April 6, 2020
How Essential Union Carpenters are Ensuring Safety on the Job Site
Across the country there has been public debate about how to properly balance social distancing to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, while also completing essential work and projects in our communities. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) understands this issue better than most, as their membership across seven states has...
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March 31, 2020
Best Practices for Cleaning your Tools/Equipment
In response to the current worldwide health situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Pure Safety Group (PSG) and Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) would like to take this opportunity to offer and recommend the following best practices for cleaning your fall protection equipment. PSG’s Recommended Best Practices: First, remove all contaminants or build-up...
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March 19, 2020
COVID-19 Message from EST William C. Sproule March 19th, 2020
Dear Members, Our country and Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is currently navigating through the unprecedented health situation involving COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). This has been and very well may continue to be hard times for our union. Be assured, that Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is working diligently to provide the...
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March 19, 2020
COVID-19 Update: OSHA Standards
Members should be aware of the latest information from the Occupational Saftey and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). “There is no specific OSHA standard covering COVID-19. However, some OSHA requirements may apply to prevent occupational exposure to COVID-19.” the OSHA website states. Use the link below to learn more or find the OSHA...
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February 28, 2020
EAS Carpenter is First to Receive “Tom George Memorial Community Service Award” From KCA
EASRCC and Local 445 member, Steve Motyka, is the first-ever recipient of the “Thomas George Memorial Community Service Award”.
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February 19, 2020
Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Applaud NJ General Contractor Liability Law, Urge Strict Enforcement to Follow
Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Look Forward to Effect New Labor Laws Will have on Protecting Worker Rights in New Jersey (Edison)- The State of New Jersey has recently enacted new regulations that provide New Jersey workers the protections of General Contractor Liability. The bill signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy...
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January 17, 2020
Preston and Steve Camp Out for Hunger 2019
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters teamed up with the Carpenter Contractor Trust (CCT), as well as the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA), to donate over 175,000 pounds of food to the Preston and Steve Camp Out for Hunger food drive for Philabundance in Philadelphia during the 2019 holiday season. This is an...
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January 17, 2020
Local ABC News Affiliate Interviews EAS Carpenters About Labor Brokers in VA
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters have been advocating for more enforcement on human rights and tax fraud issues like what is taking place in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Local 205 Council Representative Neri Canahui-Ortiz spoke with Channel 13 ABC News Now about the issue. “If you’re bringing...
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January 17, 2020
Senator Amy Klobuchar visits the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Pittsburgh Training Center
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is always happy to show off where we train the most skilled workers in the country and we’re lucky enough to give Minnesota Senator and Presidential Candidate Amy Klobuchar a tour. There we were able to show the Senator and a large amount of media that travels...
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January 17, 2020
EAS Carpenters Help Veterans Looking for their Next Career
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is known for its support of veterans through “Helmets to HardHats” Program and the charitable work our brothers and sisters provide in the community. Recently more unique assistance was provided in Delaware for Veterans who were studying the art of watchmaking. Local Carpenters helped the Veterans Watchmakers...
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January 17, 2020
Labor Dispute Resolved at Future New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
A $172 million project in New Brunswick, NJ was halted due to the usage of non-union labor. The UBC stepped in and picketed on the jobsite as the construction was funded in part by public money, making the union workers deserving of the work. Senior Council Rep, Anthony Abrantes, worked swiftly to put an end...
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