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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October 4, 2023
Victory in Prince George’s County
For months, the Prince George’s County Board of Education has been working towards beginning Phase 2 of its plans to construct new schools for Prince George’s County students. These projects are in desperate need and improvements on construction planning were necessary due to wage theft accusations that took place during Phase 1 of the project...
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