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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May 20, 2024
Maryland Carpenters Union Hosts Open House and Skills Competition
Upper Marlboro, PA 2024 – May 17: 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...
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May 20, 2024
Local Union 432 – Build Your Wealth in the Trades
Brighton Heights, PA 2024 – May 18: For four consecutive years, members from Local Union 432 and IBEW Local Union 5 have organized “Build Your Wealth in the Trades” events for the Brighton Heights community, aimed at introducing the youth to various trade professions. Additionally, they have undertaken community projects, such as constructing an ADA...
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May 13, 2024
EASRCC Newspaper – Spring 2024
A publication of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Spring 2024
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May 9, 2024
Tax Fraud Days of Action: Unions Lead the Way to Ethical Labor Practices
Tax Fraud Days of Action: Unions Lead the Way to Ethical Labor Practices In accordance with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America call to action, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) led a series of critical events to combat pervasive tax fraud in the construction industry during...
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May 6, 2024
Get Out the Vote Conference – International Training Center
Las Vegas, NV 2024 – May 6-8: Members from the EAS Carpenters Union attended the UBC GOTV Conference to learn more about why it is more important than ever to make our voices heard and vote for union carpenter values.
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May 4, 2024
Pittsburgh Carpenters Union Hosts Open House and Skills Competition
Pittsburgh, PA 2024 – May 4: 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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May 3, 2024
Philadelphia Carpenters Union Hosts Open House and Skills Competition
Philadelphia, PA 2024 – May 3: 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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