Community News
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…Read More
Union Carpenters Build Ramp for Retired Member Jack Dean
Posted OnMay 19, 2020 byBeing a part of the Union, you take pride in helping out your community, especially when fellow union members are in need. Retired member Jack Dean is a shining example of this and committed 52 years of his life to ensure a brighter future for the next generation of carpenters. Unfortunately, Dean was recently diagnosed…Read More
DC Construction Project Helping to Protect Health, Environment
Posted OnMay 14, 2020 byAs the population has grown exponentially in larger cities, specifically Washington, D.C., overpopulation is stretching basic-needs infrastructure to its limits. The DC sewer system is no exception. In 2012, the District’s sewer system couldn’t contain storm runoff, flooding the Anacostia River with un-recycled sewage and waste that carried bacteria and potential diseases into the area’s…Read More
Local 423 Member Mike Dingey Retired
Posted OnMay 7, 2020 byMessage below from Local 423 Team Lead Rick Tomlinson on the retirement of member Mike Dingey. Local 423 would like to send out congratulations to Mike Dingey, who has retired after serving as a Business Agent for 23 years! Mike was accepted into the Apprenticeship of State College Local #1333 on October 1, 1986, and became…Read More
How Essential Union Carpenters are Ensuring Safety on the Job Site
Posted OnApril 6, 2020 byAcross the country there has been public debate about how to properly balance social distancing to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, while also completing essential work and projects in our communities. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) understands this issue better than most, as their membership across seven states has…Read More
EAS Carpenter is First to Receive “Tom George Memorial Community Service Award” From KCA
Posted OnFebruary 28, 2020 by
EASRCC and Local 445 member, Steve Motyka, is the first-ever recipient of the “Thomas George Memorial Community Service Award”.
Preston and Steve Camp Out for Hunger 2019
Posted OnJanuary 17, 2020 byThe Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters teamed up with the Carpenter Contractor Trust (CCT), as well as the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA), to donate over 175,000 pounds of food to the Preston and Steve Camp Out for Hunger food drive for Philabundance in Philadelphia during the 2019 holiday season. This is an…Read More
Local ABC News Affiliate Interviews EAS Carpenters About Labor Brokers in VA
Posted OnJanuary 17, 2020 byThe United Brotherhood of Carpenters and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters have been advocating for more enforcement on human rights and tax fraud issues like what is taking place in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Local 205 Council Representative Neri Canahui-Ortiz spoke with Channel 13 ABC News Now about the issue. “If you’re bringing…Read More
Senator Amy Klobuchar visits the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Pittsburgh Training Center
Posted OnJanuary 17, 2020 byThe Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is always happy to show off where we train the most skilled workers in the country and we’re lucky enough to give Minnesota Senator and Presidential Candidate Amy Klobuchar a tour. There we were able to show the Senator and a large amount of media that travels…Read More
EAS Carpenters Help Veterans Looking for their Next Career
Posted OnJanuary 17, 2020 byThe Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is known for its support of veterans through “Helmets to HardHats” Program and the charitable work our brothers and sisters provide in the community. Recently more unique assistance was provided in Delaware for Veterans who were studying the art of watchmaking. Local Carpenters helped the Veterans Watchmakers…Read More