October 5, 2020
VCU Construction Workers Allege Wage Theft
The construction industry is full of misclassification, wage theft and labor violations. In Virginia, Local 205 members have come across many projects at Virginia Commonwealth University where the construction workers on duty are mentioning these same issues. “They don’t pay people for overtime when they work more hours. They don’t deduct taxes for your pension...
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October 1, 2020
United Brotherhood of Carpenters Endorses Joe Biden
On September 30th, in Pennsylvania, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America announced their endorsement of former Vice-President Joe Biden and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris. “When it comes to Carpenter issues, there really is no question about which candidate stands with our members on the core values that we...
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September 25, 2020
Energy Industry Providing Good Jobs and Stronger Economy for PA
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters are proud to be playing a large part in the development process of the Petrochemical Plant in Pittsburgh, PA. Â Carpenters locally and from across the country are employed on this project to assist and support this economic boost. Our Film crew visited the site in...
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September 25, 2020
Sisters in the Brotherhood – Oasis Food Drive
The Sisters in the Brotherhood have partnered with the Oasis Food Drive to provide meals and support to many families across the State of New Jersey. The Sisters have assisted Oasis in the past and have always found great satisfaction in helping those in need. The Oasis Food Drive provides meals and necessities for women...
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September 11, 2020
Local 432 Meeting Scheduled
Local 432 has just announced that monthly membership meetings will start back up again this upcoming Wednesday, September 16th at 7pm. Please reach out to your local union leadership with any questions or concerns.
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September 3, 2020
EST William C. Sproule – Labor Day Message 2020
Brothers and Sisters, Labor Day was established as a federal holiday in 1894 to pay tribute to American workers for their contributions to our nations’ growth and prosperity. Though this holiday weekend will be unlike any we’ve experienced in our lifetime, we should not let that overshadow what this day represents. We must remember those...
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August 31, 2020
Meet a Council Representative
Local 255 Council Rep. Sam Noel Q & A (Sam delivering food and toys to the Community Resource Center for the less fortunate during the 2019 Food Drive) What experience has prepared you most for your current position as Council Representative? I would say a lot of my experience serving in the The Marine Corp...
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August 26, 2020
High-Speed Rail Coming to DC
DC to New York in 60 Minutes Northeast Maglev is positioning the District of Columbia to be part of a major development project by bringing the Superconducting Maglev (SCMAGLEV) high-speed train to Washington, D.C. 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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August 24, 2020
NJ Prioritizing Apprenticeships
The State of New Jersey is looking to provide more opportunities for the next generation of construction workers. There have been steps taken to prioritize the use of apprenticeship programs for public work jobs in the state to do this. Unions have demonstrated over the last century that the instructing and molding of carpenters have...
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August 10, 2020
Changes in NJ Public Work Contracts: One Year Later
Construction in New Jersey is growing, and the State is investing in public projects that will help revitalize our economy and give local contractors opportunities. Additionally, this investment is intended to restore construction workers’ next generation through apprenticeship requirements on public projects. The Eastern Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters has been especially interested in...
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July 31, 2020
Meet a Council Representative
Local 254 Council Rep. Cyndie Williams Q & A What experience has prepared you most for your current position as Council Representative? Within my career, I have met many people, worked hard to learn the craft, was fortunate to work with very skilled and talented craftspeople. The people who stand out most in my memory were those whom I could turn to if I...
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July 13, 2020
Local 432 Meeting Postponed
Due to Allegheny County’s recent announcement regarding restrictions for mass gatherings, and out of safety for our members and their families, the following Local has postponed their meeting this week: Local 432 Meeting on Wednesday the 15th has been postponed Discussion is ongoing regarding other Local Union meetings and when the above-mentioned meetings will reconvene....
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