?

Show Notes:

Mark McDermott
http://www.markmmcdermott.com/

Join the Grit Nation MVP Team
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Follow Grit Nation on Instagram
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Email comments or suggestions to:
[email protected]

Grit Nation is a proud member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network
https://www.laborradionetwork.org/ 

NW Carpenters Union
United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!

The Grit Nation MVP Team
Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.

In today’s episode we will be taking about money, the driving force of why many of us join the trades to begin with. The road to success as a professional carpenter has many stumbling blocks and personal finance management is undoubtedly one of them. 

A pre-Covid building boom led many, especially those new to our industry, to believe the good times would never end. However, our present situation illustrates how quickly circumstances can change. 

Without a sound financial plan, focusing on long and short term budgeting goals, many may find it difficult to keep their heads above water even with the substantial wages and benefits that the union provides for its members.

Our guest today is Jerry Auvil. Jerry is a retired member of the Local 146, as well as the former President of the Northwest Regional Council. 

Jerry will help us understand how to prepare for the feast or famine nature of our industry and why it is so important to build a solid financial foundation in order to better weather the unpredictable nature of our trade. 

We’ll begin our conversation by discussing the number one rule for generating personal wealth and why it is so important to implement it as a new carpenter.

Next, we will investigate the 3 different and distinct phases of financial concerns in a carpenter’s career. The transition from apprentice to journey worker and eventually onto retiree all carry their own challenges the inherent pitfalls. Knowing how to skillfully navigate each stage can definitely save you time and money along the way.

And we’ll end our discussion on finance management by giving you the resources needed to build your own personnel wealth strategy.

In today’s episode I have also included the famous movie quote “Show Me the Money” to highlight key points when they are made. 

Finally there will be an official “I’ve Got Grit” t-shirt drawing once this episode hits 300 downloads. To enter the drawing, send an email to [email protected]. with your count of the # of times “Show me the money” was used. 

Be sure to add your t-shirt size and local number as well.

Financial Management Resources

https://www.suzeorman.com/ 

https://www.daveramsey.com/ 

https://clark.com/

Grit Nation  Webpage
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Join the Grit Nation MVP Team
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Follow Grit Nation on Instagram
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Email comments or suggestions to:
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Grit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podca

NW Carpenters Union
United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!

The Grit Nation MVP Team
Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.

Union Home Plus
Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home.