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On Behalf of EST Sproule: Condolences to the George Family
Posted OnJune 23, 2021 by
SENT ON BEHALF OF EST WILLIAM C. SPROULE It is with a heavy heart that the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters announces the passing of our brother, Mr. Albert J. George. Albert was a 53 year member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. Albert entered the brotherhood in 1968, as a member of Hazelton Local 129…Read More
On Behalf of EST Sproule: Condolences to the Woodrum Family
Posted OnJune 21, 2021 by
SENT ON BEHALF OF EST WILLIAM C. SPROULE It is with a tremendous sadness and a heavy heart that the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters announces the passing of our brother, Mr. Edward “Woody” Woodrum. Woody was a 39 year member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. Ed entered the brotherhood in 1982, as a member of…Read More
Update Your TRAIN Vaccine Qualifications
Posted OnJune 8, 2021 by
As the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America works towards fully reopening the International Training Center, they must ensure the facility is safe for carpenters and staff to return at full capacity. To meet this requirement, any member who wishes to attend training programs at the International Training Center in Las Vegas,…Read More
Philly Flower Show 2021 Union Built
Posted OnJune 4, 2021 by
Union Carpenters Assist with Return of the Philly Flower Show As the Philadelphia Horticultural Society Philadelphia Flower Show launches its first-ever outdoor event, it was a team of local union trade show carpenters that can be thanked for making it all possible. WATCH 6 ABC News Sneak Peek With EAS Carpenters Union…Read More
Philadelphia Apprentices Compete in Skills Competition
Posted OnJune 1, 2021 by
Union Carpenters Apprentices are provided with the most state-of-the-art training to prepare them for everything that comes with working on a job site. Every year the Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Training Center of Philadelphia & Vicinity looks to provide their carpenters and the public with an Open House and Skills Competition that allows carpenter apprentices to…Read More
Memorial Day 2021
Posted OnMay 31, 2021 by
Hello brothers and sisters, Today we celebrate Memorial Day, as well as the beginning of summer and hopefully the end of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Let us not forget those men and women of our Nation’s Armed Forces who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us all. Going back to our beginnings of the…Read More
Apprentice Signing Day for Brooke High School Students
Posted OnMay 27, 2021 by
For high school students, graduating can be a scary and daunting time filled with questions about what their future may hold. Students seeking a career in the construction industry, however, have a clearer pathway. Four students from Brooke High School are set to embark on a journey in the construction industry starting with a four-year…Read More
Pittsburgh Apprentices Compete in Skills Competition
Posted OnMay 20, 2021 by
Union Carpenters Apprentices are provided with the most state-of-the-art training to prepare them for everything that comes with working on a job site. Every year the Pittsburgh Carpenters Training Center looks to provide their carpenters and the public with an Open House and Skills Expo that allows carpenter apprentices to use their skills to show…Read More
2021 George Meany Award Recipient – Local 445 Member Ed Waytoch
Posted OnMay 19, 2021 by
Union carpenters exude an exemplary leadership that stands out in the construction industry and the communities they build in. Local Union 445 member Ed Waytoch has been a leader on the off-the-job site and was this year’s George Meany Award winner. The George Meany Award is presented by the Boy Scouts of America and…Read More
The Underground Economy and Wage Theft in Washington DC
Posted OnMay 14, 2021 byThe District of Columbia is prominent for its underground economy and rampant misclassification and wage theft cases. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters have fought to extinguish the unscrupulous contractors for decades, only to be fighting an uphill battle and making very little progress along the way. “The Construction Industry in…Read More