Member News
Remembering EAS Carpenters Council Representative Jum-Mor Mackell
Posted OnJuly 20, 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 Council Representative Jum-Mor Mackell. Jum-Mor was a proud 22-year member of our union, beginning his apprenticeships in 1999. He was involved in many aspects of Union business, including…Read More
Local Virginia Carpenters Union Providing its Members with Healthcare Assistance
Posted OnJuly 12, 2022 by
Local 205 Carpenters hosted a health clinic for members at the Local Union Hall in Ashland, Virginia on June 21, 2022. Healthcare officials from around the state were invited to participate and assist members with testing and help update insurance information. In attendance were Doctor Olivia Mansilla of Mansilla Medical Practice, representatives from the…Read More
EAS Carpenters Endorse Fetterman for Senate
Posted OnJuly 6, 2022 by
PRESS RELEASE: Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Endorse Fetterman for Senate Philadelphia, PA — Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman on Wednesday received the endorsement of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters in the U.S. Senate Race. The EAS Carpenters represent close to 19,000 carpenters who live and work in the Commonwealth…Read More
EAS Carpenters Expand Training, Open First Union Dive School in Country
Posted OnJune 15, 2022 by
For the United Brotherhood of Carpenters keeping up with an ever-growing industry requires continuous investment of educational resources. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters for example operate 17 state-of-the-art training facilities across six states. That though is not enough, especially with the monumental investment coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, and creation of…Read More
PA AG Shapiro & DOL Sec Berrier Call for Federal Action to Protect Davis Bacon
Posted OnMay 24, 2022 by
PRESS RELEASE REPOST: Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Labor & Industry Jennifer Berrier filed comments today in support of the United States Department of Labor’s (“USDOL”) proposed updated regulations to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (“DBRA”). “The Department’s proposal would put in place common-sense rules that experience shows will help enforcement…Read More
Brother Dan Patrick Receives Outstanding Student Award
Posted OnMay 24, 2022 by
Dan Patrick, a Local Union 167 carpenter, was announced as the recipient of the Outstanding Student Award from Jefferson School of Continuing Studies. This award was presented to Dan for graduating with a 4.0 GPA in Construction Studies while working full-time with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and Turner Construction. “I…Read More
Pittsburgh Skills Expo 2022
Posted OnMay 18, 2022 by
4th Year Apprentices out of the Pittsburgh Carpenters Training Center competed in the annual Skills Expo on May 14th. Every year the Pittsburgh Carpenters Training Center looks to provide their carpenters and the public with an Open House and Skills Expo that allows carpenter apprentices to use their skills to show future students and community…Read More
Wanted: Philadelphia Carpenter Apprentice and Journeyman Skill Upgrading Instructor
Posted OnMay 18, 2022 by
Job Summary The Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Philadelphia & Vicinity is looking to continue its long tradition of training a qualified workforce that is prepared to ensure the most challenging construction projects can be completed safely and ahead of schedule. The JAC has been designed to help create many skilled craftspeople for our…Read More
Press Release: EAS Carpenters in DC Endorse Brian Schwalb for DC AG
Posted OnMay 5, 2022 by
For Immediate Release Carpenters Union Endorses by Brian Schwalb for DC Attorney General Carpenters Union Endorses Brian Schwalb for District Attorney General, Express Trust That Candidate Will Continue Outgoing AG Racine’s Actions to Protect Workers (District of Columbia)- The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and Brian Schwalb announced the Union’s…Read More
DC Workforce Benefiting from Investment in Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
Posted OnMay 5, 2022 by
Pre-apprenticeship training has become a more prevalent way for the District of Columbia workforce to discover pathways into the trades. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) have partnered with several non-profits in the District to help educate the public about the trades and provide the necessary skills to discover the next…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