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UA Local 131
The United Association dates back to the year 1889. Since then, no other organization has served the training needs of the piping industry like the United Association. For over a century, the UA has been training the most highly-qualified workers in the United States and Canada. Over the past several decades, the United Association's training programs have produced a stable, skilled workforce responsible for building and maintaining piping systems in the various industrial and residential facilities that make up the North American landscape. For more information about the United Association's past and present history of quality, visit the United Association site at: http://www.ua.org/.
Local Union 131 2024 Annual NAMI Fundraising Bike Rune was another success, raising
$2,185.00 in donations !!!
Thank you to everyone who made the run another success!
HELP A BROTHER
Brother Robert "Bobby" Townes is in need of a heart transplant. His family has opened a GoFundMe page for him. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-roberts-heart-transplant-journey
Brother Ben Gagne suffered severe 3rd degree burns in a garage accident in early June. He has undergone 1 surgery so far in Boston and his recovery is estimated to include more surgeries across many months.
A GoFundMe account has been set up by one of his good friends. To donate, please click here.
Success for a brother!!!
Brother Bobby Townes got a new heart!!
Surgery was Friday the 13th, September. He is doing well and recovering at Brigham and Womens in Boston.
Thank you to all who contributed to the GoFundMe page.
SAD NEWS:
James E. Young, Sr., Life Member since 2017 has passed away.
June 10, 1941 - November 22, 2024Visit James' memorial page to share a memory or send condolences to the family, read the obituary, and find the upcoming events.
https://www.smartmemorialhome.com/obituaries/James-Young-147/
Local 131 has sadly lost Brother Shawn Dubois, who passed away on July 3rd.
Use this link to view the obituary.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/shawn-dubois-obituary?id=55538238#obituary
Service are this Friday July 12. Follow this link for details.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/shawn-dubois-obituary?id=55538238#services
Retiree Brother Bob Drew passed away Monday May 6, 2024
To view the obituary for services, please click here.
Retiree Brother Mark Whitman passed away Monday April 22, 2024
To view the obituary and memorial information, please follow the link below.
https://www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Mark-Whitman-2/
Retiree Brother Richard 'Dick' Pelletier passed away February 24, 2024
To view the obituary and memorial information, please follow the link below.
https://www.rivetfuneralhome.com/obituary/richard-pelletier
MEMBER NEWS
Results of Officer Nominations
ALL open positions received one (1) nominee (all incumbents) with the exception of 3 seats on the Executive Board
Elections were held at the JUNE 15, 2024 from 8:00 AM to NOON
The elected new officers of the Executive Board- Eric Berry
- Alex Brown
- Nathan Racicot
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Unopposed Nominees
Business Manager David Pelletier
Business Agent Steven Lachance
President Jeff Welch
Vice President George Stitt
Inside Guard Mike Netishen
Recording Secretary Mike Boyle
Plumbers Examining Board John Prior
Fitters Examining Board Travis Cooper
Scholarship Committee Alex Brown
ANNOUNCEMENTSPer the effective Collective Bargaining Agreement, the annual increase for 2024 is $3.50.
Per the CBA, this increase shall take effect the first MONDAY of JUNE (06-03-2024).
By decision of the attending membership at the contract vote meeting May 31, 2024 , the disbursement of this increase is as follows:
LU 131 Education Fund + $0.10 to new rate of $0.85
Base Wage Rate + $3.40 to new rate of $43.76
OTHER NEWS
Seminar Schedule
AT THE UNION HALL in Hooksett NH
Plumbing Seminars 2025
Wednesday January 22 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday April 02 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday July 02 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday October 01 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Gas Fitting Seminars 2025
Wednesday February 05 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday May 07 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday August 06 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday November 05 6:00pm – 9:00pm
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Cost
Members - Free Non-members - $75.00
Attendees of all seminars are expected to bring aPlumbing or Gas Fitting Code Book with them.Books will not be provided at the seminars.(Current Code Books are 2015 Edition)NOTICE
Plumbing seminars provided byProfessional Plumbing Seminars are NO LONGER FREEto Local Union 131 members.For PPS schedule , please visit their website:
or call:
Richard Zannini (603) 929-7459Jack Vaillancourt (603) 785-0221NOW AVAILABLE
ON-LINE OSHA10 Course
ONLY $59
UA Educational Opportunities
Course Registration:
(On-Line/UA Training Centers)
Log into www.UANET.org
- Click on UA Training at top of page
- Click on UA Course registration
- Scroll through complete course listings
- Click on course name for more information
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UA College On Demand:
(On-line college courses through Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI)
Please Note: Completion of “Introductory to Blackboard” course is a prerequisite!
Log into www.UANET.org
- Click on UA Training at top of page
- Click on UA University
- Click on College on Demand (COD) right hand side of page
- Click on Construction Supervision (UAS) classes
- Click on registration request for Construction Supervision
- Follow the prompts!
Upcoming EventsPausedLatest News
New feaure for Local Union 131 members !
The "LU131 Members Only" page. This new tab in the resouce list allows members to view their personal data in the union database.
AND . . .
now members can pay their dues on-line!
You must log-in to access this new tab.
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