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A publication of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Spring 2024

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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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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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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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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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EAS Carpenters Union Contact: Red Thread PR on Behalf of Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Katie Sciascia Senior Account Supervisor katie@redthreadpr.com EAS Carpenters Union and Carpenters Contractor Trust Hosted 2024 Annual Attorneys General Forum Ahead of Tax Fraud Week, attorneys general from the region came together to discuss combatting construction...

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Cambria County, PA 2024 – April 20: The committed members of Local Union 423 showed their dedication to their community by cleaning up Cambria County’s highways on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. Hard hats off to the participating members for making a difference, one clean highway at a time!

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Harrisburg, PA 2024 – April 15: EAS Carpenters from the Harrisburg area rallied with government leaders at the Pennsylvania State Capitol for Tax Fraud Days of Action, aiming to raise awareness about wage theft and misclassification prevalent in the construction industry.

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The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Outing is getting ready for 2024. Your participation has meant the world to the children and grandchildren of Union carpenters looking for financial assistance to attend college. Since its inception, the EAS Carpenters Scholarship Fund has been able to award over 500 scholarships!...

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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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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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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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