February 6, 2026
Carpenters Turn Local Organizing Into Statewide Prevailing Wage Law
Industry News and Advocacy Carpenters Turn Local Organizing Into Statewide Prevailing Wage Law Data centers are one of the fastest-growing construction projects in the country, and New Jersey is right in the middle of that boom. These massive facilities power everything from cloud storage to streaming services to artificial intelligence. As demand grows, more data...
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December 12, 2025
PITTSBURGH FAMILIES AND WORKFORCE AT RISK
Pittsburgh deserves safe jobs, fair wages, and a future built by the people who call this city home. But a shift in Oxford Development’s direction is putting hardworking families, honest contractors, and our entire local workforce at risk. Pittsburgh is stronger when our projects support the people who live here. When they don’t, our communities...
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December 4, 2025
What is The David-Bacon Act and Why It Matters
Industry News and Advocacy What is The Davis-Bacon Act and Why It Matters The Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors on federally funded construction projects to pay wages and benefits comparable to the local prevailing wage. When the law is followed, workers are guaranteed to receive fair pay, receive their benefits on time, and can count on...
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November 24, 2025
UBC Member Engagement Virtual Event
UBC Member Engagement Virtual Event Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Together We Build What’s Next We’re closing out the year strong — together. Join us for an inspiring end-of-year event that keeps the MEP Conference momentum alive and launches us into 2026 with unity, purpose, and energy. Connect with members across all districts to reflect, celebrate,...
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November 20, 2025
A Lifetime in the Trade: Irvin “Herb” Beck
EVENTS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT A Lifetime in the Trade Irvin “Herb” Beck joined the Carpenters Union in 1950. Seventy-five years later, the Scranton Local Union 445 member still speaks with pride about the career that shaped his life and the brotherhood that supported him along the way. Born and raised in Factoryville, about 15 miles...
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October 22, 2025
PITTSBURGH WORKERS AT RISK
PITTSBURGH IS AT RISK Oxford Development used to partner with local union workers and contractors to build safe, reliable projects that supported local families and local communities. Now, this is changing. New Leadership, New Concerns Under new leadership, Oxford is awarding work to contractors like RDC Inc.. Some of these firms bring in out-of-town...
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October 6, 2025
What is a Right-to-Work and Why It Matters
Industry News and Advocacy What is a Right-to-Work and Why It Matters Despite its name, “Right-to-Work” laws do not guarantee anyone the right to a job. These laws weaken unions by stopping them from collecting the dues they need to protect workers. In the 26 states with these laws, unions have less power to negotiate...
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September 18, 2025
Why Join the Carpenters Union
Apprenticeships & Training Why Join the Carpenters Union If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Should I join the Carpenters Union?” you are not alone. Every year, thousands of skilled workers and people just starting out in the trades think about whether joining the union is the right move. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters...
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September 12, 2025
EAS Union Carpenters Celebrate Completion of Children’s Ramp at R.W. Brown Boys & Girls Club in North Philadelphia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EAS Union Carpenters Celebrate Completion of Children’s Ramp at R.W. Brown Boys & Girls Club in North Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA – Volunteer carpenters from the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters joined community leaders, local elected officials, and children of the Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia to celebrate the...
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September 12, 2025
Alexandria Carpenters Celebrate First Project Labor Agreement at City Hall
Industry News & Advocacy Alexandria Carpenters Celebrate First Project Labor Agreement at City Hall For the first time in its history, the City of Alexandria has committed to a Project Labor Agreement. Local carpenters are celebrating what it means for workers, families, and the community. The $35 million dollar renovation of Alexandria’s historic City Hall,...
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September 8, 2025
Union Carpenter vs Non-Union Carpenter: What’s the Difference?
Union Benefits & Labor Rights Union Carpenter vs Non-Union Carpenter: What’s the Difference? If you’re thinking about a career in carpentry, chances are you’ve asked yourself: What’s the difference between a union carpenter and a non-union carpenter? At first glance, the work looks similar. You are building, installing, measuring, cutting, and making things come to...
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September 3, 2025
Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Endorses Abigail Spanberger for Governor of Virginia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Endorses Abigail Spanberger for Governor of Virginia RICHMOND, VA. – The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) today announced its endorsement of Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger to be the next Governor of Virginia. Representing more than 42,000 skilled carpenters, millwrights, and trade...
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