Labor Organization

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

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

Local 103 IBEW: Electrical Contractors of Greater Boston

Phone: 

(617) 436-3710

Mission: 

The mission of Local 103, I.B.E.W., is a simple one – to provide the most skilled and productive workforce in the world, while at the same time protecting the rights and benefits of every worker. Our success in training and developing workers who deliver on-time and on-budget projects and foster a safe working environment speaks for itself. Our members and contractors have been literally lighting the skyline of Eastern Massachusetts for over 100 years.

Location

256 Freeport Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
United States
Also (or Previously) Known As...: 

Electrical Contractors of Greater Boston

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