The 2024 Illinois State Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Contest has been completed. Thanks to Local 149 Champaign and Derek Reedy for hosting a great event. 

Congrats to Local 597 Pipefitter Apprentice John Limberis on taking 1st Place in the Welding Division. 

John will be heading to compete at the UA 4th District contest in June @ Local 33 Des Moines 

Job well done by Conrad Gadula competing in the Pipefitter Division and Jody Molina finishing in 2nd place in the HVAC Division. 

We are proud of each of them representing Local 597.