September 20, 2021
EAS Carpenters Michael Conner Attends White House Labor Day Event with Other Military Veterans
Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Council Representative Michael Conner, Local Union 474, was invited to attend a White House Event on Labor Day this year with President Joe Biden and Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. The event was attended by The Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO which Connor has been a proud supporter of...
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September 20, 2021
The Carpenter News September 2021
The Carpenter News Latest Issue is out now! Read about the important labor policy changes since the New Biden Administration took office, who the suggested candidates are for the 2021 General elections, and a 20 Years since 9/11 retrospective from EAS Carpenters
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August 11, 2021
Union Carpenters are the Offshore Construction Workforce
The research and development of renewable energy sources is rapidly changing the world. Offshore Wind Farms are a growing addition to the industry, showing the capability to generate two-times the combined capacity of all electric power plants in the U.S. The assembly of these farm’s requires a highly skilled and trained workforce that only Union...
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July 29, 2021
Carpenters Who Care
Members Helping Members with their Fight for Sobriety Construction workers are more likely to use drugs than workers in other professions, finds a study by the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research (CDUHR) at NYU College of Global Public Health. (1) In 2017, a group of carpenters wanted to get together in...
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July 13, 2021
Going Green with Wind Power
East Coast Economy Set to Grow as Wind Energy Industry Expands The World is Getting Greener. We’ve heard about going Green or becoming more environmentally friendly even before the first Earth Day in 1970. While the change has been mostly gradual, our attention tends to sharpen when it impacts our lifestyle, energy...
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July 8, 2021
The Carpenter News Summer 2021 Edition
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May 19, 2021
2021 George Meany Award Recipient – Local 445 Member Ed Waytoch
Union carpenters exude an exemplary leadership that stands out in the construction industry and the communities they build in. Local Union 445 member Ed Waytoch has been a leader on the off-the-job site and was this year’s George Meany Award winner. The George Meany Award is presented by the Boy Scouts of America and...
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May 14, 2021
The Underground Economy and Wage Theft in Washington DC
The District of Columbia is prominent for its underground economy and rampant misclassification and wage theft cases. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters have fought to extinguish the unscrupulous contractors for decades, only to be fighting an uphill battle and making very little progress along the way. “The Construction Industry in...
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March 30, 2021
Carpenters Apprentice Ready Program (CARP) Offers Launchpad for Future Skilled Jobs
Philadelphia Union Carpenters & Contractors Recruit Local Talent (Press Release) Philadelphia — Three building trade groups have teamed up to launch an important program to train hopeful apprentice carpenters. They include the Carpenters Joint Apprentice Committee of Philadelphia, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, and the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA),...
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March 25, 2021
Local 167 Donates to Beds for Kids
In the midst of a cold, snowy winter season, members of Local 167 prioritized assisting those who are in need of some warmth. Altogether they donated $1,000 to One House at a Time – Beds For Kids. This program provides families in need with beds, pillows, books, toothbrushes, etc. Member and Delegate for...
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March 12, 2021
Absecon Officials and Union Members Unite to Build a New Fire Station
Absecon government officials, local residents, and union carpenters recently worked together to build a modern fire station, proving that cooperation and a commitment to their community can lead to positive results. In January 2019, Absecon was negotiating to develop a site on an abandoned...
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February 25, 2021
Local 436 Builds Blessing Box
Local 436 members came up with an idea that would allow anyone in the nearby communities to share non-perishables, supplies, and canned goods while also practicing social distancing.
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