Leadership Messages
Letter Regarding Local 441 and the Establishment of Local Union’s 274 and 474
Posted OnApril 6, 2021 by
Update from the EAS Carpenters Regarding Local 441Read More
Happy Retirement to Assistant EST Michael Hand
Posted OnFebruary 25, 2021 by
Throughout his career as a skilled carpenter, Michael was involved in construction projects at some of Philadelphia’s most well-known institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia International Airport, Luken Steel, and the Philadelphia Convention Center.Read More
Veterans Find Fruitful Career with Union
Posted OnNovember 10, 2020 byVeterans Day is a day to remember those who fought for our country and put their lives at risk to protect us and our families at home. Across our council, we have had the privilege to help veterans and their families with opportunities to succeed and benefits that they may not have been given elsewhere….Read More
EST William C. Sproule – Labor Day Message 2020
Posted OnSeptember 3, 2020 byBrothers and Sisters, Labor Day was established as a federal holiday in 1894 to pay tribute to American workers for their contributions to our nations’ growth and prosperity. Though this holiday weekend will be unlike any we’ve experienced in our lifetime, we should not let that overshadow what this day represents. We must remember those…Read More
Message from AEST Michael Hand on Philadelphia Protests and Civil Unrest
Posted OnJune 4, 2020 byPhiladelphia is where I grew up and where my family has called home for generations. I am proud to have raised a family, built my career, and represented so many workers from the City of Brotherly Love. Watching the events of the past week unfold has been painful. Executive Secretary-Treasurer William Sproule, myself, and we…Read More
EASRCC EST William Sproule Statement on the National Protests
Posted OnJune 2, 2020 byThis statement came to mind after we decided to close our headquarters office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, due to the ongoing protest and civil unrest in the city. As of today within our region, Philadelphia as well as the District of Columbia are two of several cities where the National Guard has been deployed. Our union…Read More
William C. Sproule Message – 2020 Memorial Day
Posted OnMay 22, 2020 byBrothers and Sisters, On behalf of myself and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Executive Board, I would like to wish you and your families a healthy and safe Memorial Day. This Memorial Day comes during an unprecedented time in our countries history. We are all collectively navigating through the new personal and…Read More
EST Sproule Message Regarding NJ Gov. Murphy Executive Order 4/8
Posted OnApril 9, 2020 by
Dear Members, Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy made an Executive Order to shut down all “nonessential construction” in the State of New Jersey. Enforcement of this order will take effect at 8:00 PM Friday, April 10. This is just the latest development affecting our members since the beginning of the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) pandemic…Read More
COVID-19 Update: EST Sproule Message Regarding NJ Gov Murphy 3/21 Order
Posted OnMarch 22, 2020 byDear Members, Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy held a press conference with an update regarding the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) pandemic. In the Governor’s update, he stated that the construction industry is part of the essential services that will continue to operate. In times of crisis like this, the important work that our brothers and sisters skillfully…Read More
COVID-19 UPDATE: Training Centers to Remain Closed
Posted OnMarch 20, 2020 byTraining Centers will remain closed during the week of Monday March 23rd – Friday March 27th. Check back with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters’ website for more information or the individual training center’s websites listed in this LINKRead More