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The construction industry has come a long way since 1935, when the first woman, Margaret Ellings, was initiated into the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. But despite the great strides, women represent just 10.8% of the construction industry. Because increasing diverse representation in the trade has long been a goal, the EAS Carpenters Union launched the...

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Upper Marlboro, PA 2024 – May 17: The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) and the Carpenters Contractor Trust (CCT) hosted their annual Open House and Skills Competition to highlight the highly-skilled apprentices and educate the local community about alternative career paths to increase the regional workforce.  The Open House offered...

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Brighton Heights, PA 2024 – May 18: For four consecutive years, members from Local Union 432 and IBEW Local Union 5 have organized “Build Your Wealth in the Trades” events for the Brighton Heights community, aimed at introducing the youth to various trade professions. Additionally, they have undertaken community projects, such as constructing an ADA...

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A publication of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Spring 2024

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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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Las Vegas, NV 2024 – May 6-8: Members from the EAS Carpenters Union attended the UBC GOTV Conference to learn more about why it is more important than ever to make our voices heard and vote for union carpenter values.

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Pittsburgh, PA 2024 – May 4: The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) and the Carpenters Contractor Trust (CCT) hosted their annual Open House and Skills Competition to highlight the highly-skilled apprentices and educate the local community about alternative career paths to increase the regional workforce.  The Open House offered multiple...

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Philadelphia, PA 2024 – May 3: The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) and the Carpenters Contractor Trust (CCT) hosted their annual Open House and Skills Competition to highlight the highly-skilled apprentices and educate the local community about alternative career paths to increase the regional workforce.  The Open House offered multiple...

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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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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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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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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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