EAS Magazine
Carpenter News – Crossword Puzzle Answer Guide
Posted OnJuly 7, 2021 by
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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
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
SIB sees Change with New Leadership and New Initiatives
Posted OnApril 26, 2021 by
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters’ Sisters in the Brotherhood Committee welcomed new leadership this year with the selection of Cyndie Williams of Local Union 254 and Layla Bibi of Local Union 158 as Committee Co-Chairs. This change in leadership suggests that the Sisters are looking for increased growth, development and action….Read More
Carpenters Apprentice Ready Program (CARP) Offers Launchpad for Future Skilled Jobs
Posted OnMarch 30, 2021 by
Philadelphia Union Carpenters & Contractors Recruit Local Talent (Press Release) Philadelphia — Three building trade groups have teamed up to launch an important program to train hopeful apprentice carpenters. They include the Carpenters Joint Apprentice Committee of Philadelphia, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, and the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA),…Read More