Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters & CCT Hold Successful Entrepreneur Seminar in Edison, N.J.
Posted OnAugust 3, 2022 byThe Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, in Partnership with their first ever Entrepreneur Seminar, on July 26, at the Northeastern Carpenters Apprentice Training Fund. The seminar’s purpose was to encourage and educate members interested in starting their own contracting businesses. “EASRCC has always been on the forefront of supporting our industry partners and…Read More…
NJDOL Issues Stop-Work Orders at Middlesex and Bergen Co. Construction Projects
Posted OnJuly 28, 2022 byTRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) issued stop-work orders to one general contractor and one subcontractor at two separate construction sites: Lincoln Elementary School in Edison and Darlington Golf Course in Mahwah. Investigators from the NJDOL’s Division of Wage and Hour and Contract Compliance delivered the four stop-work notices on July 14 to Modern…Read More…
NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation holds Hands-On Construction Camp for Girls this Summer
Posted OnJuly 18, 2022 by(PHILADELPHIA, JULY-AUG 2022) Middle school and high school age girls from the Philadelphia area will attend a free in-person construction camp this summer to provide real-world experience, mentorship, and education about the opportunities that exist in the construction industry, regardless of gender. The camp is called MyWIC, which stands for Mentoring young Women In…Read More…
How wishing wells and dog houses showcase carpentry skills
Posted OnJuly 15, 2022 byThis year marked the 55th annual showcase in Philadelphia, and getting in was no cakewalk. The top six general carpenters, interior carpenters, floor layers, mill cabinet makers, and millwrights competed this year in a public skills tournament and open house. https://www.constructiondive.com/news/carpenter-competition-EASRCC-dog-house-wishing-well/627296/Read More…
Carpenter Contractor Trust Enhances Its Website
Posted OnJuly 12, 2022 byOur new and improved website (www.cctmarketing.org) contains up-to-date information geared toward our partners on how to achieve industry goals and help increase market share. Here’s what you’ll find: News: Relevant and timely information that is critical in the construction industry, especially for developers, contractors, policymakers, and carpenters. Our partners can easily and quickly learn about…Read More…
Union workers receive far better pay and rights
Posted OnJune 16, 2022 byAccording to the report, by the joint economic committee of Congress and the House education and labor committee, unionized workers are also 18.3% more likely to receive employer-sponsored health insurance, and employers pay 77.4% more per hour worked toward the cost of health insurance for unionized workers compared with non-unionized workers. Read More…
Scaffold Erector Qualification Reminder
Posted OnMay 27, 2022 byREMINDER: Scaffold Erector Qualification will not have a grace period anymore after your qualification has expired. However, the Carpenters International Training Fund will honor the grace period until December 31, 2022. That said, members of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters must attend a refresher before their grace period expires OR by December…Read More…
MIX 20/20 System
Posted OnMay 19, 2022 byDo you know about the MIX 20/20 system? Every 30-days it’s important that @easrcc call 1-800-735-1829 so that local council representatives have your name on the list of union carpenters ready to work. When you dial in, you’ll reach an automated service that will say you are on the referral list and eligible to be…Read More…
Construction Industry Career Day: May 31, 2022
Posted OnMay 17, 2022 byConstruction Industry Career Day is returning to Edison, New Jersey, after a 2-year pandemic break. Mark your calendars and 2-weeks from today come on by the NJ Convention & Expo center on Tuesday, May 31st, from 4pm to 8 pm. See hands-on exhibits, explore different construction careers, and apply to jobs too. The event is…Read More…
Open House at Delaware Carpenter Training Center
Posted OnMay 13, 2022 byAre you in Delaware and interested in learning more about the trades? Come tomorrow from 10am – 2pm to the Carpenter Training Center Open House at 21420 Vaughn Road in Georgetown for details on the tuition free apprenticeship program that lets you learn construction work on weekends and keep your weekday job. More info can…Read More…