August 14, 2024
EAS Carpenters Celebrates 20 Graduates from Newark Workforce Development and 3-1-1 Summer Carpentry Program
City of Newark Council Member Anibal Ramos (left), EAS Carpenters Union Council Representative and contributing program facilitator of 3-1-1 Tom Wyzga (middle, left), NJ Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz (middle, left), City of Newark Councilwoman At-Large, Louise Scott-Rountree (middle, right), Newark Council President, LaMonica McIver (right) pose with program graduates. Newark, NJ, August 12,...
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August 2, 2024
White House Proposed Rule Would Protect Workers Battling Extreme Heat
Biden proposes a rule to help outdoor workers battle extreme heat July 19, 2024 Aleisha Robinson AFRO Intern arobinson@afro.com Across the country Americans from all walks of life are lamenting the hot temperatures. Nearly every industry has been impacted by the heat in some way, but no group has been hit with the scorching sun rays...
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August 1, 2024
Building Up the Future Workforce at the Jobs Not Guns Fair
Earlier this summer, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) partnered with Jobs Not Guns, a nonprofit violence prevention coalition, to bring its first annual Prince George’s County Recruitment Fair, which offers employment opportunities as an alternative to a life of crime. Comprised of the National Association of Minority Contractors—Washington, DC...
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July 12, 2024
Philadelphia Carpenters Technical Center Hosts MyWIC Summer Camp
Philadelphia, PA 2024 – July 10: The Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center – Philadelphia hosted the Mentoring Young Women in Construction (MyWIC) Summer Camp. Each year, the camp provides girls with a hands-on experience to learn about the construction industry. They are able to explore and develop basic skills in the areas of carpentry,...
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July 12, 2024
Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Endorses Bob Casey for U.S. Senate
Pittsburgh, PA, July 12, 2024 – Today, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) is announcing our endorsement of Bob Casey for re-election to the U.S. Senate. “Union Carpenters and their families have always been able to count on Senator Casey to have their backs,” said William C. Sproule, Executive Secretary-Treasurer...
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July 2, 2024
EAS Dive School Hosts Offshore Wind Awards
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July 2, 2024
Carpenters Volunteer to Build Temporary Market in Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA, January 30, 2024 – Pomeroy no longer lives in the city, but on Wednesday, was back to show off the work of his fellow carpenters, who have volunteered their time to build out the interior of the temporary market, a tent-like structure being constructed across the street from the main market complex. “At...
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June 26, 2024
EAS Carpenters Technical Centers Honored 2024 Graduating Apprentices
Philadelphia, PA, June 25, 2024 – The Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers (EASCTC) hosted their annual graduation for this year’s class of apprentices at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. This class featured 183 graduates who have successfully completed their four-year apprenticeship program. For more than 70 years, the EASCTC has been dedicated to...
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June 25, 2024
EAS Carpenters Union Trained and Ready for Renewable Energy Progress
The construction sector holds a large responsibility in adopting more sustainable building options – and President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has been a strong catalyst for advancement. Since the bill passed in late 2021, over $8 billion has been announced for major nationwide projects. As these projects start to be carried out in cities...
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June 20, 2024
Edison Carpenters Union Hosts Open House and Skills Competition
Edison, NJ 2024 – May 30th: The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) and the Carpenters Contractor Trust (CCT) hosted their annual Open House and Skills Competition to highlight the highly-skilled apprentices and educate the local community about alternative career paths to increase the regional workforce. The Open House offered multiple...
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June 18, 2024
Lyft and The EAS Carpenters Partner to Provide Transportation for Increased Job Access
Philadelphia, PA, June 18, 2024 – The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) announced today a first-of-its-kind partnership with Lyft, Inc. through the rideshare company’s Jobs Access program that provides reliable and affordable transportation to underserved populations. Through the program, eligible individuals have access to complimentary rides to and from training...
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May 31, 2024
Carpenters Apprenticeship Ready Program (CARP) Prepares Diverse, Skilled Jobs
The construction industry has come a long way since 1935, when the first woman, Margaret Ellings, was initiated into the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. But despite the great strides, women represent just 10.8% of the construction industry. Because increasing diverse representation in the trade has long been a goal, the EAS Carpenters Union launched the...
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