This past Saturday we completed a volunteer project at the American Labor Museum / Botto House National Landmark in Haledon, NJ. Council Representative Robert Hopkins along with several volunteers built a new observatory deck. “The American Labor Museum advances public understanding of the history of work, workers and the labor movement throughout the world, with…Read More

This article is dedicated to the men and women who work in the field. Yes, contractors in our industry take 100% of the risk, but they can do nothing alone. It takes the combined effort and integrity of the tens of thousands of dedicated union craft workers who together build our communities, our states and…Read More

This past weekend Carpenters local 254 participated in a community garden planter box build. We built approximately 20 planter boxes for a community garden. The local was represented by Robert Hopkins and approximately 20 members donated their time to a good cause. The planter boxes were built in conjunction with the Morris County Parks Commission….Read More

Executives from Bayer, Investors Bank, NJ Advance Media, Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, SUEZ and Wawa shared how they have embraced this generation of workers and achieved workplace success. Attendees also had the opportunity to hear from millennials actively engaged in the workforce who shared their insights into the unique strengths of and challenges facing…Read More

This past year carpenters Local 254 participated in a community garden planter box build. We built approximately 100 planter boxes for a community garden. Ribbon Cutting participants included Robert Hopkins & John Laden. – View Photo GalleryRead More