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

Sprinkler Fitters Softball Team Wins!
[11/3/2008] - The Tinley Park Fall League 12" inch champions were none other than Local 281's finest ball players.  more

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

AFL-CIO Endorsed Candidates
[10/28/2008] - A list for review. more

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

Thomas M. Collins Scholarship deadline is November 28, 2008
[10/6/2008] - We are pleased to announce that we have finalized the Thomas M. Collins Scholarship. The Scholarship will be awarded to children or grandchildren of members of Sprinkler Fitters Union Local 281, U.A. that are attending an accredited private high school. The Local 281 Member must be in good standing. There will be four Scholarships of $2,000.00 each awarded at the December 4, 2008 Union Meeting. The Scholarships will be selected by a random drawing that will be held at the December 4, 2008 union meeting. link

NSLA Candidates
[9/30/2008] - Northwest Suburban Labor Activists announces the union friendly candidates for this year's November election. more

Ronald McDonald House Toy Drive
[9/9/2008] - Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, U.A. will be participating in a toy drive to benefit the new Ronald McDonald House located in Oak Lawn, Illinois. more

Local 281 Aids in Flood Relief
[7/14/2008] - Business Manager Raymond A. Dochterman of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 125 sends his gratitudes. more

Alan Crawford Wins Regionals!
[6/12/2008] - Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, U.A. hosted the United Association Regional Apprentice Contest. more

Membership Letter
[6/9/2008] - Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, U.A. has ratified a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. more

Extension of Current Collective bargaining Agreement
[6/1/2008] - The strike has been called off and the Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, U.A. members should return to work Monday, June 2, 2008. more

Results from the Special Meeting held Sunday, June 1, 2008
[6/1/2008] - Strike Updates and Information more

Strike Updates and Contractor Lists
[5/30/2008] - The membership was called to hold a special meeting regarding the upcoming contract renewal.  more

Membership Letter
[5/14/2008] - Business Manager, John T. Zubricks' letter to the membership regarding the upcoming contract. more

Special Meeting Thursday, May 29, 2008
[5/12/2008] - The latest Collective Bargaining Agreement Proposal will be presented to the membership for a vote at this meeting. more

Boycott Jay's Potato Chips
[1/13/2008] - Jay's has declared bankruptcy and arranged for quick sale to Snyder's of Hanover. more