Union

An organization of workers joined to protect their common interests and improve their working conditions.

Local 2222: Electrical Workers Union

Phone: 

617-929-6000

Fax: 

Fax 617-929-6099

Email: 

ibew2222@ibew2222.org

Website: 

www.ibew2222.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

 

 

Location

IBEW Local 2222
1137 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States

Boston Parent Organizing Network (BPON)

Phone: 

617-522-2766

Fax: 

617-522-2799

Email: 
Website: 
Mission: 

Boston Parent Organizing Network organizes, develop and support parentsand families who are marginalized by class, race, language, disability and immigration status to  work with and hold accountable the Boston Public Schools to provide an excellent education for all students.

In all we do we are guided by these principles:

  • Parents and families are the most effective advocates and leaders to bring about lasting improvements in student education.
  • Parents, families and students are the key source to identify the educational needs of children and youth.
  • Networking and collaboration among community based organizations and school based parent groups are necessary to effect system-wide change
  • Both system-wide and community-based issues must be addressed collectively to assure sustained success.

Our Vision

Because of BPON's effectiveness parents and families who are marginalized by class, race, language, disability and immigration status directly influence decision making at all levels of the Boston Public School System.

Location

BPON
209 Green Street 3rd Floor
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
United States
Key Partners: 

Current organizational members include ACEDONE, ACORN, Black Ministerial Alliance, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Center for Collaborative Education, City Life/Vida Urbana, Citywide Parents Council, Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative, East Boston Ecumenical Community Council, East Boston High School Family Center, EDLaw Project, English High School Family Center, Families First Parenting Programs, Hyde Square Task Force, Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion, JP Unidos, Massachusetts Advocates for Children, MassCOSH, Mass English Plus Coalition, Sociedad Latina, Trotter School Parent Council, and the Young Achievers Pilot School Family Association.

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Visit the membership application page, found at http://www.bpon.org/about-us/membership-application. Also check out BPON's job opportunities.

Key Programs Offered: 

Since its formation in 1999, BPON has built on the strengths of its organizational members and thousands of parent volunteers to achieve significant change at both the school and district levels.  BPON is recognized as a powerful and unique force in reform of the BPS, creating consensus among diverse parents, developing their power through leadership training and amplifying their voices, and wielding this power in unified action.

BPON's focus is on engaging families to provide leadership in achieving excellent education for all BPS students.

Created: 
03/08/2011

Local 12: Plumbers and Gasfitters

Phone: 

617-288-6200

Fax: 

617-436-6006

Location

Local 12
1240 Massachusetts Avenue
Dorchester 02125
United States
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Applications are accepted once a year in January. Rick Carter (Training Director) can be reached at 617-288-6200 or by email at Local12jsc@aol.com If you already have a Massachusetts Apprentice Plumbers License, contact Local 12 Organizer, John Stack, at 617-288-6200, X148 or email him at Jstack@Local12Boston.org.

Key Programs Offered: 

Journeyman/apprentice training, such as"Medical Gas Training & Solar Water Thermal Heating & Rainwater Reuse Course."

Also (or Previously) Known As...: 

Plumbers and Gasfitters

Created: 
12/13/2010

Local 718: Boston Firefighters

Phone: 

617-288-2100

Email: 
Website: 
Key Partners: 

Florian Hall, Boston Fire Hockey League

Created: 
12/13/2010

Local 537: Pipefitters Association of Boston

Phone: 

617-787-5370 for Leo J. Fahey, Business Manager;
617-825-3777 for Timothy Gilligan, Training Manager;

Fax: 

617-787-5373 for Leo J. Fahey, Business Manager;
617-825-1458 for Timothy Gilligan, Training Manager;

Mission: 

Pipefitters Local 537 install piping systems that carry hot water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases needed for industrial production or other uses. We install both high and low pressure systems in Industrial and Commercial Facilities. We lay out, fabricate, and assemble pipes from drawings, blue prints, and specifications. The members of Local 537 also install piping for heating and cooling systems. Pipefitters work both inside and out on new construction projects and also on maintenance and renovation job sites. The work requires lifting and working in cramped quarters and at various elevations.

Location

Training Center
35 Travis Street
Allston, MA 02134
United States
Key Partners: 

UA Boston, Helmets to Hardhats, Local 12 (Plumbers), Local 537 (Sprinklerfitters)

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Applications are accepted during specific times throughout the year. There is generally one apprentice class per year. Please check the website for notices on when applications will be accepted. Five year apprenticeship program: Applicants must be 18 years of age. Copies of the following documents must be submitted with the application: High School Diploma or GED High School Transcript of Grades or GED Test Results Birth Certificate Social Security Card DD-214 (Military Discharge) if applicable

Key Programs Offered: 

Pipefitters Local 537 offers a five-year apprenticeship program which, in conjunction with on the job training, teaches the skills necessary to be a tradesperson. Basic math, science and various welding procedures are examples of course curriculum. In addition to our five-year apprenticeship programs, Pipefitters Local 537 offers continuing education opportunity that includes journeymen training and certification, as well as an associate’s degree program. Our Training Center is located in Dorchester and the address is as follows: 40 Enterprise Street Dorchester, MA 02125 617-825-3777 Timothy T. Gilligan, Training Coordinator

Created: 
12/03/2010

Local 4: Elevator Constructors Union

Phone: 

617-288-1547

Fax: 

617-288-6724

Website: 

Location

50 Park Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
United States
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Apprenticeship Program: Please call for more information. Applicant must be 18 years old, a picture ID and a high school diploma or a GED. Local 4 will give applicants an examination based on the GED exam. Fee for that examination is $25.00.

Also (or Previously) Known As...: 

International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 4

Created: 
12/02/2010

Local 17: Sheet Metal Workers' International Association

Phone: 

617-296-1680

Mission: 

Local #17 was formed in 1896 so that men and women working in the Sheet Metal Industry could bargain collectively for a good day's pay with benefits for a good day's work. Through the years our union has taken the lead in the Industry, negotiating contracts that have made our members the highest paid with the best benefit package of any Sheet Metal Worker organization in all of New England.

Location

1157 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124
United States
Key Programs Offered: 

JATC Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 Apprentice and Training Program: Schooling in safety, drafting, sheet metal layout, math, service work, field installation, architectural sheet metal, welding, blueprint reading, sheet metal sketching, plastic, C.A.D., residential heating, testing, Adjusting & balancing of air and water systems, HVAC

Also (or Previously) Known As...: 

Sheet Metal Workers' International Association

Created: 
12/02/2010

Local 6: Insulators and Allied Workers Union

Phone: 

617-436-4666

Fax: 

617-265-9887

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Location

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Applications generally accepted in April from 9am – 3pm weekdays. The application period usually takes place once a year. Please contact union for exact dates. You must be 18 years old, have either a high school diploma or a GED and a valid drivers license. Territory includes Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Key Programs Offered: 

A four-year apprenticeship program is available. The Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Union is committed to providing an adequate supply of trained insulation mechanics with the competitive skills necessary to meet industry needs now and in the future. The goal of the apprentice program is to provide the highest level of training to apprentices, in order that they may assume positions as fully qualified journeymen ready to meet the professional challenges of the insulation industry. The program is structured for entry-level workers, as well as for insulation workers already employed within the industry who wish to upgrade their skills and to advance to journeyman status, at the same time benefiting from membership in the Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Union. The apprenticeship program emphasizes on-the-job training and classroom instruction, as well as the use of textbooks and other course materials that give participants a thorough knowledge of the trade. As an apprentice, you will be assigned to work for an insulation contractor. During your apprenticeship, you will work side by side with experienced journeymen who understand the practical application and theory. As you progress through each year of the program, the tasks you are assigned will become more complicated and your work will require less supervision. Gradually, your sense of pride, independence and self-confidence will grow as you accomplish increasingly difficult tasks with less assistance and instruction. In addition, your earnings will be adjusted upward each year to reflect your advancing skills and increasing knowledge of the trade. The average starting wage for 1st year apprentices is 50% of the mechanics wage rate plus fringe benefits This is the apprenticeship experience, "practical - hands on" learning, backed up by excellent classroom instruction and course materials. And you won't have to wait to complete your training to begin earning a living. You will earn while you learn, placing you on an immediate path toward economic security and stability.

Community Meeting Space Available: 

No

Also (or Previously) Known As...: 

Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Union; Insulators and Asbestos Workers

Created: 
12/02/2010

Florian Hall

Phone: 

617-288-6666

Location

55 Hallet Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Call 617-288-6666

Community Meeting Space Available: 

Yes

For catered banquets and restaurant.

Local 534: Plasterers and Cement Masons Union

Phone: 

617-825-5200

Fax: 

617-825-7519

Website: 
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Applications accepted in May each year 

Mission: 

For over 146 years, the Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association (OPCMIA) has represented and trained plasterers and cement masons for the purpose of protecting and promoting the quality of our industry and the livelihood of our members.

Location

Plasterers and Cement Masons Union Hall
7 Frederika Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
Community Meeting Space Available: 

yes

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