Medical Gas Certification Class  NEW
[11/12/2013] - We will be holding a Medical Gas Certification Class beginning on March 25th, 2014 and continuing through April 24th. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. You MUST attend ALL classes. Additionally, there will be a Medical Gas Braze Practice Test on Saturday, April 12th with the Medical Gas test itself being held on Saturday, April 26th. This class is open to any UA member. Please call the Technology Center to Register at 412-481-0333.
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TRUCKS FOR MADDOX - Holiday Toy Truck Drive NEW
[11/12/2013] - A donation drop box will be located at 2 locations:
Steamfitters LU#449, 1517 Woodruff St, Pgh, PA
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Steamfitters LU#449, 186 Wagner Road, Monaca, PA more
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Asbestos Worker Initial Training NEW
[11/11/2013] - Asbestos worker training is required to man our work at multiple construction sites within our jurisdiction of 15 counties.
This specialized training will be offered February 24th-27th at the Monaca Training facility. Duration of this training will be four days 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The class will discuss: Identifying asbestos, Respirators, Removal, Safety and OSHA CFR. 1 day asbestos refresher class will be required annually to maintain certification.
Registration is required by January 15th. Note this class will be cancelled with enrollment of less than ten members. Alternate training will be offered at PTA located in Duquesne PA 15110. Jan 21-24, 2014
To enroll or for more information: Please contact one of the Steamfitters training centers
Dale P. Glavin 412.481.0333
Brad Tisdale 724.683.2100
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2014 PA AFL-CIO SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
[10/30/2013] - Applications now available - please call the union hall 412-381-1133
PA AFL-CIO essay deadline is January 31, 2014 more
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Open Enrollment Letter
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Qualified Rigger/Signal Person
[10/24/2013] - We will be holding a qualified rigger/signal person training class on the following Saturday: December 14th. The class will be an eight hour class from 7:30am - 3:30pm, Room 201. Lunch will be provided. This class will include review of crane signals, crane limitations, qualified person requirements, signaling practice scenarios, inspections of rigging before use, hitch configuration, capacities, basic knots, and recognizing association hazard. Qualified Rigger/Signal Person Cards will be issued after course completion. Meets OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926.1430 requirements. (This course is open to any UA member with the exception of first year apprentices.) You MUST call the Technology Center to register.
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UPMC ICRA 8 Awareness Seminar
[10/24/2013] - We will be holding Infections Control Risk Assessment Classes on the following days:
Monday and Wednesday evenings, December 9th and 11th ~ 5:30pm - 9:30pm.
(You must attend BOTH evenings) ~ Steamfitters Technology Center Room 204, Instructor Sean George ~ This course will be a requirement for any tradesman working in a UPMC facility. It will instruct the tradesman how to recognize and minimize potential life threatening infection sources to patients through proper work habits. This class is open to any UA Member. Class space is limited and you must pre-register by calling the Steamfitters Technology Center.
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100th ANNIVERSARY BANQUET
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Med Gas Installer Update
[6/24/2013] - The NITC has completed the updates for the Medical Gas Installer Testing. You will be receiving information from the Technology Center in the mail when the update classes will be scheduled for you. more
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WELD SHIRTS
[5/29/2013] - Stop by the Union Hall to purchase your WELD SHIRT ONLY A FEW LEFT $48.00 more
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UA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
[2/5/2013] - The 2013 UA Scholarship Application is now available, please call the union hall
Application DEADLINE - June 15, 2013 more
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KEEP THE DERKOSH / NOONE FAMILY IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
[11/6/2012] - Click to view Maddox Lamar Derkosh's obituary. link
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ISAAC CONFERENCE - 2012
[7/2/2012] - CLICK TO VIEW ISAAC INFO link
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Scholarship Applications Available:
[3/20/2012] - Applications now available call the union hall
Building Trades: deadline April 30, 2012
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BOWLING TOURNAMENT
[3/6/2012] - There was as error on the Newsletter - The Bowling Tourn will be held on SUNDAY May 20, 2012 not Saturday... more
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UNION MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT 1/20/12
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Union Meeting - Time Change
[12/19/2011] - Union Meeting - Time Change effective Jan. 6, 2012 will revert back to the 8:00 pm Start Time more
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OSHA Raises Lift Crew Requirements to a Higher Level
[11/29/2011] - Crane operators, signal persons, and riggers will be required to be certified/qualified more
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DIRECTIONS TO OUR UNION HALL AND TRAINING CENTER
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OSHA Fact Sheet
[2/22/2011] - Answers to your questions about Signal Person Qualifications link
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Email Notifications
[2/22/2011] - In order to receive email information about upcoming events and classes, please give us your email address by calling the Technology Center. more
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TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential
[4/20/2009] - In this time of heightened security, all transportation workers need to become informed about the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). You will need a TWIC to gain unescorted access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulated facilities and vessels. more
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UA Journal puts Local 449 In the Spotlight
[3/12/2009] - Steamfitters Local 449 was recently featured in the January/February 2009 issue of the UA Journal. Click on the headline to view the article. link
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Welcome to the New Website for Steamfitters Local 449
[11/21/2007] - The leadership and members of Steamfitters Local 449 of the United Association of Plumbers, Pipe Fitters and Steam Fitters would like to welcome you to our newly designed website. On our site you can find out a great deal of information about our great local and international union. more
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