News Archive

September is Suicide Awareness Month

A recent study by the CDC found the rate for construction workers is the second highest of all industries.

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2024 Trades Women Build Nations Conference

Please send an email to association@pf597.org.

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2024 High School & Junior College Welding Contest Winners

The winners from our May 11th, 2024, High School/Junior College Welding Competition.

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WEX Debit Card (HRA Reimbursement)

Important information for using your 597 WEX Debit Card

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United Association partnership with (EBS) for College Assitance

Since the Free College Benefit program, previously offered through Union Plus, ended in December 2023, we have worked diligently on a cost-saving alternative for our members. Thanks to our partnership with Employee Benefit Systems (EBS), all UA members now have access to significantly discounted tuition on degree and certificate programs with a network of colleges and universities.

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Welcome Guardian Heating and Cooling!

Local 597 would like to welcome a new signatory contractor, Guardian Heating & Cooling.

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2024 Illinois State Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Contest

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

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Active HRA Debit Card

The Board of Trustees is pleased to offer a Visa debit card to all Active members with an Active HRA balance. Your card works a lot like a debit card. Please follow the link below to register your new Visa Debit Card.

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Toys for Tots Donations

Thank you for all the donations!

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May 2024 CWI Course

The course starts May 8, 2024. This course meets one night per week from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM and runs for 16 weeks.

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