January 21, 2021
Truck Recipient 2021 – UCAN
UCAN Grand Prize Winner Receives His Truck Creating a stronger Union is not just excelling on the job site. It is also giving back, speaking out, and being a leader in one’s community. In times like these, our collective outreach to support our communities, protect worker’s rights, and elected leaders who will support our...
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January 21, 2021
PA Joint Task Force – Employee Misclassification
EASRCC Regional Manager Drew Simpson Appointed Pennsylvania Joint Task Force The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters in 2020 supported the HB716 bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature. This piece of legislation creates a Joint Task Force to address Employee Misclassification and fraud. This Task Force brings together the Attorney General, the Secretary of Labor,...
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November 10, 2020
Veterans Find Fruitful Career with Union
Veterans Day is a day to remember those who fought for our country and put their lives at risk to protect us and our families at home. Across our council, we have had the privilege to help veterans and their families with opportunities to succeed and benefits that they may not have been given elsewhere....
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September 25, 2020
Energy Industry Providing Good Jobs and Stronger Economy for PA
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters are proud to be playing a large part in the development process of the Petrochemical Plant in Pittsburgh, PA. Carpenters locally and from across the country are employed on this project to assist and support this economic boost. Our Film crew visited the site in...
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June 12, 2020
Union Carpenters Build Ramp for Retired Member and WWII Veteran Constantine Solazzi
Our members devote decades of their livelihood to the Union, donating time to support the community, building lasting relationships throughout the Council. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) recognizes this and is passionate about giving back to those who are deserving of something special in return. Constantine Salvatore Solazzi is a true icon to all...
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May 14, 2020
DC Construction Project Helping to Protect Health, Environment
As the population has grown exponentially in larger cities, specifically Washington, D.C., overpopulation is stretching basic-needs infrastructure to its limits. The DC sewer system is no exception. In 2012, the District’s sewer system couldn’t contain storm runoff, flooding the Anacostia River with un-recycled sewage and waste that carried bacteria and potential diseases into the area’s...
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April 29, 2020
Union Carpenters Helping to Build COVID-19 Emergency Facilities
During these unprecedented times, it’s paramount that we all come together to support one another within the community. As hospitals are quickly filling up, doctors and nurses are short of time and people need treating. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) stepped up and offered their skill sets and new “COVID-19 Preparedness...
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April 27, 2020
Philadelphia Carpenters Providing Safe Working Conditions at Penn First
Construction under normal circumstances brings its own challenges and danger. Philadelphia Carpenters of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters know more than many how necessary on the job site safety is. Their skills were needed at the Penn Medicine Patient Pavilion (Penn First) job site especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. From start to...
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April 22, 2020
NJ Union Carpenters Helping to Build COVID-19 Emergency Facilities
During these unprecedented times, it’s paramount that we all come together to support one another within the community. As New Jersey hospitals are quickly filling up, doctors and nurses are short of time and people need treating. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) stepped up and offered their skill sets and new...
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April 6, 2020
How Essential Union Carpenters are Ensuring Safety on the Job Site
Across the country there has been public debate about how to properly balance social distancing to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, while also completing essential work and projects in our communities. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) understands this issue better than most, as their membership across seven states has...
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March 31, 2020
Best Practices for Cleaning your Tools/Equipment
In response to the current worldwide health situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Pure Safety Group (PSG) and Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) would like to take this opportunity to offer and recommend the following best practices for cleaning your fall protection equipment. PSG’s Recommended Best Practices: First, remove all contaminants or build-up...
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March 19, 2020
COVID-19 Message from EST William C. Sproule March 19th, 2020
Dear Members, Our country and Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is currently navigating through the unprecedented health situation involving COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). This has been and very well may continue to be hard times for our union. Be assured, that Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is working diligently to provide the...
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