Connecting industry partners to the communities we serve

Our Mission

The Carpenter Contractor Trust is a labor-management trust formed to bond the relationship between the trained talents of union carpenters and their qualified signatory contractors to gain market share within the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters area.  We serve as a liaison to amplify the voices of our partners to bring attention to matters that affect them most.

Contractors

The bond between union contractors and carpenters are the building blocks for a collaborative partnership ensuring projects remain productive and profitable, while adhering to the safety of all parties.

Developers

With access to a pool of more than 42,000 members, developers can count on the skilled craftsmanship of union carpenters to quickly ramp up large projects with the peace of mind the job will be done right the first time under the responsible leadership of their signatory contractors.

Policy Makers

We actively promote and partner with local and state legislators, school boards, and other organizations to drive change within the local communities that union carpenters and their signatory contractors serve.

News & Events

 

p-Ed: Pre-apprenticeships: Building stronger pathways for Newark’s workforce

The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is committed to supporting programs that open the door to careers in the trades. Pre-apprenticeship training is an effective way to do that, especially in cities like Newark, where many residents are overlooked despite their potential and ability to work. The demand for skilled tradespeople continues to grow, especially…

PLA mandate to stay, with exemptions: OMB

The Trump administration said Thursday that it supports the use of project labor agreements on federal construction projects when they are “practicable and cost effective.” The Trump administration has indicated it will not rescind a Biden-era rule mandating the use of project labor agreements on large publicly funded jobs. After months of court cases and federal agencies announcing deviations…

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