January 25, 2021
South Capitol Bridge Project Hires Local DC Residents
The New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Project, better known to many in the Washington DC area as the South Capitol Bridge, is providing jobs for Washington DC residents. Making this possible is the Project Labor Agreement (PLA), which was approved for the project and coordinated with the District Department of Transportation and C.H.O.I.C.E. The...
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January 21, 2021
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Local’s 420, 432 and 441 Donate Food to The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank As the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many of our lives in ways we never imagined, many of our own members’ family and friends, including those in our communities are struggling. It is times like these that our union and its membership can...
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January 21, 2021
Meet a Council Representative
Local 197 Council Rep. Patrick Wilby Q & A What experience has prepared you most for your current position as Council Representative? I believe the experience that prepared me the most for the Council Representative position was being a Steward. During that time, I learned how to guide and support members, be of assistance...
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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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December 17, 2020
Announcement from Local 491
CARPENTERS LOCAL NO. 491 ANNUITY PLAN SUMMARY OF MATERIAL MODIFICATION The Trustees of the Carpenters Local No. 491 Annuity Plan, on behalf of the Carpenters Local No. 491 Annuity Plan (the “Plan”), have the following clarifying announcement regarding a recent amendment to the Plan, effective as of July 1, 2020. A Participant who elects...
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November 25, 2020
Meet a Council Representative
Local 420 Council Rep. Erick Dixon Q & A What experience has prepared you the most for your current position as Council Representative? I would say most of it is based on my experience in the Marine Corps and learning how to deal with a wide range of issues and a diverse group of...
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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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November 9, 2020
High-Speed Rail Coming Soon to Philadelphia
DC to New York in 60 Minutes Northeast Maglev is positioning the City of Philadelphia to be part of a major development project by bringing the Superconducting Maglev (SCMAGLEV) high-speed train to the Northeast. To make this happen, they announced a partnership with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. This much-needed investment...
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October 28, 2020
Richmond Carpenters! Get Out and Vote
Richmond Carpenters!!! Get Out and Vote!!! Carpenters from all over the council need to get out and vote for the November 3rd General Election. Richmond, Virginia is a battleground for our union this election year, as we have a chance to elect labor-friendly candidates in the city for the first time in forever. Please use...
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October 19, 2020
Golf Outing 2020 – Ad Book Leadership Message
October 23, 2020 The Scholarship Fund Golf Outing is a special time of year for our union. It is a time where we are all able to come together to provide support and assistance to those who are the backbone of our council. Our members and their union families are why we get up every...
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