North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

09/16/2025

It’s ! 🗳️Make sure to check your registration using the UBC Election Center's virtual toolbox (or tool bag) today: https://ivote.ubc.civicengine.com/check_registration

09/16/2025

What a weekend! 💪🏽 NASRCC 2025 Skills Olympics brought together members from across the region to showcase their incredible skills and make our union proud! Huge congrats to all the winners, runners-up, and participants for an epic skills showdown!🏅

Drywall🏆
Sean Tusi, New England Carpenters Union Local 346, Sweeney Drywall Finishes
Jose Hernandez, Carpenters Local 336, Century Drywall
Pat Feeney, carpenters local 327, Turner Construction Company

Floorcovering🏆
Andre Mendes, Local 2168, Capital Carpet
Bruno Neri, Local 2168, Capital Carpet
Vidal Amaya, Local 2168, Select Tile

Concrete🏆
Chris Pandolfo, Local 327, G&C
Ethan Bushey, Carpenters Local 336, S&F Concrete Contractors
Kimberly Glynn, Local 336, Skanska USA

Millwrights🏆
Dupree Smalls, Millwrights Local 1121, Atlantic Plant Management
Will Leavens, Local 1121, Atlantic Plant Management
Chris Boisselle, Local 1121, IPC Lydon

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09/15/2025

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09/14/2025

09/12/2025

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Friday is for the members!

Shout out to the crew down in New Bedford on the VW1 project! Some members have been on this project for over 2 years and haven’t skipped a beat.

This project has created many jobs for our members, especially graduates of our partner pre-apprenticeship programs Building Futures & Building Pathways South.

We have never seen a job where so many apprentices got elevated to foreman positions because of their work ethic and leadership- something to be proud of!

Not pictured is the night shift crew (but your day shift crew promised to photoshop you in 😂)

To all the other 1121 members out there, make sure to send in pictures to your reps if you’d like them featured. Of course, make sure you have permission to share depending on the job you’re on.

North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

09/11/2025

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Construction Su***de Prevention week is September 8th-12th.

We would like to thank Building Futures and BVCI for hosting a Su***de Prevention Safety Stand Down today on site of the VW1 project.

Huge props to former graduate of Building Futures and current member of Millwrights Local 1121, Chris Melendez, for being a leader and speaking at the event. It takes courage to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations and stand up for your fellow brothers and sisters. You did great and should be proud, Chris!

To anyone struggling out there, don’t forget to ask for help. Part of your benefits includes the Carpenters Assistance Program. If you or a loved one needs help, please reach out to CAP at 978-752-1160.
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09/11/2025

We are saddened to share the passing of former apprenticeship instructor Frank Petkiewich, Jr,. Countless members came through his classes over the years and benefited from his knowledge, patience, and commitment to the trade.

His obituary and details on funeral services are listed below. We invite members to share condolences and memories in his honor. Brother Petkiewich's impact on our Brotherhood will not be forgotten.

North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund

Frank William Petkiewich, Jr, a devoted and loving husband to Andrea, loving father to his daughter Carrie and son-in-law Jeff, peacefully passed away after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 78 years old. Frank also known as Fran, Franny, Uncle Bee, and Papa P was born in the

09/11/2025

On this day, we pause to honor the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on September 11, 2001. We will never forget. 🕊️

09/10/2025

We take pride in our roots and history, honoring UBC founder and Father of Labor Day, P.J. McGuire, a true Carpenters hero who built a movement. Carpenters Local Union 279 - Hudson Valley Brothers and Sisters carried that spirit, showing up strong at the Labor Day Parade!

09/10/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month. We want to remind you that KGA, your Employee Assistance Program, offers compassionate, confidential support for you and your household members. And always remember, your union has your back.

Visit NASRCC.ORG/CAP for more information.

Whatever the problem, there is a solution.

Active New England members and retirees, if you or a loved one is facing life challenges, remember you’re not alone. CAP is here to support you in taking the first step towards healing from substance abuse and mental health issues.

CAP offers assistance with:

• Stress Reduction
• Crisis Counseling
• Short-Term Counseling
• Career Assessment
• Family Care Resources
• Legal Assistance
• Financial Consultation
• Nutrition Consultation
• Work-Life Resources

For help with these and other issues, please reach out to Paul Greeley and Jeff Smith:

NASRCC Recovery Group holds virtual meetings every Tuesday at 7pm via Zoom
Meeting ID: 452 555 1725

For help with these and other issues, please reach out to Paul Greeley and Jeff Smith:
• www.carpentersfund.org/cap
• 978-752-1160
• Toll-free: 1-800-344-1515 Ext. 1160

09/10/2025

🗞️The Boston Globe "A high school graduate who enters the Carpenters Union Apprentice Program will spend 10 percent of their time in classroom instruction and the rest of their workweek learning in the field while earning a paycheck.

At the end of those four years, they’ll be a journeyman carpenter earning an average of $77,00 to more than $100,000 annually and have no college debt. Plus, at the end of their career, they’ll have a pension, something vanishingly rare in today’s workforce."

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