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.

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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.

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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.

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News & Events

 

Posted June 10, 2026

Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces First-Of-Its-Kind National Skilled Trades Initiative to Accelerate High School Students into High-Wage, In-Demand Trade Careers

$90 million initiative expands and modernizes technical training in nine U.S. regions with key partners including Ford Motor Company in Detroit – connecting students directly to paid training and Registered Apprenticeships in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction, carpentry, welding, and auto tech Bloomberg Philanthropies’ investment in Career and Technical Education totals $570 million New York, NY – Bloomberg…

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Posted May 27, 2026

Facebook Twitter Email New Jersey Gov. Sherrill wants data centers to pay for their own electricity

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Wednesday laid out a four-point plan that will require data centers to pay for the electricity they use, and to report how much power and water they consume. Legislation is being crafted on these two points. The governor said guidelines are being developed to ensure community development agreements, so…

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