The Steamfitting Industry Promotion Fund is pleased to announce that registration is open for the Foreman Training Program! This exceptional program recognizes that the need for qualified foreman has never been greater. The Foreman Training Committee has put together a great 4-Day program with 16 FREE HOURS of outstanding education for your Local 638 Journeymen […]
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On October 30th, the City & State New York website published an opinion piece by Local 638 President Pat Dolan Jr. The piece urges the City to install sprinklers as part of the Mayor de Blasio’s “NextGeneration NYCHA“, a ten-year plan aimed at preserving and improving public housing. To read the entire piece, click here.
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Local 638 fitters from the Construction and Metal Trades branches, joined by spouses, were invited to attend an information-packed day at the LaGuardia Marriott. Following a welcome introduction from Local 638 President Patrick Dolan, presentations from Kevin Driscoll, Executive Administrator, and Bill Turnbull, Controller, of the Steamfitters Industry Trust Funds helped members better understand their
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An October 24th article in the Wall Street Journal investigates the use of polyethylene-core panels and finds that they used in buildings across the United States. To read the full article, click here.
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On September 26th, the New York City Council Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice held an Oversight Hearing entitled – High Rise Fires and What New York City Can Learn from the London Tragedy. The first speaker’s panel consisted on representatives from the DOB and the FDNY. Chief Ferrier, speaking on behalf of the FDNY
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On September 5th, the New York City Building Department released Buildings Bulletin 2017-009. This document clarifies the requirements for standpipe and sprinkler systems in existing buildings undergoing alterations, including compartmentation requirements and FDNY requirements. This bulletin supersedes the BB 2012-009.
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Registration is NOW OPEN for our seventh annual Associate Member Trade Show which will take place on Tuesday, September 19th at the LaGuardia Marriott! The registration deadline is set for August 31st, but this popular event WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY so register TODAY to become an exhibitor in this exclusive event open to MCA New
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On Saturday, October 28, 2017 the Steamfitting Industry Promotion Fund of New York and Long Island and the Service Fitters Promotional Fund of New York will co-sponsor an educational retirement seminar for Local 638 Steamfitters and Service Fitters approaching retirement eligibility. The biennial seminar, co-hosted by officers of Local 638 including President, Pat Dolan, Business
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On Saturday, October 28, 2017 the Steamfitting Industry Promotion Fund of New York and Long Island and the Service Fitters Promotional Fund of New York will co-sponsor an educational retirement seminar for Local 638 Steamfitters and Service Fitters approaching retirement eligibility. The biennial seminar, co-hosted by officers of Local 638 including President, Pat Dolan, Business
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The MCA Contractors and Local 638 Officers have voted to extend the terms of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (including all current wages, terms, and conditions) through July 31, 2017. Details on this extension and the new proposed CBA will be distributed tomorrow.
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