Sprinkler Fitters Local 281- Chicago Illinois

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Founders Bank Information NEW [7/3/2009] - Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, U.A. has been in contact with the transition team from The Private Bank. The Private Bank will be sending a letter to all account holders sometime early next week. They have assured Local 281 that the monies are secure. Local 281 will be in close contact with The Private Bank throughout the entire transitional period. more

Mike Ollnau Wins Regionals! NEW [6/16/2009] - Mike Ollnau a Fifth Year Apprentice working for Valley Fire Protection won the Regional Contest. more

Interim Retiree Club President has been appointed NEW [6/9/2009] - The Officers of the Local 281 Retirees Club would like to announce the appointment of Bill McGovern as the Interim President of the Local 281 Retirees Club. more

Founders Bank Pay Day Savings schedule NEW [6/9/2009] - As of June 18, 2009 all accounts will be frozen. There will be no deposits from contractors, no checks processed, and no cash station withdrawals. Deposits and cash station withdrawals will resume on July 2, 2009. more

Death Assessment 538 [6/1/2009] - Jay Corabi, a 23 year member passed away May 27, 2009. more

Gift Certificate Donations [4/10/2009] - Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, U.A. presently has approximately 275 unemployed members. more

Employee Free Choice Act [3/24/2009] - The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) is about empowering workers to freely exercise their right to form or join a union of their choice. For more information visit the Political Action section of the website. more

The Fight Moves to Congress [3/11/2009] - Employee Free Choice Act Introduced in Congress. more

Overtime Provision Invoked [12/4/2008] - As of Decemeber 3, 2008 all overtime must be approved by Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, U.A. link

2008 Collective Bargaining Agreement [11/24/2008] - The CBA has an increase of $.60 per hour effective January 1, 2009. The members will VOTE on the allocation of the $.60 increase at the December 4, 2008 Union Meeting. more

Businesses to Boycott [11/24/2008] - Spend your holiday shopping dollars at businesses that support union labor. more

Election Day Membership Letter [10/28/2008] - Please remember to vote on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. more

CISCO is now accepting applications for the 2009 Scholarship Program [10/21/2008] - If you have any questions or require any assistance please call Edward Maher at the CISCO office at (630) 472-9411 or email Ed@cisco.org. Applications are available via the website of www.cisco.org. link

On November 4th vote NO on CON CON [10/21/2008] - This election day, Illinois voters will be asked to vote on whether the state should hold a Constitutional Convention to rewrite Illinois' governing document. more

OSHA-10 Training Seminar [10/8/2008] - Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, U.A. is offering a two day OSHA certification. more

Hole Coring Signatory Contractors [8/19/2007] - We now have five (5) coring companies that are signatory to Sprinkler Fitters union Local 281, U.A. more

Welcome

At the United Association of Sprinkler Fitters, Local 281, we're responsible for protecting businesses, schools, homes, and, more importantly, precious lives, from the devastation of fire. It's no wonder we take our jobs so seriously.

Too many cut corners by not installing reliable automatic sprinkler systems. In the event of a fire, these shortcuts can lead to immeasurable damage. Statistics show that buildings with proper fire protection systems suffer twenty-four percent less damage and fire loss than unsprinklered properties.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, from 1983 to 1987, damage from hotel fires was seventy-eight percent less in building with sprinkler systems than those without. What's more, the water damage from automatic sprinkler systems is considerably less than from a fire department's hose stream because sprinkler systems require a minimal amount of water to operate. Oftentimes, a fire is brought under control by only three sprinkler heads, sometimes even fewer.

With so much riding on the skills of our Sprinkler Fitters, it is critical that our journeymen receive the best training available. In addition to a rigorous apprenticeship program, many UA Sprinkler Fitters choose to expand their skills by voluntarily participating in advanced training programs. Some even go on to become instructors through the United Association International Instructor Training Program.

The members of Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 are committed to providing quality installation, service and repair to the piping and fixtures used in sprinkler systems. They know that when human lives are at stake, there is no room for error and there might not be a second chance to get it done right. That's why the Sprinkler Fitters of Local 281 do the job right, the first time, every time.