North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

12/26/2025

🗞️ Extra extra! The December issue of Carpenter Magazine is out! The latest edition is jam-packed with stories about our 43rd General Convention, a new win against wage theft, a millwright MVP, and more.

📰 Read it here: https://magazine.carpenters.org/books/Carpenter-December-2025

12/26/2025

Construction is nearing completion at the Belleayre Mountain Ski Center’s Discovery Lodge (DSC) and Overlook Lodge in the Hudson Valley region! The mountain ski resort project broke ground in May 2024 and is on track for completion next month.

Approximately 25 skilled carpenters from Carpenters Local Union 279 - Hudson Valley contributed to this project, with Darlind Associates completing the concrete package and Tri-State Drywall & Acoustical handling the framing and carpentry work.

“The interior finishes include extensive wood wall covering and ceiling covering with tongue and groove 1x6 planking,” said Matt Ross, Local 279, business representative. “There is also mass timber framing that is part of the exposed ceiling finishes. The kitchen and bar area are being built on-site, and there are unique hanging ceiling fixtures that have been installed, along with forest wall covering decor.”

The Carpenters union is proud to work alongside our partner employers to help deliver high-quality projects that strengthen and enhance our local communities!

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all our members! ✨✨ We hope your celebrations are warm, safe, and filled with time spent with the people who matter most.

12/24/2025

Union Partner Makes Major Equipment Donation to Training👏

While working offshore on the Revolution Wind project, New England Carpenters Union Local 346 member Ray Burrows (pictured, far right) helped turn surplus materials into a $100,000 equipment donation that will strengthen union training. From rigging to PPE access and beyond, this donation means more opportunities and better training for our members.

Huge thanks to Brother Burrows and our partners at Seaway7 for stepping up and supporting the next generation of skilled union workers.

Read the full story: nasrcc.org/union-partner-makes-major-equipment-donation-to-training/

📸(L-R): Grace Pacelle, Eco Edison Engineer; Eric Burgess, NASCTF Instructor; Chiel Hoeksema, Lead Engineer Seaway7; Ray Burrows, Local 346 member.

North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund

12/24/2025

🎥 FOX61: “It wasn’t the Christmas present I was expecting, that’s for sure. It’s a tough time of year, and to find this out this morning, I would say, was a bit of a shock,” said Kevin Reardon, NASRCC member.

Millwrights Local 1121 Pile Drivers & Divers Local 56 UBC Pile Drivers and Divers Vineyard Offshore

The order put a pause on the leases for five Northeast offshore wind projects, including Revolution Wind near Rhode Island.

12/23/2025

"We are extremely disappointed to hear that good-paying jobs at offshore wind projects are being cancelled,” said Andy Benedetto, Millwrights Local 1121. “There are currently 80 union millwrights on the Vineyard Offshore Wind and Revolution Wind projects who have effectively been fired during Christmas week. Hundreds of other union millwrights, Pile Drivers & Divers Local 56, and other workers have had future work erased. Economic activity from these projects don't just benefit our members, but the local economies in which they spend their pay. Offshore wind farms have also been a catalyst for other infrastructure and industry investments that would bring long-term economic benefits to the region. We hope this decision will be reversed so that those benefits may be realized."

UBC Pile Drivers and Divers

The Interior Department asserts radar interference and a national security threat to pause offshore wind projects.

12/23/2025

Highmark Stadium gave us the memories. Now, union carpenters, alongside our partner employers at Gilbane Building, Turner Construction Company and 34 Group, are building the future! 🛠️

As we head into the final regular-season game ever at Highmark, drop your favorite Buffalo Bills memory in the comments! 🏈

Huge thanks to Carpenters Local 276 WNY Brother Andrew for sending in this photo and representing that UBC pride!💙❤️

We’ve got tons of work in NYS. We need YOU to help us get it done: NASRCC.ORG/JoinNY

12/22/2025

🎁THIS is what the holiday season is all about✨ Union carpenters giving back and making a real difference in their communities.

Every year, across our seven-state region, our members proudly collect and donate toys to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, bringing smiles and holiday joy to children in need.

This season, Carpenters Local 291 was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation for going above and beyond in support of Toys for Tots.

"We’re immensely proud to be one of the top contributors in the Capital Region," said Christopher Dugan, Carpenters Albany, Business Manager. "Thank you to Toys for Tots for their incredible work, to our members for their generosity, and to our veterans for their service."

🔗 nasrcc.org/JoinNY


Capital Region Toys for Tots

12/19/2025

Hundreds of union carpenters from across the region gathered last weekend to lay Christmas wreaths at the headstones of thousands of our nation’s fallen heroes, honoring their service and sacrifice.

On this special Wreaths Across America day every year, we come together to honor the tremendous service of our men and women in uniform. We’re proud of our members for placing wreaths and making a meaningful difference. Thank you!

12/19/2025

We were proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 473-unit housing development at Suffolk Downs this week! The North Atlantic States Carpenters is a key partner in delivering the highly skilled labor that will bring this project to life.🛠️

Built under a Project Labor Agreement (PLA), this development demonstrates a strong commitment to our community, creating 100% union, local jobs for local workers while addressing the region’s housing shortage and advancing transit-oriented development across Greater Boston.

Special thanks to Mayor Patrick Keefe Jr., the City of Revere City Council, Governor Maura Healey, Suffolk Construction, HYM Investment Group LLC, and all our community partners and union members. Your collaboration and dedication made this milestone possible!

12/19/2025

Congratulations to the first cohort of 10 NASRCC members who have officially graduated from the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Construction program! 🎓👏

This milestone celebrates the successful graduation of members from different locals throughout our region and highlights the impact of our collaboration with La Colaborativa which provides ESOL classes for our members.

This initiative, introduced by Brother Josh Colon, was created to address the English-language barriers faced by Carpenters Residential Local 723 members, helping ensure safer job sites, stronger communication, and greater opportunities for career advancement.

As a union, we remain committed to doing everything possible to support our members and help them succeed. Through this work, we continue to strengthen our efforts to recruit, retain, and build strong coalitions with local community organizations.

Well done, Brothers and Sisters!👏

North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund