Member News
Keeping up with the Ever-Growing Demand for Apprentices in Pittsburgh
Posted OnMarch 10, 2022 byWith an influx of projects in Pittsburgh coming down the pipe, the demand for recruiting has seen a steep increase. The infrastructure investment put in place by President Joe Biden has largely focused the Carpenters Union to preparing the next generation carpenter for what’s to come in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more specifically, the…Read More
Press Release: Carpenters Union to Rejoin Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades CouncilÂ
Posted OnMarch 8, 2022 byMarch 8th, 2022  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Carpenters Union to Rejoin Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council  PHILADELPHIA: The Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council has announced that the Carpenters Union will rejoin the Council after more than 8 years. Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager of the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council…Read More
Passing of Former Training Instructor Joseph Cottman
Posted OnFebruary 28, 2022 byIt 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
Passing of Former Training Instructor Joseph Cottman
Posted OnFebruary 28, 2022 byIt 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
Largest Infrastructure Project in DC History Utilizes Local Workers to Great Success
Posted OnFebruary 3, 2022 byThis 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
Scaffold Erector Qualification Grace Period Ending. Schedule Your Refresher Now
Posted OnFebruary 2, 2022 byThe 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
Sisters Point People – Virtual Caucus February 2, 2022
Posted OnJanuary 28, 2022 bySisters Point People! General Secretary-Treasurer Thomas Flynn of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters is hosting a virtual caucus for the Sisters in the Brotherhood Committee Chairs and Council Point People tomorrow Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022. Two meetings will be held to accommodate your schedules. Below are the available times (Click on one of…Read More
EAS Carpenters Promote Anthony Abrantes to Assistant Executive Secretary-Treasurer
Posted OnJanuary 26, 2022 byAlso promotes Philadelphia Carpenters James Hocker as new Philadelphia Regional Manager & Kevin Morrow as new Organizing Director (PHILADELPHIA, PA) The Philadelphia-based Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS) announced a number of promotions, including the appointment of Anthony Abrantes to Assistant Executive Secretary-Treasurer, James Hocker to new Philadelphia Regional Manager and Kevin Morrow as…Read More
Carpenters Partner with Local Youth Program to Continue Bringing More Career Paths in DC Area
Posted OnJanuary 14, 2022 byAll 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 byLocal 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 byBrothers 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
Council Representative Position, Atlantic City, NJ
Posted OnNovember 11, 2021 byDear Member: We are searching for active members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, who are in good standing within Local Union 252, and Local Union 255Â and are interested in the position of Council Representative within the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) and be assigned to the Atlantic City…Read More