Member News
EAS Carpenters Local Union 254 Receives 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award
Posted OnDecember 6, 2023 byThe Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) Local Union 254 has been selected to receive the prestigious 2023 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award, established under the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act), in recognition of their outstanding efforts in recruiting, employing, and retaining military veterans.Read More
Victory in Prince George’s County
Posted OnOctober 4, 2023 byFor months, the Prince George’s County Board of Education has been working towards beginning Phase 2 of its plans to construct new schools for Prince George’s County students. These projects are in desperate need and improvements on construction planning were necessary due to wage theft accusations that took place during Phase 1 of the project…Read More
First Union GWO Training Provider
Posted OnJune 27, 2023 byA historic partnership was recently created as Eastern Atlantic State Carpenters Technical College became a Global Wind Organisation certified training provider. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, which operates the Technical College, is the first trade union in the United States to achieve this certification. GWO certification is vital to ensure the safety…Read More
High School Valedictorian Signs with Carpenters Union Apprenticeship Program
Posted OnJune 12, 2023 byIn an event that redefined tradition, a high school valedictorian took a pass on possibly attending an Ivy League school to sign on for a union carpenter apprenticeship. Michael Taing, Class 2023 Valedictorian at Benjamin Franklin High School in Philadelphia, committed to signing a formal agreement to join the four-year apprenticeship program with the Eastern…Read More
2023 EAS Carpenters Scholarship Fund Golf Outing Registration
Posted OnJune 5, 2023 byThe Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Outing is getting ready for 2023. Your participation has meant the world to the children and grandchildren of Union carpenters looking for financial assistance to attend college. Since its inception, the EAS Carpenters Scholarship Fund has been able to award over 400 scholarships!…Read More
EAS Carpenters Receiving Accolades for Community Involvement in DC
Posted OnJune 5, 2023 byEstablishing a healthy and inclusive presence within the community is a top priority to The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. Union Carpenters have actively searched and researched methods to improve the lives of local residents for over a century. In the District of Columbia, Local Union 197 has partnered with the DC Parks…Read More
EAS Carpenters Spotlight: Rochelle “Missy” Johnson
Posted OnJune 1, 2023 by“There are two important events that happen in your life, when you are born and when you figure out why,” said Rochelle Johnson. “I had the opportunity to figure out why.” Rochelle Johnson, formally known by her close peers as “Missy” has always had an interest working with her hands. The Indiana county native has…Read More
LU 474 Council Representative Position
Posted OnMay 31, 2023 byDear Member: We are searching for active members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, who are in good standing within Local Union 474 and is interested in the position of Council Representative within the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) and be assigned to the Upper Marlboro office. We are…Read More
EAS Carpenters Host Skills Expo & Open House in Pittsburgh
Posted OnMay 9, 2023 byPittsburgh Carpenters Union Hosting Skills Expo and Open House The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Pittsburgh Training Center hosted its annual Open House and Skills Expo on May 13! Over 1,000 visitors attended to watch first-hand the skills and professionalism of union apprentices, learn more about how to join the union, and…Read More
Local Union 251 Meeting
Posted OnMay 5, 2023 byLocal Union 251 Members, Local Union 251 regularly scheduled meeting will be held virtually tomorrow Tuesday, February 8th at 7:00 PM. Meeting information, below: Local Union 251 Meeting Tuesday, February 8th 7:00 PM Click to call from any device or dial in using the number below. Join the meeting: https://call.lifesizecloud.com/697442 Dial-in #: +1 (312)…Read More
Local Union 253 Retirees Express Gratitude for Union Retirement at Annual Luncheon
Posted OnMay 1, 2023 byBELLEVILLE, NJ – Retired members of Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Local Union 253 were full of enthusiasm and nostalgia as more than 220 carpenters arrived at the Annual Retirees Luncheon in Belleville, NJ. The ceremony was held at Nanina’s in the Park and kicked off by Local Union 253 Retiree Committee…Read More
Local Union 254 Carpenter Announced as UCAN Grand Prize Winner a Construction Showcase Award Dinner
Posted OnMarch 31, 2023 byMatthew Eisler of Local Union 254 was announced as the 2022 Union Carpenter Action Network (UCAN) Grand Prize Winner at the 2023 Construction Showcase Awards Dinner last night. Matthew was among 11 finalists selected last month for the 11 grand prizes. The other winners received either a 1,000 Best Buy Gift Card or a…Read More