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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March 24, 2023

Sisters Step Up to Help Potter’s House Mission

In February, a staple of generosity, giving back and protecting women in the City of Philadelphia, required assistance. The Potter’s House Mission needed to upgrade the residents’ lounge flooring and replace the downstairs carpet that had upheld 20 years of wear and tear. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and its members took...

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March 8, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: EAS Carpenters Support 76 Place Arena

Philadelphia Carpenters Support 76ers’ Proposed Center City Arena. Note Creation of Thousands of New Jobs & Transformative Potential To Stimulate Local Growth & Economic Opportunities   Project will be privately funded and be built in collaboration with the community. No local real estate will be eliminated, no existing residents will be displaced   Philadelphia, PA...

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February 28, 2023

UCAN Grand Prize Update

UPDATED ARTICLE: March 1st!!!   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 1,500 members from the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters were eligible for a Tier 2 grand prize...

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February 22, 2023

Union Carpenters and PDM Excel in Prefabrication and On-Site for Great Wolf Lodge Project

  Initially Published in the January 2023 Edition of the Carpenters Magazine In the northwest corner of Maryland, members of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) are strengthening the union while they construct a new Great Wolf Lodge family resort.   The EASRCC members are installing prefabricated truss systems, as well as...

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January 13, 2023

Take the New EASRCC DEI Training Online Today. Earn UCAN Credits!!!

The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, the Apprenticeship Fund, and the Carpenter Contractor Trust have partnered to create an industry-leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion online training for union carpenters and signatory contractors alike.   This training will help union carpenters learn ways to grow their union through organizing a more diverse workforce, understand...

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December 8, 2022

LU 253 Continues to Give Back in Jersey City

EAS Carpenters Local Union 253 is continuing its ten-year tradition this holiday season and helping to bring Santa Claus back to Jersey City.  In partnership with the South Hudson Civic Association, union carpenters help collect toys for the annual ‘Breakfast with Santa.’ at the Moose Lodge. Many children in the Jersey City area look forward...

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October 25, 2022

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October 24, 2022

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September 27, 2022

EASRCC Political Newspaper 2022

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July 1, 2022

EASRCC Newspaper – Summer 2022

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June 15, 2022

EAS Carpenters Expand Training, Open First Union Dive School in Country

For the United Brotherhood of Carpenters keeping up with an ever-growing industry requires continuous investment of educational resources. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters for example operate 17 state-of-the-art training facilities across six states. That though is not enough, especially with the monumental investment coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, and creation of...

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May 5, 2022

DC Workforce Benefiting from Investment in Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

Pre-apprenticeship training has become a more prevalent way for the District of Columbia workforce to discover pathways into the trades. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) have partnered with several non-profits in the District to help educate the public about the trades and provide the necessary skills to discover the next...

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