Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

What Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters does

The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) is a nonprofit regional labor union affiliated with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC), representing 43,000+ skilled union carpenters, millwrights, floor coverers, pile drivers, dockbuilders, and cabinetmakers across 25 local unions spanning Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the organization rebranded from the Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters (KMLRCC) to EASRCC in December 2019 to better reflect its expanded regional footprint. The council is led by Executive Secretary-Treasurer William C. Sproule with a C-suite including COO Ray Brugueras, CFO Ernie Sciulli, and Organizing Director Michael Regan.

EASRCC operates a workforce development and labor-supply platform anchored by 17 state-of-the-art training centers and the MIX 20/20 automated job referral system, through which members renew ready-to-work status every 30 days to receive job dispatch calls from 2,500 signatory contractors. Differentiated credentials include a 24-hour ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) certification for healthcare construction and the only ADCI-accredited commercial diving program among U.S. trade unions. Supporting products include the UCAN mobile rewards app, CARP pre-apprenticeship program, Member Assistance Program, Carpenters Who Care addiction support network, Veterans Affairs Program, and a scholarship fund exceeding $2.5 million in cumulative awards since 1996.

EASRCC is funded primarily through recurring member dues and contributions from signatory contractors tied to collective bargaining agreements, with additional support from public grants (e.g., a $987,124 NJEDA award in 2023) and philanthropic partnerships. The council's strategic positioning centers on training pipeline expansion, workforce diversification through the Sisters in the Brotherhood and Veterans Affairs programs, and political advocacy for prevailing wage and Project Labor Agreements. In June 2026, EASRCC joined Bloomberg Philanthropies' $90 million National Skilled Trades Initiative with Big Picture Learning to launch START Centers in New Jersey, targeting 300+ graduates entering Registered Apprenticeships over three years.

Name

Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

Legal name

Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

Website

https://eascarpenters.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is a nonprofit regional labor union representing 43,000+ skilled carpenters, millwrights, and pile drivers across 25 locals in six states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico, operating 17 training centers and dispatching labor to 2,500 signatory contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union and Skilled Trades Workforce Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Union labor services
• Apprenticeship training
• Construction workforce
• Skilled trade union
• Member benefits programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Union Membership Dues: Members pay dues which fund union operations, training programs, Member Assistance Program, political action, and member benefits. Dues support the comprehensive services including health insurance portability, pension programs, and apprenticeship training at no cost to members.
2. Signatory Contractor Contributions: Contractors who sign collective bargaining agreements pay into training funds and benefit plans. These contributions fund the 17 state-of-the-art training centers and support apprenticeship programs.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EASRCC is a regional labor union council that represents 43,000+ skilled carpenters, millwrights, pile drivers, dockbuilders, and related trades, supplying trained union labor to 2,500 signatory contractors through collective bargaining agreements. It delivers no-cost apprenticeship training across 17 state-of-the-art centers, dispatches workers via the MIX 20/20 automated referral system, and provides member benefits including portable health insurance, pension programs, the UCAN rewards app, ICRA and ADCI-accredited dive certifications, scholarship, veteran, and member-assistance programs.

Product overview

The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters operates as a labor union offering a portfolio of workforce development and member support services. The core offerings include a 17-center apprenticeship program covering general carpentry, pile driving, trade show, interior design, mill cabinet, and millwrights; the MIX 20/20 automated job referral system; and the UCAN mobile app rewards program. Supporting services include the CARP pre-apprenticeship program, Commercial Dive Center (ADCI-accredited), ICRA hospital safety certification, Member Assistance Program, Carpenters Who Care addiction support, Veterans Affairs Program, and a Scholarship Fund administered through ISTS. The union recently partnered with Bloomberg Philanthropies and Big Picture Learning to launch START Centers connecting high school students to registered apprenticeships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carpenter Apprenticeship Program State-of-the-art earn-as-you-learn apprenticeship training program spanning 17 training centers across the region, covering crafts such as general carpentry, pile driving, trade show, interior design, mill cabinet, and millwrights; designed for individuals pursuing skilled trades careers.
• MIX 20/20 Job Referral System Automated job referral system where union members renew their ready-to-work status to receive job dispatch calls from Council Representatives; members call 1-800-735-1829 or use the online portal at mix2020.com/member/eas. Provides signatory contractors with on-demand access to available union labor.
• Union Carpenter Action Network (UCAN) Mobile App Mobile app-based rewards program enabling members to earn points for community activities, rallies, training, paying dues, and volunteer work; points can be redeemed for union gear or cashed out up to $599 annually.
• Carpenters' Apprentice Ready Program (CARP) Pre-apprenticeship program for underserved populations providing basic math, professional development, and soft skills training to prepare candidates for entry into the registered carpenter apprenticeship program.
• EAS Commercial Dive Center Intensive free training program for commercial diving careers; the only trade union in the U.S. accredited by the Association of Diving Contractors (ADCI); includes training in manual handling, fire awareness, and sea survival.
• Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Certification Program 24-hour certification program training members to safely perform construction in hospital environments, including pathogen containment, airflow control, and ICRA protocol adherence; recertification required every 4 years.
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) Multi-tiered assistance program providing out-of-work assistance ($1,000-$2,000), hardship assistance ($2,001-$5,000), and life-changing event support ($5,001-$10,000) for eligible members facing financial difficulties.
• Carpenters Who Care Anonymous peer support group for carpenters dealing with addiction, providing confidential meetings for members to share experiences and resources.
• Eastern Atlantic States Scholarship Program Scholarship fund for children and grandchildren of union members; awards range from $500 to $2,500 with four $5,000 awards annually and a top $10,000 scholarship; administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services (ISTS); over $2.5 million awarded since inception.
• Veteran Affairs Program Program sending care packages to deployed active members every six months; includes T-shirts, hats, stickers, and other items; funded through the Members Assistance Program. Also recruits transitioning veterans into union construction careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,403 EASRCC members eligible for 2025 UCAN Grand Prize raffle demonstrating high member engagement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Big Picture LearningflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026BPL partnership for New Jersey START Centers initiative as part of Bloomberg Philanthropies $90M skilled trades initiative. START Centers serve as coordinating hubs bringing together schools, unions, industry partners, and workforce systems. Students earn industry credentials, participate in paid work-based learning, and transition directly into Registered Apprenticeships. Over 300 graduates expected to enter Registered Apprenticeships over three years.
• Bloomberg PhilanthropiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Bloomberg Philanthropies $90 million National Skilled Trades Initiative announced June 8, 2026, creating direct pathways for high school students into registered apprenticeships across nine U.S. regions. Targets infrastructure fields including electrical work, plumbing, welding, construction, and HVAC. Offers paid training, transportation stipends, tools, and industry-recognized credentials at no cost. Aims to reach 15,000 students with 2,000 advancing into registered apprenticeships.
• City of Scranton, PennsylvaniaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 January 2026City awarded $25,000 apprenticeship grants to Carpenters union and IBEW for training future union careers. Funds support training, personal equipment, and teaching materials.
• TN Ward Co.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2025Construction company partnership on National Aviation Research and Technology Park project in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Collaboration advancing air mobility and creating skilled jobs in South Jersey.
• Associated Construction Contractors of New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey industry partner in New Jersey START Center initiative. Helps connect young people to careers in union construction and supports workforce pipeline development for skilled trades.
• Carpenters Contractor TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAS Carpenters, Carpenter Contractor Trust, and EAS Carpenters Training Funds co-host Construction Showcase events. Trust supports training programs and workforce development initiatives.
• New Jersey Department of LaborcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState government partner supporting apprenticeship growth in New Jersey. Acting Labor Commissioner Kevin D. Jarvis cited partnership as critical for creating pathways from classroom to jobsite.
• State of New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in START Center initiative alongside schools, unions, and workforce systems. Supporting development of Skilled Trade Apprentice Readiness Training Centers statewide.
• International Scholarship and Tuition Services (ISTS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent third-party administrator for Eastern Atlantic States Scholarship Fund. Ensures impartial selection of scholarship recipients. Manages application process, document collection, and fund disbursement.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America: National parent union of EASRCC with 500,000+ members across North America. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization providing constitutional framework, national brand, and cross-regional coordination for EASRCC's apprenticeship and organizing activities.
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT): Major building trades union covering painters, drywall finishers, and glaziers. Comparable as a peer construction craft union with similar apprenticeship model, job dispatch systems, and signatory contractor relationships under the AFL-CIO building trades umbrella.
• Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA): Large construction union with overlapping apprenticeship and training infrastructure. Comparable in offering registered apprenticeships, training centers, and member benefit programs for construction craft workers, though focused on laborers rather than carpenters.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National trade association representing merit-shop (open-shop) contractors. Comparable as the primary non-union counterpart in construction workforce development, competing for apprentices, training resources, and contractor relationships in the same geographic market.
• NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research): Industry-driven credentialing body providing standardized craft training curricula used across both union and open-shop apprenticeship programs. Comparable as a peer in construction workforce credentialing, training center operations, and apprenticeship standards development.
• International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers: Building trades union with registered apprenticeship programs and overlapping heavy/highway construction scope. Comparable as a peer union organization offering apprenticeship training, job dispatch, and signatory contractor relationships for skilled construction crafts.

Direct peers

• New England Regional Council of Carpenters: Sister regional council of UBC covering the New England states. Most directly comparable as a peer regional council offering apprenticeship training, job referral, and member services in overlapping trade categories with similar structure and governance.
• Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council: Another UBC regional council providing apprenticeship training and contractor services across the Midwest. Comparable in operating model, member services portfolio, and relationship with signatory contractors in the carpentry trades.

Emerging players

• Helmets to Hardhats: National program connecting military veterans to skilled trades careers in union construction. Directly comparable to EASRCC's Veteran Affairs Program in addressing veteran transition into building trades, though operating at national scale across multiple crafts.

Others

• Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA): Multi-trade employer association representing union contractors in New York. Comparable as a partner/counterparty organization that connects signatory contractors with union craft labor — a parallel structural entity in the union construction ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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