Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Endorses Congressman Rob Menendez for Re-Election in 2026

NEW JERSEY – Congressman Rob Menendez was today endorsed by the Eastern Atlantic State Regional Council of Carpenters for re-election in 2026. The EAS Carpenters represents close to 43,000 members across six states including New Jersey.

“Congressman Rob Menendez has proven that he stands with working people across New Jersey,” said William C. Sproule, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the EAS Carpenters. “He understands that strong unions mean strong communities, and he has stood with us in the fight for fair wages, safe jobsites, and policies that protect working families. The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is proud to endorse Congressman Rob Menendez for re-election.”

“Earning the support of the members of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is an honor and a reflection of my commitment to organized labor,” said Congressman Menendez. “Carpenters are in all of our communities, powering some of our most critical national infrastructure projects including Gateway, and I am proud to stand with them every single day. Together, we will always fight for our working families and all of our communities.”

The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters represents close to 43,000 of the most skilled carpenters who live and work in Delaware, The District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. The Council is made up of 25 Local unions across their territory, operate 17 state-of-the-art training facilities including three in the State of New Jersey, and are part of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. EAS Carpenters are trained in many different trades, including: commercial/residential carpentry; heavy highway; piledriving; floor-layering; mill cabinet work; millwright; and tradeshow construction.