Member News
Scaffold Erector Qualification Grace Period Ending. Schedule Your Refresher Now
Posted OnFebruary 2, 2022 by
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America’s Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF) has made the decision that the Scaffold Erector Qualification will no longer have a grace period after a qualification expires. The CITF will honor the grace period for your Scaffold Erector Qualification until December 31, 2022.Read More
Carpenters Partner with Local Youth Program to Continue Bringing More Career Paths in DC Area
Posted OnJanuary 14, 2022 by
All too often those looking for employment are unfamiliar with what a career in the construction industry looks like. The various career paths, crafts, training provided, wage and benefit packages are making the trades a more appealing option for the workforce across the country. However, there is still a necessity to educate many states and…Read More
Local Union 158 Meeting
Posted OnJanuary 12, 2022 by
Local Union 158 Members, Local Union 158 regularly scheduled meeting will be held this upcoming Monday, February 21st at 7:00 PM at the Fraternal Order of Police Philadelphia Lodge #5. Meeting information, below: Local Union 158 Meeting Monday, February 21st 7:00 PM Fraternal Order of Police Philadelphia Lodge #5 11630 Caroline Road Philadelphia, PA 19154…Read More
Update Your Vaccine Verification in TRAIN, Earn a UCAN, Win a Truck!
Posted OnDecember 7, 2021 by
Brothers and Sisters, The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is giving a UCAN credit for all carpenters that have and are ready to update their Training Verification Card in the UBC Mobile App. UCAN is the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters incentive-based program for all carpenters that go above and…Read More
Vaccine Verification Update in UBC App
Posted OnOctober 20, 2021 by
Brothers and Sisters, Attaining your next job and getting back to work safely are the most important ways for you to provide for your family. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council is here to help you find that next job and be ready to meet the demands that contractors and end-users require for you…Read More
The Carpenter News September 2021
Posted OnSeptember 20, 2021 by
The Carpenter News Latest Issue is out now! Read about the important labor policy changes since the New Biden Administration took office, who the suggested candidates are for the 2021 General elections, and a 20 Years since 9/11 retrospective from EAS CarpentersRead More
EST William C. Sproule – Labor Day Message 2021
Posted OnSeptember 5, 2021 by
The founder of both Labor Day and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Peter J. McGuire, is someone we should remember and thank as we strive to meet the ideals that he held for workers’ rights.Read More
Carpenters Who Care
Posted OnJuly 29, 2021 by
Members Helping Members with their Fight for Sobriety Construction workers are more likely to use drugs than workers in other professions, finds a study by the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research (CDUHR) at NYU College of Global Public Health. (1) In 2017, a group of carpenters wanted to get together in…Read More
Baltimore Community Helping to Promote the MAGLEV High Speed Rail
Posted OnJuly 16, 2021 by
This week in the City of Baltimore, local residents and elected officials came together to promote the Northeast MAGLEV Superconducting High-Speed Rail project with a “Rally For Good Paying Jobs”. Excitement is building for the project that will help connect The District of Columbia to New York City with a one-hour commute time. The…Read More
Council Representative Position Available – Send in Resume Today
Posted OnJune 22, 2021 byGreetings, We are searching for active members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, who are in good standing within Local Union 274 and is interested in the position of Council Representative within the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC). We are seeking aggressive, dedicated Union members committed to building the…Read More