Carpenters Union Local 13

How to Join

Journeyman Carpenters

We strongly suggest contacting the Local Union at 312-829-1396 for complete information on joining the Carpenters Union Local 13. Please note hours applications are excepted are 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm ONLY.

carpenter's union workerRequirements are as follows:

  • A letter on Company letterhead stating that you have been or will be hired as a journeyman carpenter. This letter must include:
    1. Name
    2. Social security number
    3. Address & phone
  • You must be prepared to pay Initiation fees and dues payments in cash or money order only at time of application

Initiation Fees for NEW MEMBERS are: $425.00 plus dues

Initiation Fees for EX-MEMBERS are: $475.00 plus dues

Apprentice Carpenters

Requirements are as follows:

  • Reside in one of the following Illinois Counties:
    Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Iroquois, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry or Will
  • Be 17 years of age or older
  • High School Diploma or a G.E.D. Certificate or officially sealed High School Transcripts (minimum 8 credits)
  • Have a valid Driver’s License or State ID
  • Original Social Security Card or receipt showing duplicate card has been applied for
  • Pass a proficiency test
  • Be physically fit to work as a carpenter with no restrictions
  • Pass a drug test
  • Submit a $25.00 non-refundable application processing fee – Cashier’s Check or Money Order only.

Registration Process

When the Apprenticeship Program opens for registrations, the applicants must come to the Apprenticeship Program Office located at 1256 Estes Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 to fill out an application and begin the registration process.

The office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. At that time, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and present the prescribed documents.

Each applicant who meets all of the criteria shall be eligible to take the Aptitude and Qualifying Tests required for entry in the program. Tests are held at various times, measuring reading comprehension, mathematic computation, reasoning power and natural talent for carpentry. Applicants are notified by mail of testing dates and times.

Following the Aptitude Tests, a mandatory Orientation Session is held for all applicants.