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Union Labor Builds the Future Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Build Back Better Plan, represents a historic $1.2 trillion investment that is supporting critical projects in our communities. These projects enhance infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and public buildings, while boosting local economies and...

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

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Beaver County, PA 2024 – August: Members of both Local Union 420 and Local Union 432 recently came together in a remarkable show of solidarity and community spirit to volunteer at the Beaver County YMCA. Their mission was to refurbish the sauna.

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  City of Newark Council Member Anibal Ramos (left), EAS Carpenters Union Council Representative and contributing program facilitator of 3-1-1 Tom Wyzga (middle, left), NJ Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz (middle, left), City of Newark Councilwoman At-Large, Louise Scott-Rountree (middle, right), Newark Council President, LaMonica McIver (right) pose with program graduates.   Newark, NJ, August 12,...

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Biden proposes a rule to help outdoor workers battle extreme heat July 19, 2024 Aleisha Robinson AFRO Intern arobinson@afro.com Across the country Americans from all walks of life are lamenting the hot temperatures. Nearly every industry has been impacted by the heat in some way, but no group has been hit with the scorching sun rays...

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Earlier this summer, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) partnered with Jobs Not Guns, a nonprofit violence prevention coalition, to bring its first annual Prince George’s County Recruitment Fair, which offers employment opportunities as an alternative to a life of crime. Comprised of the National Association of Minority Contractors—Washington, DC...

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Philadelphia, PA 2024 – July 10: The Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center – Philadelphia hosted the Mentoring Young Women in Construction (MyWIC) Summer Camp. Each year, the camp provides girls with a hands-on experience to learn about the construction industry. They are able to explore and develop basic skills in the areas of carpentry,...

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Pittsburgh, PA, July 12, 2024 – Today, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) is announcing our endorsement of Bob Casey for re-election to the U.S. Senate. “Union Carpenters and their families have always been able to count on Senator Casey to have their backs,” said William C. Sproule, Executive Secretary-Treasurer...

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Harrisburg, PA, January 30, 2024 – Pomeroy no longer lives in the city, but on Wednesday, was back to show off the work of his fellow carpenters, who have volunteered their time to build out the interior of the temporary market, a tent-like structure being constructed across the street from the main market complex. “At...

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Philadelphia, PA, June 25, 2024 – The Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers (EASCTC) hosted their annual graduation for this year’s class of apprentices at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. This class featured 183 graduates who have successfully completed their four-year apprenticeship program. For more than 70 years, the EASCTC has been dedicated to...

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