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	*Notice* Pipefitter Apprenticeship Applications-CLICK HERE TO VIEW & PRINT FLYER.
	[3/12/2013]
	PIPEFITTER APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATIONS **NOTICE** Beginning on Monday, May 6, 2013 until Friday May 17, 2013, Pipefitters Local 274, located at 1000 Hendricks Causeway, Ridgefield, NJ, will be handing out 100 Pipefitter Apprenticeship Applications for the five (5) year Apprentice Training Program. All applications must be picked up in person between the hours of 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM (excluding Saturdays, Sunday and Holidays). Applications will be handed out on a first come – first serve basis. All applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of applying for apprenticeship. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or a GED Certificate. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity with regard to race, color, creed, gender, national origin or physical handicap (except to the extent of the applicant’s inability to perform the work of the trade). All COMPLETED APPLICATIONS must be returned to this location on or before Friday, May 24, 2013. No applications will be accepted for return after this date. All applicants will be required to pass an aptitude test. All successful applicants will then be required to pass a physical exam and drug test as prescribed by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Pipefitters Local 274. The cost of the drug test will be the responsibility of the applicant. There will be a $55.00 test fee for the Aptitude Test. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE NEEDED TO CONSTITUTE A “COMPLETED APPLICATION” (COPIES NO ORIGINALS ACCEPTED) 1. Copy of your Birth Certificate 2. Copy of your High School Diploma or GED 3. Copy of your High School Transcripts of GED Scored 4. Copy of your valid drivers license with a picture 5. Three (3) letters of Character References

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	HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF *click for flyer*
	[12/4/2012]
	Please donate today to help us help out UA families

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	Join the Fight to Stop S-2016 from Killing Jobs & Economic Development in Hudson and Bergen Counties! *click here for more info*
	[8/20/2012]

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	**A Special Announcement From Local 274** click here for details
	[8/16/2011]
	Local 274 Business Manager John Wende was elected to serve on the United Association's General Executive Board as Vice President of District 1.

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	Building & Construction Trades Department/click here
	[7/1/2011]
	This is the opening day prayer that took place 4/4/11 in Washington DC for the Building Trades. All union members should listen to this.

Welcome to Pipefitters Local Union 274

The Leadership and Members Pipefitters Local 274 would like to welcome you to our website where you can find a great deal of information about us.

One key to Local 274’s success is our working relationship with our contractors. Through our relationship, we are able to provide professional, high quality pipefitters and service technicians throughout our jurisdiction.  Together with the contractors, our manpower receives the apprenticeship and continuing education necessary to handle any job no matter the size.

Most importantly, we offer contractors and owners in the construction industry a solid guarantee: “We do it right the first time”.