12
Sep

Mechanical Insulation: Conduit towards Zero Carbon Emissions

Mechanical Insulation: Conduit towards Zero Carbon Emissions   The importance of reducing the carbon footprint has become a priority for the people of Illinois. The need to reduce the use of fossil fuels is an ever-increasing reality.  This is an achievable goal we should strive for, not just for the citizens of Illinois today, but for generations going forward.  Solar

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12
Sep

Local 17 Projects and Projections

Local 17 Projects and Projections   As we come out of the pandemic, Local 17 has some large projects on which to report – both that have been or will be launched… Some of these jobs have been completed on time and under budget, despite the many challenges in the past year.  These projects are due to the efforts of our

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28
Jun

THE 2023 SCHEDULE January            06                                7:00 P.M.        Friday              Union Meeting January            29                                11:00 A.M.      Sunday            AFC/NFC Championship Sunday February          03                                7:00 P.M.        Friday              Union Meeting February          04                                8:00 A.M.        Saturday          Journeyman Upgrade Class February          18                                7:00 A.M.        Saturday          Member and Family CPR March              03                                7:00 P.M.        Friday              Union Meeting March              05                                2:00 PM          Sunday            Tinley Park St.

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28
Jun

LOCAL 17 UPDATED INFORMATION

PLEASE REMEMBER TO UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, HOME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS WITH THE UNION OFFICE OCTOBER 1, 2021 7PM NEXT UNION MEETING Next Low Dose CT Scans: Saturday October 9, 2021 and Saturday November 6, 2021-Contact the Welfare Fund to sign up Pension Plan Design Seminar dates: September 28, 2021 5pm, October 23, 2021 9am and 1pm, November 13,

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21
Oct

“NEW” TOOLS ON GETTING THE WORD OUT ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF MECHANICAL INSULATION.

Local 17 has changed gears in the way it promotes the industry and the organization.  As energy needs arise and associated costs rise, Local 17 has decided to change how it views itself as we approach the future.  Both climate change and the need for Green Energy are critical and inevitable issues to address.  The use of coal and petroleum

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8
Jul

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2
Jul

Trained vs. Untrained Workers: You be the Judge.

Trained vs. Untrained Workers: You be the Judge. Our organization has reached out to the community to provide a better understanding on just how important Mechanical Insulation is to businesses, churches, and schools. Local 17 has reached out to building inspectors, engineering firms, researchers, and political leaders to express our concerns regarding poorly insulated mechanical systems. Our members have submitted

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2
Jul

Local 17 Projects and Projections

Local 17 Projects and Projections As we come out of the pandemic, Local 17 has some large projects on which to report – both that have been or will be launched… Some of these jobs have been completed on time and under budget, despite the many challenges in the past year.  These projects are due to the efforts of our

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2
Jul

“NEW” TOOLS ON GETTING THE WORD OUT ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF MECHANICAL INSULATION.

The 2020 New Apprentice Class- A New Approach    Local 17 has always tried to stay ahead of the curve to industry standards and concerns.  Efforts include journeymen upgrades on the latest renovations in the industry, improved marketing to customers, effective outreach to schools, and meeting with community officials.  Local 17 is consistently trying to think “outside the box” to make

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22
Apr

COVID 19 Updates

COVID-19 Initial Guidance Pamphlet CPWR_Initial_Guidance_on_COVID_3-17-20     Filing for Unemployment in Illinois Unemployment Insurance Unemployment insurance is a state-operated insurance program, administered by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) designed to partially replace lost wages when you are out of work. Like fire, accident, health and other types of insurance, it is for an emergency: when you are temporarily

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