Member News
UCAN Grand Prize Update
Posted OnFebruary 28, 2023 by
UPDATED ARTICLE: March 1st!!! The Union Carpenters Action Network (UCAN) helps support the union while also improving our communities. The program is implemented to thank the carpenters who continually give back to their union. Over 1,500 members from the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters were eligible for a Tier 2 grand prize…Read More
Labor Liaison for Community Offshore Wind, Mariah Dignan Visits EAS Carpenters Training Centers
Posted OnFebruary 17, 2023 by
The offshore wind industry is taking off in the country, and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is leading the way by training this next generation of construction workers. Mariah Dignan, the Labor Liaison for Community Offshore Wind, a JV of RWE & National Grid, toured the EAS Carpenters Expanded Heavy Construction,…Read More
EAS Carpenters Regional Manager Drew Simpson Testifies Before PA House Committee
Posted OnJanuary 30, 2023 by
EAS Carpenters Regional Manager testified on January 27th in Pittsburgh for the Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee’s Subcommittee on Labor, Energy, and DevelopmentRead More
Commissioner and EAS Carpenter Jon Young, New President of NJAC
Posted OnJanuary 26, 2023 by
“I look forward to leading this outstanding organization as we continue advocating for county governments across the State …,” said Camden County Commissioner Jonathan L. Young.Read More
Take the New EASRCC DEI Training Online Today. Earn UCAN Credits!!!
Posted OnJanuary 13, 2023 by
This training will help union carpenters learn ways to grow their union through organizing a more diverse union workforce,Read More
INSTALL Announces Retirement of McGrath, Hiring of Gross
Posted OnDecember 20, 2022 by
INSTALL announced the retirement of Executive Director and proud member of the EAS Carpenter, John T. McGrath Jr. and the hiring of fellow EAS Carpenter David Gross as the next Executive Director of INSTALL.Read More
LU 253 Continues to Give Back in Jersey City
Posted OnDecember 8, 2022 by
EAS Carpenters Local Union 253 is continuing its ten-year tradition this holiday season and helping to bring Santa Claus back to Jersey City. In partnership with the South Hudson Civic Association, union carpenters help collect toys for the annual ‘Breakfast with Santa.’ at the Moose Lodge. Many children in the Jersey City area look forward…Read More
November 7th & 8th NJ Union Carpenter Canvass Locations
Posted OnNovember 7, 2022 by
EAS Carpenters!!! Tonight and tomorrow are the last two UCAN opportunities for this year’s election! Help us get out the vote for pro-labor candidates in New Jersey Canvass UCAN Opportunities: November 7th When: 4:00 – 8:00 PM Where: IBEW 164 Hall, 205 Robin Road, Paramus NJ 07652 Contact: Mike Pierce (201-306-8065) or Sergio Verdesco (732-754-0838)…Read More
Allegheny and Philadelphia Board of Elections Incorrect, No Date Ballot Lists
Posted OnNovember 7, 2022 byAllegheny County and the Philadelphia Board of Elections have released a list of mail-in or absentee ballots that have been administratively determined to lack a signature on the declaration envelope or lack a written date on the declaration envelope. Your vote is too important to be thrown out due to a simple mistake. Use…Read More
Election Day is Nov 8th!!! Vote!!!
Posted OnNovember 2, 2022 by
Election Day is November 8th. EAS Carpenters need to get out and vote for pro-labor candidates that will protect our the union way of life and pass policy that provides opportunity for union workers Use our Pro-Labor Candidate Tool to learn more about how to vote and what candidates are pro-labor candidates on your…Read More