Community News
False Claims Amendment Act: Righting a Wrong
Posted OnJanuary 29, 2021 by
In December 2020, the District of Columbia Council passed the False Claims Amendment Act, allowing workers and companies to recoup payments from large taxpayers that filed false tax claims. The act, now in effect, gives leverage to workers in the District of Columbia to regain the wages that unscrupulous employers stole for up to 10 years…Read More
Act 72 Cleaning Up Bad Actors in Construction
Posted OnJanuary 27, 2021 by
EAS Carpenters and Philly Contractors Celebrate Act 72 Enforcement On January 11th, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer and Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that criminal charges were filed in an Unlawful Labor Investigation. The owners and operators of G&R Drywall were charged with multiple Workplace Misclassification counts, Making False Statements, Theft, Receiving Stolen…Read More
South Capitol Bridge Project Hires Local DC Residents
Posted OnJanuary 25, 2021 by
“The NEBT will mitigate flooding and sewer backups that have historically impacted the Northeastern part of DC since the late 1800s and aid in the control of combined sewerage overflows to the Anacostia River,” DC Water’s Clean Rivers Project Director Carlton Ray said on their website, “when the NEBT is completed and in service, it…Read More
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Posted OnJanuary 21, 2021 byLocal’s 420, 432 and 441 Donate Food to The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank As the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many of our lives in ways we never imagined, many of our own members’ family and friends, including those in our communities are struggling. It is times like these that our union and its membership can…Read More
Meet a Council Representative
Posted OnJanuary 21, 2021 byLocal 197 Council Rep. Patrick Wilby Q & A What experience has prepared you most for your current position as Council Representative? I believe the experience that prepared me the most for the Council Representative position was being a Steward. During that time, I learned how to guide and support members, be of assistance…Read More
Meet a Council Representative
Posted OnNovember 25, 2020 by
Local 420 Council Rep. Erick Dixon Q & A What experience has prepared you the most for your current position as Council Representative? I would say most of it is based on my experience in the Marine Corps and learning how to deal with a wide range of issues and a diverse group of…Read More
High-Speed Rail Coming Soon to Philadelphia
Posted OnNovember 9, 2020 byDC to New York in 60 Minutes Northeast Maglev is positioning the City of Philadelphia to be part of a major development project by bringing the Superconducting Maglev (SCMAGLEV) high-speed train to the Northeast. To make this happen, they announced a partnership with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. This much-needed investment…Read More
High-Speed Rail Coming to DC
Posted OnAugust 26, 2020 byDC to New York in 60 Minutes Northeast Maglev is positioning the District of Columbia to be part of a major development project by bringing the Superconducting Maglev (SCMAGLEV) high-speed train to Washington, D.C. To make this happen, they announced a partnership with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. This much-needed investment…Read More
NJ Prioritizing Apprenticeships
Posted OnAugust 24, 2020 byThe State of New Jersey is looking to provide more opportunities for the next generation of construction workers. There have been steps taken to prioritize the use of apprenticeship programs for public work jobs in the state to do this. Unions have demonstrated over the last century that the instructing and molding of carpenters have…Read More
Union Carpenters Build Ramp for Retired Member and WWII Veteran Constantine Solazzi
Posted OnJune 12, 2020 byOur members devote decades of their livelihood to the Union, donating time to support the community, building lasting relationships throughout the Council. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) recognizes this and is passionate about giving back to those who are deserving of something special in return. Constantine Salvatore Solazzi is a true icon to all members…Read More