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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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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August 3, 2023

Summer 2023 The Carpenters News

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

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June 27, 2023

First Union GWO Training Provider

A historic partnership was recently created as Eastern Atlantic State Carpenters Technical College became a Global Wind Organisation certified training provider. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, which operates the Technical College, is the first trade union in the United States to achieve this certification. GWO certification is vital to ensure the safety...

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June 12, 2023

High School Valedictorian Signs with Carpenters Union Apprenticeship Program

In an event that redefined tradition, a high school valedictorian took a pass on possibly attending an Ivy League school to sign on for a union carpenter apprenticeship. Michael Taing, Class 2023 Valedictorian at Benjamin Franklin High School in Philadelphia, committed to signing a formal agreement to join the four-year apprenticeship program with the  Eastern...

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June 5, 2023

EAS Carpenters Receiving Accolades for Community Involvement in DC

Establishing a healthy and inclusive presence within the community is a top priority to The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. Union Carpenters have actively searched and researched methods to improve the lives of local residents for over a century. In the District of Columbia, Local Union 197 has partnered with the DC Parks...

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June 1, 2023

EAS Carpenters Spotlight: Rochelle “Missy” Johnson

“There are two important events that happen in your life, when you are born and when you figure out why,” said Rochelle Johnson. “I had the opportunity to figure out why.” Rochelle Johnson, formally known by her close peers as “Missy” has always had an interest working with her hands. The Indiana county native has...

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May 1, 2023

Local Union 253 Retirees Express Gratitude for Union Retirement at Annual Luncheon

BELLEVILLE, NJ – Retired members of Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Local Union 253 were full of enthusiasm and nostalgia as more than 220 carpenters arrived at the Annual Retirees Luncheon in Belleville, NJ.   The ceremony was held at Nanina’s in the Park and kicked off by Local Union 253 Retiree Committee...

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March 28, 2023

NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy Announces EAS Carpenters as Recipients of Green Jobs Council NJ BRIDGE Initiative Grant Award

(Press Release from NJ.Gov)   NEWARK – First Lady Tammy Murphy, joined by the Executive Director of the Council on the Green Economy, Jane Cohen, today hosted a roundtable to announce the recipients of the Green Jobs Council’s $5 million NJ Building our Resilient, Inclusive, and Diverse Green Economy (BRIDGE) Initiative grant award. In addition to...

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