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History:
The Steam Fitters’ Protective Association of Chicago was organized by a small number of steam fitters in 1885. They were associated with the International Association of Plumbers, Gas, and Steam Fitters until 1887.
In 1888 they affiliated with the National Association of Steam, Hot Water and Power Pipe Fitters of America, which name later changed to the International Association of Steam, Hot Water and Power Pipe Fitters of America Local No. 2 (Steam Fitters) and Local No. 4 (Helpers).
On January 25th, 1913, the International Association Steam Fitters Local No. 2, and Helpers Local No. 4 entered and agreement with the United Association of Plumbers and Steam Fitters of the United States and Canada establishing charters for Local 597 (Steam Fitters) and Local 598 (Helpers).
Local 598 was eventually merged with Local 597 with the creation of formal apprentice wages in 1921.
Local 597 has maintained a stable history in the industry, electing only five Business Managers since 1900.
- Charles Rau 1901-1951
- Martin J. Ward 1951- 1958
- Francis X. McCartin 1958-2001
- James Buchanan 2001-2016
- Kevin Morrissey 2016- Current
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History:
The Steam Fitters’ Protective Association of Chicago was organized by a small number of steam fitters in 1885. They were associated with the International Association of Plumbers, Gas, and Steam Fitters until 1887.
In 1888 they affiliated with the National Association of Steam, Hot Water and Power Pipe Fitters of America, which name later changed to the International Association of Steam, Hot Water and Power Pipe Fitters of America Local No. 2 (Steam Fitters) and Local No. 4 (Helpers).
On January 25th, 1913, the International Association Steam Fitters Local No. 2, and Helpers Local No. 4 entered and agreement with the United Association of Plumbers and Steam Fitters of the United States and Canada establishing charters for Local 597 (Steam Fitters) and Local 598 (Helpers).
Local 598 was eventually merged with Local 597 with the creation of formal apprentice wages in 1921.
Local 597 has maintained a stable history in the industry, electing only five Business Managers since 1900.
- Charles Rau 1901-1951
- Martin J. Ward 1951- 1958
- Francis X. McCartin 1958-2001
- James Buchanan 2001-2016
- Kevin Morrissey 2016- Current
History:
The Steam Fitters’ Protective Association of Chicago was organized by a small number of steam fitters in 1885. They were associated with the International Association of Plumbers, Gas, and Steam Fitters until 1887.
In 1888 they affiliated with the National Association of Steam, Hot Water and Power Pipe Fitters of America, which name later changed to the International Association of Steam, Hot Water and Power Pipe Fitters of America Local No. 2 (Steam Fitters) and Local No. 4 (Helpers).
On January 25th, 1913, the International Association Steam Fitters Local No. 2, and Helpers Local No. 4 entered and agreement with the United Association of Plumbers and Steam Fitters of the United States and Canada establishing charters for Local 597 (Steam Fitters) and Local 598 (Helpers).
Local 598 was eventually merged with Local 597 with the creation of formal apprentice wages in 1921.
Local 597 has maintained a stable history in the industry, electing only five Business Managers since 1900.
• Charles Rau 1901-1951
• Martin J. Ward 1951- 1958
• Francis X. McCartin 1958-2001
• James Buchanan 2001-2016
• Kevin Morrissey 2016- Current