Anthony Abrantes

Anthony Abrantes currently serves as the Assistant Executive Secretary-Treasurer and an Executive Board Member at the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters since November 2008, holding various previous roles including Director of Organizing and Political Director. Abrantes participates in multiple boards, including the Board of Trustees for the Patriots' Path Council, Boy Scouts of America, and Montclair State University, as well as the Board of Directors for NJ TRANSIT and Choose New Jersey, Inc. In addition to being a co-host for the Labor Lounge Podcast, Abrantes holds significant responsibilities across several organizations, including serving as Vice Chairman for the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Benefit Funds and Progress 360. Educational qualifications include a B.A. in Sociology from Montclair State University and various certifications in negotiation, leadership, and labor relations from reputable institutions such as Harvard University, The Wharton School, and Rutgers University.