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Apprenticeships and Training Building My Future: A Carpenter’s Journey Featuring: Jimmy Hogue, Local Union 432 Journeyman Fresh out of Freedom Area High School in 1994, I had no clue what I wanted to do with my life. I was never a big fan of school. Tests, homework, and sitting in a classroom all day just...

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Union Benefits & Labor Rights Why Union Wages Are Better: Breaking Down the Pay Gap   The Union Wage Advantage in the Carpenters Industry Union carpenters consistently earn more than non-union workers doing the same jobs. This difference—called the union wage difference—measures how much higher union wages are compared to similar non-union roles. For members...

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Industry News & Advocacy Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Women Who Shaped Labor and the EAS Carpenters Union March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the strong, determined women who transformed industries, fought for workers’ rights, and opened doors in the skilled trades. Women have played a crucial role in the labor movement,...

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Apprenticeships & Training How to Become a Carpenter: A Step-by-Step Guide to Joining the Trade Are you interested in a hands-on career with stability, excellent benefits, and room for growth. Becoming a carpenter is a great path, and the best way to start is through a registered carpenters apprenticeship program. In this guide, we will...

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EASRCC Sisters in the Brotherhood In honor of Women’s History Month, EAS SIB will be hosting a drive to collect feminine hygiene products through Friday, March 14th. For questions, please contact Layla Bibi (732) 956-8020   Drop-Off Details Time: 8 AM – 4 PMDeadline: Friday, March 14th   Drop-Off Locations: Pittsburgh650 Ridge Rd, Pittsburgh, PA...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For media inquiries, please contact: Michelle McCormick comms@eascarpenters.org (609) 752-4466 EAS Carpenters Applaud Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry for Holding Contractors Accountable for Worker Misclassification Allegheny County, PA, February 12, 2025 – The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) commends the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)...

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We are currently searching for active members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America who are in good standing within Local Unions 253 & 254 and are interested in the position of Council Representative within the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC). We seek dedicated union members who are committed...

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We are currently searching for active members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America who are in good standing within Local Union 205 and are interested in the position of Council Representative within the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC). We seek dedicated union members who are committed to expanding...

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This holiday season, union carpenters from the Eastern Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) are coming together to make the holiday season a bit merrier for children in need. Through toy drives organized by dedicated local union members, these skilled carpenters are showing that giving back is as much a part of their identity...

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As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week November 17-23, 2024, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union) emphasizes the crucial role of apprenticeships in developing skilled carpenters. These programs offer a unique hands-on experience coupled with practical learning, serving as a bridge between education and a lifelong career. They significantly contribute to...

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