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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January 29, 2021
False Claims Amendment Act: Righting a Wrong
In December 2020, the District of Columbia Council passed the False Claims Amendment Act, allowing workers and companies to recoup payments from large taxpayers that filed false tax claims. The act, now in effect, gives leverage to workers in the District of Columbia to regain the wages that unscrupulous employers stole for up to 10 years...
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January 27, 2021
Act 72 Cleaning Up Bad Actors in Construction
EAS Carpenters and Philly Contractors Celebrate Act 72 Enforcement On January 11th, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer and Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that criminal charges were filed in an Unlawful Labor Investigation. The owners and operators of G&R Drywall were charged with multiple Workplace Misclassification counts, Making False Statements, Theft, Receiving Stolen...
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January 21, 2021
Unionized Construction Work is Safe Work
We all already know that the members of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and UBC Carpenters from around the US and Canada are the safest, best trained, and most skilled workforce in the country. Some more proof of this has just been published. The Ontario Construction Secretariat has concluded research over a...
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January 21, 2021
Truck Recipient 2021 – UCAN
UCAN Grand Prize Winner Receives His Truck Creating a stronger Union is not just excelling on the job site. It is also giving back, speaking out, and being a leader in one’s community. In times like these, our collective outreach to support our communities, protect worker’s rights, and elected leaders who will support our...
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January 21, 2021
PA Joint Task Force – Employee Misclassification
EASRCC Regional Manager Drew Simpson Appointed Pennsylvania Joint Task Force The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters in 2020 supported the HB716 bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature. This piece of legislation creates a Joint Task Force to address Employee Misclassification and fraud. This Task Force brings together the Attorney General, the Secretary of Labor,...
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November 10, 2020
Veterans Find Fruitful Career with Union
Veterans Day is a day to remember those who fought for our country and put their lives at risk to protect us and our families at home. Across our council, we have had the privilege to help veterans and their families with opportunities to succeed and benefits that they may not have been given elsewhere....
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