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J.A.T.C. NEWS
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The first stage of
our 2007 application
process for
new apprentices
was completed
February 17, 2007.
We took applications
from 222 applicants
for the aptitude
exam. The
applicants will be
tested March 17,
2007.
The apprentices
would like to
thank all the journeyman
that supported
their fundraising
efforts at
the union elections
and union meetings
in December.
The winner of the
Turkey Bowl lottery
raffle was
Buddy Tuite with
apprentice Alan
Tuite selling the
winning ticket.
The weldshop is
open every day
from 7:00 AM
through 3:30 PM.
We have weld
booths available in
the evenings,
Monday through
Thursday from
6:00 PM – 9:00
PM.
1517 WOODRUFF STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
You can practice any weld process at those times. Our instructors will
be limited in the amount of help in the evening times because they are
instructing apprentices in their welding classes, but we feel this would
be a big help for our members if we offered the booth space for brushing
up your skills for future job demand. Please call if interested in
booth time. (J.A.T.C. cont. page 11)
FREQUENTLY CALLED PHONE NUMBERS
Union Hall…………………………………… 412-381-1133
Toll Free …………………………………… 1-800-253-6960
Union Web Page ……………………………... www.ua449.com
Apprentice & Journeymen Training Center.... 412-481-0333
Vaccaro & Associates ………………………. 412-481-0300
Toll Free …………………………………… 1-888-355-5665
Highmark ………………………………….. 1-800-241-5704
Social Security ……………………………… 1-800-772-1213
Credit Union ………………………………… 412-678-9564
PNC Response Line ………………………… 1-800-374-4631
Delta Dental …………………………………. 1-800-932-0783
NPA …………………………………………. 1-800-467-2006
MAP (Member Assist Program) ……………….. 1-800-656-9678
Mobile Medical ……………………………… 1-888-662-8358
SCHEDULE OF UP-COMING EVENTS
Friday March 16, 2007—————————–Union Meeting (Union Hall Meeting Room)
Friday April 20, 2007 ——————————–Union Meeting (Union Hall Meeting Room)
Friday May 4, 2007 ——————————— Union Meeting (Union Hall Meeting Room)
Sunday May 6, 2007 ———————————Bowling Tournament (Kennedy Lanes)
Saturday June 9, 2007 ——————————-Golf Outing (Cedarbrook Golf Course)
Sunday July 1, 2007———————————-Kennywood Park Picnic
Monday September 3, 2007 ————————-Labor Day (Mellon Arena)
NEWLY INITIATED APPRENTICES
At the union meeting held on August 25, 2006, thirteen new apprentices
were initiated into our local.
From left to right: Daniel J. Wiefling, Charles G. Fisher, Donald R. Guthrie, Jr.,
Nelson L. Ferris, James A. Sekely, Heather L. Pope, Branden H. King, Ryan R.
Kolodziek, Richard N. Tutich, David A. Plavi, Jr., Raymond D. Mincin, Jr. and
Justin M. Wachter. Seated in front: Bryan J. Meister
GOOD LUCK TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
BLOOD DRIVE — TUESDAY MAY 22, 2007
1:00 pm —6:00 pm *** Steamfitters Union Hall
1517 Woodruff Street
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RETIREE’S CORNER
Christmas Party:
The Annual Christmas Party was held at the Teutonia Manner Club on Monday
December 4, 2006. Seventy-two members and guests gathered to celebrate
the Christmas season. They were treated to a delicious American buffet and open
bar. Afterwards, they listened and danced to the music provided by the Rhythm
Kings.
Membership Meeting:
The nomination and election of officers: President, Vice President, Secretary
and Treasurer will take place at the March 20, 2007 membership meeting
promptly at 11:00 am and will be held at the Steamfitters Complex, 1517 Woodruff
St., Pgh., PA. In accordance with the by-laws of the club, only members in
good standing may be nominated. It’s important that members step forward to
serve as officers to insure that the club continues to develop and flourish. After
the meeting a buffet lunch and beverages will be available for $10.00.
On behalf of all the members, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ed
Hunter for the eight years he has served as an officer. He served as Vice President
and President and expanded the social activities of the club.
The officers and committee are presently formulating the 2007 social calendar.
Suggestions and ideas are all welcome.
UA Weld Test – UA-60 Series Exams
A change to ASME Code Section IX has allowed the use of a 2 1 / 2 " NPS pipe coupon to
qualify welders for pipe diameters 1" O.D. and above. Utilizing this allowance the UA has developed
the UA-60 Series Test Standards that specifies the use of a 2.750 O.D. (0.625" wall)
test coupon. Making use of this size of pipe not only allows us to qualify our welders for work
on small diameter pipe, but provides for the qualification of unlimited deposited weld thickness
for the SMAW process. This is a significant improvement in increasing the ranges welders can
qualify for in the welding of a single test coupon. The UA-60 Series Test Standards are available
at the Steamfitters Technology Center.
UA-60 SMAW Root: E6010 Fill: E7018
Carbon Steel Unlimited Wall qualification
UA-61 GTAW/SMAW Root: ER309 Fill:E309-16 Stainless Steel Unlimited Wall
qualification
UA-63 GTAW/SMAW Root: ER70S-2 Fill:E7018 Carbon Steel Unlimited Wall
qualification
The schedule for the next few UA weld exams is as follows:
Friday, March 9, 2007 7:00 AM Saturday, March 24, 2007 7:00 AM
Friday, April 13, 2007 7:00 AM Saturday, April 28, 2007 7:00 AM
Friday, May 11, 2007 7:00 AM Saturday, May 19, 2007 7:00 AM
Friday, June 8, 2007 7:00 AM Saturday, June 23, 2007 7:00 AM
RETIREE’S
2007 -SOCAL CALENDAR
March 20, 2007: Meeting
April, 2007: Bowling/Dinner
May, 2007: Golf Outing
June, 2007: Meeting
August, 2007: Picnic South Park
September, 2007: Golf Outing
September, 2007: Meeting
October, 2007: Outing/Theatre
December, 2007: Christmas Party
IN MEMORIAM
Andrew Devola 7/06
George Fonas 10/06
Gerald M. Tuite 11/06
Kerns W. Manion 12/06
John C. DiFiore 12/06
Robert L. Dennis 12/06
John M. Conway 12/06
Verner Lucas 1/07
Albert Johnson 2/07
Upcoming Classes:
UA Star HVACR Service Technicians Certification Prep Course is available starting March
7, 2007. Each Wednesday evening, Mark Drango will conduct a 3 hour review class for
this exam from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. You are encouraged to attend as many of these
classes as you can to enhance your chances of passing this exam. The national passing
average is 58%, so take advantage of this opportunity.
EPA 608 CFC Certification Course – Saturday, April 21, 2007 7:00AM – 1:45PM. Exam
date will be April 26, 2007 from 6:00PM – 9:00PM.
Sporlan Training for Supermarket Service: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 from 6:00PM –
9:00PMThe gas company 6G weld tests are given the first, third and fourth Wednesday of each
month at the Technology Center. The tests begin at 7:30 a.m. please call for an appointment.
The 6G certification is good for one year.
The plastic fusion certification is administered the 2 nd Wednesday of each month. The
tests begin at 7:30 a.m. This certification is good for one year. Please call for appointments for
the plastic fusion exam. The Steamfitters Technology Center phone number is (412) 481-0333.
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All suggestions for topics to be covered in the newsletter are heartily welcomed.
A piece of legislation, an event, present or future concerns, etc. are all
fair game. This is your newsletter, let it work for you. All suggestions should be
submitted in writing and sent to the union hall.
DECEMBER 1, 2006 UNION MEETING
T’was more than three weeks before Christmas, when all through the hall,
The lights were not working, in fact, nothing at all.
On December’s first Friday a meeting should fall,
But with the conditions presented, the chances were small.
The rain was still coming and the wind really fierce,
“Hey, if the meeting is cancelled nobody should care!”
The Naysayer’s were claiming that no meeting be held,
But the response was “No we’ll have it, and it will go very well.”
Harry came early to help set the scene,
Dale brought some lanterns and Joey the keys.
The officers’ reports were kept rather short;
Few questions, few answers, kind of boring of sort.
The members they came, about fifty- eight,
And those that made it thought that the meeting went great.
Fitters have a knack for turning bad situations to good.
And most that were there did the best that they could.
Chicken wings, pizzas and kegs full of beer,
Brought greetings and friendships and a room full of cheer.
All that were there had the Union at heart
And none of them gave much thought about doing their part.
The Christmas holiday seems to bring with it brotherly love,
Most likely orchestrated from the Lord up above.
With the clock still ticking and the darkness still growing,
It was about time that the people got going.
The members pulled out with their cars and their trucks,
Said their goodbye’s and gave wishes for luck.
Then I heard the Manager exclaim, as he drove out of sight,
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
449—NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
Kenneth Broadbent Joseph Little
Michael Leaf
Alan Steigerwald
Richard King
Marty Schindehette
John Neely
Dale Glavin, Jr.
A newsletter of the Steamfitters Local Union
#449, members of the United Association of
Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing
and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States
and Canada.
RETIREES
November 2006 December 2006 January 2007
Guss Ellis, Jr. Joseph Breiter James J. Habovick
John A. Nuttridge
J. Leo Madden
Obstacles are those frightful things you see
when you take your eyes off your goals!
Sean George would like to express
his gratitude to all those members who
gave up an evening to attend his safety
presentation in our meeting room on October
2, 2006. The video that was filmed
that night is in the final stages of production
and those who have seen it offered
rave reviews. This would not have been
possible without the selfless action of the
members of 449. THANK YOU!
Local 449 thanks blood donors for their “GIFT OF LIFE” to others held
NOVEMBER 21, 2006
Broadbent, Kenneth J. Midgley, James C. Sauers, David A.
Etter, Jerry F. Murano, Ann M. Sell, Michael P.
Haas, Richard R. Nichitel, Michael L. Spratt, Richard C.
Held, Robert E. Noone, Martin J. Tuite, William E
Hesse, Gerald T Obringer, Richard C. Weaver, Richard J.
Hesse, Debra L. Palombini, Amanda S. Wiesert, Susan A.
Hughes, Samuel K. Palombini, Elaine J.
Jernstrom, Regis M. Palombini, Samuel M.
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GOLF GOLF GOLF
Although winter started out very mild, it made up for it with a very cold second
half of January and a cold, snowy and icy February. It is now time to think about
spring. Taking down the Christmas lights, cleaning gutters, yard work and outside
house repairs. WRONG! As spring approaches its time to get out the golf bag
and clean up the clubs.
The golf outing will again be held at Cedarbrook Golf Course on Saturday
June 9, 2007 with an 8 AM shotgun start. Last year’s outing was a huge success
with 160 golfers including guests. The outing will be limited to the first 144
golfers that respond. No exceptions!! They will not take carts from their other
course to allow for more golfers. Please get your money in early so you are not
shut out. All golfers must be members of Local 449 - This year’s price $70.00
We will be playing on the “Gold” course. Last year we played on the “Red”
course. We alternate between both great courses every year. We also will have the
“real time” standings of the top 10 teams on the golf cart computer screen. This
was new last year and was a big hit.
THE ENTRY FORM WILL BE MAILED OUT SHORTLY, please remember
that when mailing your money in, you specify whom else you wish to golf with.
Take a moment now to mark your calendar for Saturday June 9, 2007.
The Fraternal Committee has recommended appropriations for social
events that are sponsored by the Unions Fraternal Fund. These appropriations
were approved by a special order of business at the membership
meeting on February 2, 2007.
Special Election Held
As we are sure you are aware by now, a Special Election was held on December
9, 2006 due to the resignation of Former Financial Secretary -Treasurer
Gary J. Steigerwald, whose official last day was August 31, 2006. The Election
was held in accordance with our Local Union’s Constitution and By-Laws, Article
XV11, Section 2, paragraph 2, which states, “If a salaried officer resigns, dies or
is recalled from office, there shall be a special election the following December.
All other offices filled through appointment shall be up for the special election.”
There were seven positions or offices that were required to participate in this Special
Election. The successful officers will complete the one year term of the previously
elected officers until the next General Election is held, and the successful
candidates take office on January 1, 2008.
The following officers were sworn in by Business Manager and Former
President Kenneth J. Broadbent at the regularly scheduled union meeting held on
January 5, 2007:
Financial Secretary - Treasurer: Joseph M. Little
Business Agent:
Martin J. Noone III
President:
Michael M. Leaf
Vice President:
Steve A. Plavi
Executive Board:
James A. Harding
Election Committee:
James E. Yester
Finance Committee:
Thomas P. Lengerer
The members will receive information by mail. This is an advance notice
or invitation to encourage an enthusiastic attendance at the fraternal
activities. The Committee would like every member to take note of the
following dates:
BOWLING TOURNAMENT SUNDAY- MAY 6, 2007
GOLF OUTING SATURDAY- JUNE 9, 2007
KENNYWOOD PICNIC SUNDAY- JULY 1, 2007
LABOR DAY PARADE MONDAY- SEPTEMBER 3, 2007
STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT SATURDAY- SEPTEMBER 8, 2007
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CHRISTMAS PARTY 2006
The Annual Christmas Party was held on
Saturday December 16, 2006 at the Union Hall.
One Saturday afternoon in December the Union
Hall becomes a temporary home for Santa Claus.
Santa has become so familiar with our Christmas Party his reindeer use
“autopilot” to drop Santa off for the party.
Our not so secret Santa, Rich Campbell Sr. sat with children four
hours. During this time, Rich learned what all the "hot" toys were for
Christmas 2006. Rich has become so popular as Santa that next year
the Fraternal Committee is exploring the possibility of two lines – one
for the little ones and the other for adults.
After their visit with Santa, the children received a gift certificate
from “Toys R Us” and a treat bag of candy. Remo’s Catering provided
lunch for all that attended.
The children and their families had a great time. The Christmas
Party is a place to visit with friends during the holiday season. The Fraternal
Committee looks forward to the Christmas Party, as always next
years party 2007 is in the planning stages.
December 16, 2006
Steamfitters’ Local Union #449
Gentlemen,
My family and I wanted to wish you a very happy holiday season. And, also to thank
you for hosting a wonderful Christmas Party for the members and their families. We
deeply appreciate your efforts on behalf of the families and children.
Please thank all the working members of #449 for their hourly cotributions to the
Fraternal Fund which makes this occaision possible. Also, our thanks to those of you
who plan and coordinate this event.
We truly appreciate your efforts to make this season special for the members and
their children.
Fraternally yours,
Thomas R. Ahearn and family
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