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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May 13, 2021
UCAN Activity – Mayor Bill Peduto GOTV
PA Carpenters! UCAN opportunities are taking place this Saturday, May 15th to support Mayor Bill Peduto’s re-election. Option 1:  Neighborhood Canvasing/door knock @ 11am 6401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4020 Option 2:  Phone Banks from 12pm-3pm 6401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4020 If you or anyone you know is interested and available,...
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May 12, 2021
2021 PA Primary Suggested Candidates
The Pennsylvania Primary Election is on Tuesday, May 18th. Polls are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Use the guide below to see who the suggested candidates are on your ballot. EAS Carpenters 2021 PA Primary Suggested Candidates
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May 5, 2021
Pittsburgh Mayor Peduto Tax Fraud Day of Action
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, joined by representatives of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, took action by signing an executive order on April 15, 2021. The executive order took into account suggestions from the Pittsburgh Joint Tax Task Force on Construction Industry Fraud to help define what a “construction contractor” is to...
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April 30, 2021
Training Director Position Open
Training Director – Opportunity Available! The KML Carpenters Training Fund has initiated the search for a new Director. This position is expected to work under the leadership of the Executive Director and accept the following responsibilities: direct supervision of instructors, administrative staff, and apprentices including management of all training center activity associated with apprentice...
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April 28, 2021
Workers Memorial Day 2021
Dear Members, It is on this day that we commemorate the lives that have been lost in the construction industry. Workers Memorial Day is an important day of remembrance that shows the value we hold for those lost on the jobsite and the fight unions have led to provide safer working conditions. Day in and...
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April 26, 2021
SIB sees Change with New Leadership and New Initiatives
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters’ Sisters in the Brotherhood Committee welcomed new leadership this year with the selection of Cyndie Williams of Local Union 254 and Layla Bibi of Local Union 158 as Committee Co-Chairs. This change in leadership suggests that the Sisters are looking for increased growth, development and action....
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April 14, 2021
Virtual Apprenticeship Contest – Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center
The Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center in Philadelphia is hosting its Apprentice Contest on Friday, May 7th. This year’s contest will be held virtually and you can follow all the action on the Council’s social media pages by following @EASCarpenters and some special coverage by 6 ABC News. “We are excited to host...
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April 6, 2021
Letter Regarding Local 441 and the Establishment of Local Union’s 274 and 474
Update from the EAS Carpenters Regarding Local 441
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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
Meet a Council Representative
I do see more families in my community looking at the trades as an option instead of college and I love this trend. There is no better feeling than helping a new member from the community join our organization
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