May 9, 2024
Tax Fraud Days of Action: Unions Lead the Way to Ethical Labor Practices
Tax Fraud Days of Action: Unions Lead the Way to Ethical Labor Practices In accordance with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America call to action, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) led a series of critical events to combat pervasive tax fraud in the construction industry during...
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May 2, 2024
EAS Carpenters Union and Carpenters Contractor Trust Hosted 2024 Annual Attorneys General Forum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EAS Carpenters Union Contact: Red Thread PR on Behalf of Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Katie Sciascia Senior Account Supervisor katie@redthreadpr.com EAS Carpenters Union and Carpenters Contractor Trust Hosted 2024 Annual Attorneys General Forum Ahead of Tax Fraud Week, attorneys general from the region came together to discuss combatting construction...
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April 20, 2024
Local Union 423 – Adopt a Highway Cleanup
Cambria County, PA 2024 – April 20: The committed members of Local Union 423 showed their dedication to their community by cleaning up Cambria County’s highways on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. Hard hats off to the participating members for making a difference, one clean highway at a time!
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April 15, 2024
EAS Carpenter Apprentices’ – Tax Fraud Days of Action
Harrisburg, PA 2024 – April 15: EAS Carpenters from the Harrisburg area rallied with government leaders at the Pennsylvania State Capitol for Tax Fraud Days of Action, aiming to raise awareness about wage theft and misclassification prevalent in the construction industry.
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April 12, 2024
2024 EAS Carpenters Scholarship Fund Golf Outing Registration
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Outing is getting ready for 2024. Your participation has meant the world to the children and grandchildren of Union carpenters looking for financial assistance to attend college. Since its inception, the EAS Carpenters Scholarship Fund has been able to award over 500 scholarships!...
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April 5, 2024
UCAN Grand Prize Winners
The Union Carpenters Action Network (UCAN) helps support the union while also improving our communities. The program is implemented to thank the carpenters who continually give back to their union. Over 1,100 members from the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters were eligible for a Grand Prize in 2023. This included 645 active members,...
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March 28, 2024
Building Representation in the Trade: Gina Yiantselis’ Path as a Sister in the Brotherhood
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) is featuring Gina Yiantselis, Field Engineer for LF Driscoll and part-time Instructor with Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program (CARP), to spotlight her career journey and the prominent role she plays in shaping the next generation of carpenters. After following...
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March 20, 2024
DOD Patriot Award presented to Daniel Sebban, EASRCC
DOD Patriot Award presented to Daniel Sebban, Local 254 member, EASRCC Council Representative, and Army Veteran . Edison, NJ – March 19, 2024 – The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) proudly announced the presentation of the prestigious Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a...
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March 15, 2024
LU 219, 443 Council Representative Position
Dear Member: We are searching for active members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, who are in good standing within Local Unions 219 & 443 living in the state of Virginia and who are interested in the position of Council Representative within the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) and...
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March 13, 2024
Layla Bibi: City & State PA – Above and Beyond
LAYLA BIBI COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE, EASTERN ATLANTIC STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS Women made up just 3.5% of workers in the carpenters’ industry in 2022, according to data from Statista, a slow creep up from the 3.2% that women represented in 2020. Recognizing the disparity, Layla Bibi has made it her mission to be a voice...
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March 13, 2024
Shapiro Administration Celebrates Earn-As-You-Learn Success Stories
Pittsburgh, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker joined Pittsburgh labor and workforce development leaders today to recognize four outstanding organizations and individuals who have embraced the earn-as-you-learn model of registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship to create economic opportunity for Pennsylvania communities and families. This inaugural awards ceremony was hosted by...
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February 29, 2024
Haddon Township School District Bond Referendum is March 12th
If you and your family live in Haddon Township, get out and vote to improve local schools and create local jobs.
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