Carpenters Local 243

Carpenters Local 243 Building East Central Illinois for over 120 years

Our September Newsletter is here!💜🩵This month, we’re highlighting su***de prevention in the construction industry, an im...
09/01/2026

Our September Newsletter is here!

💜🩵This month, we’re highlighting su***de prevention in the construction industry, an important conversation and a reminder to continue looking out for one another.

The full article is included below for a quick read. đź’› For clickable resources and links, view the complete September Newsletter on our website:

đź”— www.carpenters243.com/newsletter

We’re Still Out Here! 💪The work doesn’t stop, and neither do we. Our volunteers are out here standing up, staying involv...
08/26/2026

We’re Still Out Here! 💪

The work doesn’t stop, and neither do we. Our volunteers are out here standing up, staying involved, and protecting our work and our future.

Volunteers are always needed! If you’re ready to get involved and help make a difference, sign up today.

Together, we protect the work we’ve fought for and make sure there’s a future for the next generation.

Get involved. Stand together. Protect our work

08/24/2026

Hello everyone—just a heads up that our lobby is closed today. We’re working to return all phone calls and emails as quickly as we can. Thank you for your understanding! 💪🏻🤟🏻

Come stand with your brothers and sisters! ✊Join us at 211 E. Green St. Champaign tomorrow morning and help us keep a st...
08/21/2026

Come stand with your brothers and sisters! ✊

Join us at 211 E. Green St. Champaign tomorrow morning and help us keep a strong presence. The more people we have standing together, the stronger our message. Come out, grab a sign, and show your support for your union brothers and sisters.

STANDING TOGETHER IN CHAMPAIGN ✊The support shown at the Hub 3 picket line speaks for itself.Union brothers and sisters ...
08/20/2026

STANDING TOGETHER IN CHAMPAIGN ✊

The support shown at the Hub 3 picket line speaks for itself.

Union brothers and sisters from across the trades came together to stand with Local 243 members as we continue our strike against Drywall Enterprise.

Every person who joined the line, stopped by to show support, or helped spread the word made a difference. This is what the labor movement is all about - standing together and having each other's backs.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our Brother and fellow member, Howard Rynders.Our thoughts are wit...
08/18/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our Brother and fellow member, Howard Rynders.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him.

A memorial gathering will be held at the Carpenters Local 243 Union Hall on Wednesday, September 16, from 4:00–6:00 PM.

Anyone who would like to stop by to remember him, share memories, or simply pay their respects is welcome to join us.
RSVP here: https://evt.to/gg9h8g1x1w4t

Please see the obituary below for additional information.
https://www.millerfuneralhomedundee.com/memorials/howard-rynders/5735015/

08/17/2026

📢 UPDATE: PHONES & INTERNET ARE BACK UP!

Our phone lines and internet service are back up and running. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked through the outage.

We appreciate your understanding

08/17/2026

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE!!

Our office is currently experiencing an internet and phone line outage. We are working to get the issue resolved as quickly as possible.

Until service is restored, we are unable to receive phone calls or respond to emails at this time.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We will provide an update as soon as our phone and internet services are back up.

08/12/2026

UPDATE: The office phone is back online.

Please be patient with us as we go through voicemails and get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding!

📞Our Office Coordinator’s phone is currently down due to damage caused by a lightning strike to the flagpole outside our office. We’ve contacted the appropriate service provider and are currently waiting for an estimated repair time.

In the meantime, please email our office if you need assistance. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work to get the phone line restored.

We’ll provide an update once service is back up and running. Thank you!

Heads up, our office will be closed for a bit this afternoon! Friday, August 7th :)
08/07/2026

Heads up, our office will be closed for a bit this afternoon! Friday, August 7th :)

Address

402 S Duncan Road
Champaign, IL
61821

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12173565463

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