CBS Early Show Airs a Live Burn
[12/22/2009] - On Wednesday, December 23, 2009 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.  there will be a live segment in a home in LaGrange Park, IL with fire sprinkler protecting the living room.  Also to be aired will be a taped segment of a house without sprinklers in Brentwood, TN. more

SIS Fund Amendment Request Letter
[11/12/2009] - Please read the following directions in order to submit a letter to the Board of Trustees. link

Local 281 Letter Writing Campaign to the SIS Fund
[11/12/2009] - The SIS Fund has a very specific set of requirements for early withdrawal of funds.  In these difficult times, we as a Local, believe it would be highly beneficial if some of the SIS pension monies could be made accessible to our members.  If you would like to submit a letter to amend the Board of Trustees' policies, please see the attached form letter.  Instructions are also available. link

Local 281 loses a great one, Pepper Welton
[4/20/2009] - We regret to inform you of the passing of Walter "Pepper" Welton.  more

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

In Good Times and In Bad
[2/17/2009] - A thank you note from Gerry Styx link