Member News
Philly Skills Contest 2022
Posted OnMay 16, 2022 by
4th-Year apprentices competed in the annual Philly Skills Contest at the Joint Apprentice Carpenters Training Center in Philadelphia & Vicinity on May 6th, 2022. The apprentices competing were selected as the top of their class in each of their crafts. “Today is our 55th annual open house/contest where our top carpenter students, floor laying…Read More
Press Release: EAS Carpenters in DC Endorse Brian Schwalb for DC AG
Posted OnMay 5, 2022 by
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and Brian Schwalb announced the Union’s endorsement of Schwalb’s campaign for District of Columbia Attorney General.Read More
Council Representative Position, Pittsburgh, PA
Posted OnMay 3, 2022 byThe Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is searching for active journeyman members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, who are in good standing within Local Union 432 and are interested in the position of Council Representative within the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and be assigned to the…Read More
EAS Carpenters Rallied in Jersey City During a National Campaign to End Construction Industry Tax Fraud
Posted OnApril 13, 2022 by
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters joined a national effort this week along with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America to highlight the issues of wage theft, worker misclassification, and construction industry tax fraud. This annual event, Tax Fraud Days of Action, takes place during the same time of year…Read More
The Winner of the Ford F-150 Truck has been Announced!
Posted OnApril 8, 2022 by
Orlando Sciarretti of Local 432 has been announced as the Union Carpenters Action Network grand prize winner of a new Ford F-150 Truck. Congratulations to Orlando! Your consistent dedication and pride for your union were recognized and your union thanks you for all your hard work. Thank you for setting a great example…Read More
Carpenters Local 255, 11th Annual “Hammer It Home Classic” Golf Tournament
Posted OnMarch 22, 2022 by
Carpenters Local Union 255 in South Jersey is hosting its 11th Annual “Hammer It Home Classic” Golf Tournament directly benefiting the Special Olympics of New Jersey on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 9AM. Address: Mays Landing Country Club 1855 Cates Road Mays Landing, NJ 08330 We hope EAS Carpenters register below or donate…Read More
Press Release: Carpenters Union to Rejoin Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council
Posted OnMarch 8, 2022 by
“Together, the union construction trades can better serve, advocate for, and protect the hard-working union families of Philadelphia.” – EST William C. SprouleRead More
Passing of Former Training Instructor Joseph Cottman
Posted OnFebruary 28, 2022 by
It is with a heavy heart that we inform the brothers and sisters of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters of the passing of former Training Instructor for the Joint Apprentice Training Center of Philadelphia, Joseph Cottman. Joseph was a proud U.S. Marine, and Vietnam Veteran who served our country with honor. He…Read More
Local Union 251 Meeting
Posted OnFebruary 7, 2022 by
Local 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
Largest Infrastructure Project in DC History Utilizes Local Workers to Great Success
Posted OnFebruary 3, 2022 by
This past year, the largest infrastructure project in the history of the District of Columbia, the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, was completed ahead of schedule with the help of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC). Hundreds of the most skilled and highly trained local workers in DC worked on this project along…Read More