EAS Carpenters Union, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and White House Officials, Cut Ribbon on First Major Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Bridge Project

September 27, 2024

Philadelphia, PA, September 27, 2024 – The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union), along with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Streets, were joined by federal partners, including representatives from the White House, to officially open the reconstructed Montgomery Avenue Bridge. This milestone was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the completion of the city’s first major bridge project funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Cristian Luna Endorsed by Carpenters Union for PA State Representative 13th District

September 26, 2024

West Grove, PA, September 26, 2024 – Today, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) is proud to announce their endorsement of Cristian Luna for State Representative of Pennsylvania’s 13th District. This endorsement recognizes Luna’s commitment to improving the lives of working-class families in the 13th District and all across the state of Pennsylvania.

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Mayor Parker Announces Historic Arena Deal with Philadelphia 76ers

September 26, 2024

PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and a team of City officials today shared new details and updates on the arena proposed on East Market Street at a public meeting, following the Parker Administration and the Philadelphia 76ers announcing an historic agreement.

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April 5, 2024

UCAN Grand Prize Winners

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.  Over 1,100 members from the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters were eligible for a Grand Prize in 2023. This included 645 active members,...

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March 28, 2024

Building Representation in the Trade: Gina Yiantselis’ Path as a Sister in the Brotherhood

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) is featuring Gina Yiantselis, Field Engineer for LF Driscoll and part-time Instructor with Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program (CARP), to spotlight her career journey and the prominent role she plays in shaping the next generation of carpenters. After following...

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March 20, 2024

DOD Patriot Award presented to Daniel Sebban, EASRCC

DOD Patriot Award presented to Daniel Sebban, Local 254 member, EASRCC Council Representative, and Army Veteran . Edison, NJ – March 19, 2024 – The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) proudly announced the presentation of the prestigious Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a...

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March 13, 2024

Layla Bibi: City & State PA – Above and Beyond

LAYLA BIBI COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE, EASTERN ATLANTIC STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS Women made up just 3.5% of workers in the carpenters’ industry in 2022, according to data from Statista, a slow creep up from the 3.2% that women represented in 2020. Recognizing the disparity, Layla Bibi has made it her mission to be a voice...

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March 13, 2024

Shapiro Administration Celebrates Earn-As-You-Learn Success Stories

Pittsburgh, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker joined Pittsburgh labor and workforce development leaders today to recognize four outstanding organizations and individuals who have embraced the earn-as-you-learn model of registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship to create economic opportunity for Pennsylvania communities and families. This inaugural awards ceremony was hosted by...

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February 22, 2024

Diversity in Business Awards 2024: Layla Bibi, EAS Carpenters Union

Philadelphia Business Journal – Women made up just 3.5% of workers in the carpenters’ industry in 2022, according to data from Statista, a slow creep up from the 3.2% that women represented in 2020.Recognizing the disparity, Layla Bibi has made it her mission to be a voice for women through recruitment and mentorship efforts within...

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February 2, 2024

EAS Carpenters Union Celebrates Successful 2023 with 124 Pre-Apprentice Graduates

Philadelphia, PA, February 2, 2024 – The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) is pleased to celebrate the successful graduation of its 2023 Carpenters Apprentice Ready Program (CARP) cohorts. The program trained 124 carpenter pre-apprentices across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Started in 2016 in partnership with the...

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January 24, 2024

Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Celebrates First Graduating Class of its New Commercial Dive Center

Philadelphia, PA, January 24, 2024 – The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) celebrated its first graduating class at the new EAS Commercial Dive Center, located in Sicklerville, NJ, last week. This facility is the first union-owned and operated dive school in the country and is a major leap forward in...

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January 10, 2024

Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Names Jonathan Young as Political Director

The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters recently announced the appointment of Jonathan Young as the new Political Director. Young will be responsible for handling the Carpenter Union’s political outreach.

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December 11, 2023

EAS Carpenters Endorse Steve Sweeney for NJ Governor

Former Senate President Steve Sweeney received the endorsement of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters in his campaign to become the next Governor of the State of New Jersey.

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December 6, 2023

EAS Carpenters Local Union 254 Receives 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award

The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) Local Union 254 has been selected to receive the prestigious 2023 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award, established under the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act), in recognition of their outstanding efforts in recruiting, employing, and retaining military veterans.

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October 11, 2023

EASRCC Political Newspaper 2023

A publication of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Fall 2023

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