June 2, 2020
Pennsylvania Commercial Carpenters Wanted!! $30/Hour PLUS Benefits!
All Pennsylvania residents! The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) and Local 431 are looking for carpenters to work on several job sites, including Metal Framing, Commercial Drywall, Concrete and more. Rate: $30.88 plus Benefits If you are currently out of work, or know of someone who is currently out of work, please...
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May 28, 2020
Union Carpenters Utilizing New Technology to Better Social Distancing
The essential nature of the construction industry demands an evolution in how business is done so projects can still be completed on a timely basis and safely. Advances in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and mandatory social distancing protocols are a necessity. While COVID-19 is still a complication worldwide and no vaccine is in sight, the...
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May 26, 2020
Baltimore Endorsed Candidates
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters has made the following endorsements for the June 2nd Baltimore City Elections. These candidates understand that the hard-working people of Baltimore deserve better standards for workers, protections for prevailing wage, enforcement of wage theft and tax fraud practices by contractors, and investment in the educational system. The...
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May 22, 2020
William C. Sproule Message – 2020 Memorial Day
Brothers and Sisters, On behalf of myself and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Executive Board, I would like to wish you and your families a healthy and safe Memorial Day. This Memorial Day comes during an unprecedented time in our countries history. We are all collectively navigating through the new personal and...
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May 20, 2020
Remembering Local 197 Council Representative Bill Sampson
It is with a heavy heart that the brothers and sisters of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters remember Council Representative William “Bill” Sampson III who passed away this week. “Bill was a devoted 31-year member of our union, a fantastic Council Representative for 22 years, and most importantly a loving husband and...
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May 19, 2020
Union Carpenters Build Ramp for Retired Member Jack Dean
Being a part of the Union, you take pride in helping out your community, especially when fellow union members are in need. Retired member Jack Dean is a shining example of this and committed 52 years of his life to ensure a brighter future for the next generation of carpenters. Unfortunately, Dean was recently diagnosed...
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May 14, 2020
DC Construction Project Helping to Protect Health, Environment
As the population has grown exponentially in larger cities, specifically Washington, D.C., overpopulation is stretching basic-needs infrastructure to its limits. The DC sewer system is no exception. In 2012, the District’s sewer system couldn’t contain storm runoff, flooding the Anacostia River with un-recycled sewage and waste that carried bacteria and potential diseases into the area’s...
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May 13, 2020
How Do I Complete My COVID-19 Preparedness Training? Get a MUP!
Thousands of members across the country have already completed the new “COVID-19 Preparedness Qualification” and new “ICRA: Best Practices Awareness” online courses. These have helped our essential members learn best practices and be prepared to complete the work our country needs. For this initiative, you will also be receiving a Member Union Participation Program (MUP)...
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May 13, 2020
EST Sproule Message: All NJ Construction to Open
Positive news from the statehouse was announced yesterday affecting many of our union families in New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy announced that all non-essential construction work will resume on Monday, May 18th at 6am. This is a great news for the construction industry and those union members who helped flatten the curve with the use of social distancing...
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May 13, 2020
Building PA Podcast – COVID-19 Response
Click HERE to listen to the full podcast. The Building PA Podcast serves the construction industry throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Hosted by Chris Martin, President of Atlas Marketing, and Jon O’Brien, Executive Director for the Keystone Contractors Association. Howard Bernstein of Penn Installation sits down with both Chris and Jon to discuss his thoughts...
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May 12, 2020
Happy Retirement: Sister Patricia “Patty” Selby
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) has been fortunate to have motivated and proud women as part of our union. It is hard to find a member that more encapsulates what it means to be a carpenter and what it means to be a Sister in the Brotherhood than Patricia Selby. Selby...
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May 7, 2020
Local 423 Member Mike Dingey Retired
Message below from Local 423 Team Lead Rick Tomlinson on the retirement of member Mike Dingey. Local 423 would like to send out congratulations to Mike Dingey, who has retired after serving as a Business Agent for 23 years! Mike was accepted into the Apprenticeship of State College Local #1333 on October 1, 1986, and became...
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