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Industry and Advocacy Tariffs Are Driving Up Construction Costs Increasing prices on steel, aluminum, and lumber, fueled by rising tariffs, are hitting the construction industry hard. For union carpenters, contractors, and developers, these cost hikes mean delayed timelines, tighter budgets, and fewer jobs. It is crucial to understand how tariffs are reshaping the construction industry. ...

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Apprenticeships and Training Building Stronger Pathways for Newark’s Workforce   The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is committed to supporting programs that open the door to careers in the trades. Pre-apprenticeship training is an effective way to do that, especially in cities like Newark, where many residents are overlooked despite their potential and ability to...

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We are currently searching for active members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America who are in good standing within Local Union 423 and are interested in the position of Council Representative within the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC). We seek dedicated union members committed to expanding our membership...

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A publication of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Spring 2024

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Apprenticeships and Training Framing a More Equitable Future Mark Hebert, Exhibit City News The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC), through its regional councils like the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC), isn’t just building careers—it’s rebuilding access. Through partnerships, mentorship, and targeted pre-apprenticeship programs, the Carpenters Union is opening...

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Apprenticeships and Training Leading the Way in Building a Modern Workforce Mark Hebert, Exhibit City News The United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) International Training Center in Las Vegas is a shining example of the union’s mission to craft a skilled, competitive workforce equipped for the evolving construction and tradeshow industries. Serving over a half-million members...

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A publication of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Spring 2024

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We are currently searching for active bilingual Local Union 255 members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America who are in good standing and are interested in the position of Council Representative with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC). We seek dedicated, bilingual union members committed to expanding our...

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The Union Carpenters Action Network (UCAN) helps support the union while also improving our communities. The program is implemented to thank the carpenters who continually give back to their union.  There were 2,030 members from the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters were eligible for the Grand Prize in 2024. This included 1,202 active...

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Apprenticeships and Training Building My Future: A Carpenter’s Journey Featuring: Jimmy Hogue, Local Union 432 Journeyman Fresh out of Freedom Area High School in 1994, I had no clue what I wanted to do with my life. I was never a big fan of school. Tests, homework, and sitting in a classroom all day just...

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Union Benefits & Labor Rights Why Union Wages Are Better: Breaking Down the Pay Gap   The Union Wage Advantage in the Carpenters Industry Union carpenters consistently earn more than non-union workers doing the same jobs. This difference—called the union wage difference—measures how much higher union wages are compared to similar non-union roles. For members...

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Industry News & Advocacy Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Women Who Shaped Labor and the EAS Carpenters Union March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the strong, determined women who transformed industries, fought for workers’ rights, and opened doors in the skilled trades. Women have played a crucial role in the labor movement,...

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