Scholarship Applications Available:
[3/20/2012] - Applications now available call the union hall Building Trades: deadline April 30, 2012 more

SKYBLAST TICKETS
[3/14/2012] - Skyblast Tickets are now available at the Union Hall - $10.00 per ticket - Saturday Aug. 11, 2012 STYX in Concert (Pgh Pirates vs San Diego) more

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

BLOOD DRIVE
[2/8/2012] - Blood Drive will be held at the Union Hall Tuesday May 8, 2012 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm & Wednesday May 9, 2012 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Please call the Union hall to schedule your time slot. more

UA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
[2/6/2012] - The 2012 UA Scholarship Application is now available, please call the union hall Application DEADLINE - June 15, 2012 more

UNION MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT 1/20/12
[1/20/2012]

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

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

2012 PA AFL-CIO SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
[11/3/2011] - Applications now available - please call the union hall 412-381-1133 PA AFL-CIO essay deadline is January 31, 2012 more

Qualified Rigger/Signal Person
[9/7/2011] - We will be holding qualified rigger/signal person training classes on the following Saturdays: May 19th, June 16th, July 21st, and August 18th.  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. more

UPMC ICRA 8 Awareness Seminar
[9/7/2011] - We will be holding Infections Control Risk Assessment Classes on the following days: Tuesday and Thursday evening, May 15th and 17th ~ 5:30pm - 9:00pm, or Monday and Wednesday evening, June 11th and 13th ~ 5:30pm - 9:00pm, or Tuesday and Thursday evening, July 17th and 19th ~ 5:30 - 9:00pm, or Monday and Wednesday evening, August 13th and 15th ~ 5:30pm - 9:00pm ~ (You must attend BOTH evenings in whichever month you choose) ~ 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. more

DIRECTIONS TO OUR UNION HALL AND TRAINING CENTER
[5/24/2011]

OSHA Fact Sheet
[2/22/2011] - Answers to your questions about Signal Person Qualifications link

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

Weld Shop Availability Schedule
[9/30/2009]

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

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

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