Sheila started floorcovering work in 2002. That was when she left her job as a non-union Carpenter and joined the UBC. Sheila did not think the Union would be the right fit for a woman, but several UBC members told her otherwise. They explained the benefits of working Union and encouraged her to “just try.” She did, and the rest is history. Sheila absolutely loves the floorcovering craft. She is INSTALL certified in all but carpet and is currently working on that certification. Sheila also very much enjoys working as a Union Carpenter. In fact, she says, “The Carpenters Union made it possible for me, a single mom, to raise two children and two grandchildren.”