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General Presidents’ Maintenance Committee for Canada & National Maintenance Council for Canada Appoints Stephane Favron as Secretary Treasurer of the Board

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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KITCHENER, Ontario, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The General Presidents’ Maintenance Committee for Canada and the National Maintenance Council for Canada (GPMC | NMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of UA Canada International Representative Stephane Favron as the new Secretary Treasurer, effective March 21, 2024.

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  • KITCHENER, Ontario, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The General Presidents’ Maintenance Committee for Canada and the National Maintenance Council for Canada (GPMC | NMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of UA Canada International Representative Stephane Favron as the new Secretary Treasurer, effective March 21, 2024.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Stephane Favron as our Secretary Treasurer," said Brett McKenzie, Executive Director of the GPMC | NMC.
  • The GPMC | NMC is fortunate have an incredibly dedicated and talented contingent of International Union representatives who understand the importance of the maintenance industry.
  • In his role as Business Agent, Favron was responsible for building strong relationships with other UA locals across Canada.

Xinhua Silk Road: Itinerant exhibition on Dehua white porcelain to be held in U.S., Mexico and Netherlands

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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BEIJING, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A series of promotion activities for the Chinese Dehua white porcelain international itinerant exhibition, titled the "BLANC de CHINE - Porcelain from Dehua", will be held from March 14 to 22 in the United States, Mexico, and the Netherlands.

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  • BEIJING, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A series of promotion activities for the Chinese Dehua white porcelain international itinerant exhibition, titled the "BLANC de CHINE - Porcelain from Dehua", will be held from March 14 to 22 in the United States, Mexico, and the Netherlands.
  • Located in east China's coastal province of Fujian, Dehua has a history of more than 3,700 years of porcelain production.
  • Dehua white porcelain was regarded as the prominent export product during the Song Dynasty and the Yuan Dynasty.
  • In the Ming Dynasty, Dehua white porcelain used to be dubbed "Blanc de CHINE (White from China)" by the French and gained worldwide fame.

Jason Palmer's Democratic Presidential Campaign Gains Momentum in Colorado

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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COLORADO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrat Jason Palmer , competing in the 2024 Colorado Democratic presidential primary, is experiencing a surge in momentum as he campaigns ahead of voting on March 5th.

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  • COLORADO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrat Jason Palmer , competing in the 2024 Colorado Democratic presidential primary, is experiencing a surge in momentum as he campaigns ahead of voting on March 5th.
  • In groundbreaking news earlier this week, Palmer became the first candidate to release a talking AI-powered version of himself.
  • At 52, Palmer stands out as one of the youngest Democratic candidates, offering a fresh perspective based on his experience as an entrepreneur and technology leader.
  • Palmer has deep ties to Colorado and is a strong supporter of more federal funding for education and upskilling.

ASSP president will help dedicate Triangle Fire Memorial

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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ASSP President Jim Thornton will join Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and other dignitaries in honoring those workers on Oct. 11 when a memorial is dedicated at the original building in Manhattan.

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  • ASSP President Jim Thornton will join Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and other dignitaries in honoring those workers on Oct. 11 when a memorial is dedicated at the original building in Manhattan.
  • The Triangle fire revealed great negligence in worker safety when the tragedy occurred on March 25, 1911.
  • A few months later came the creation of the United Association of Casualty Inspectors, now known as ASSP, the world’s oldest professional safety organization.
  • It takes all of us working together to make sure that tragedies like the Triangle fire never happen again.”

CapturePoint Solutions Co-Sponsors Vernon Parish School Board Initiative to Create Career Training and Job Opportunities for Local High School Students

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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The project will create a Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway with training in specialized trade skills for jobs in the pipeline, plumbing and steamfitting industries.

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  • The project will create a Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway with training in specialized trade skills for jobs in the pipeline, plumbing and steamfitting industries.
  • The training program will be open to students from all 9 high schools in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, with the first 30 students (15 juniors and 15 seniors) beginning classes as the new school year starts on August 21, 2023.
  • The MOU also includes commitments to sustain the program for an initial 3-year pilot, and future expansion is anticipated to provide training for additional student cohorts.
  • “I want to thank our team at CapturePoint Solutions for their industry-leading efforts to create the Central Louisiana Regional Carbon Storage Hub,” added Mr. Evans.

WCC welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbor from throughout the U.S.

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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WCC’s partnerships with skilled trades groups have been growing for decades and upcoming visits will result in a projected $20 million economic impact to Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor, according to Destination Ann Arbor .

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  • WCC’s partnerships with skilled trades groups have been growing for decades and upcoming visits will result in a projected $20 million economic impact to Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor, according to Destination Ann Arbor .
  • Approximately 175 members of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers have kicked off the summer of training this week.
  • Destination Ann Arbor will host its annual UA block party in downtown Ann Arbor on Main Street between Liberty and William streets from 6-10 p.m. Monday, August 14.
  • Destination Ann Arbor – the county's destination marketing organization – shared that this summer's trade union visits will result in an estimated $20 million economic impact on the region.

AdvanSix Hopewell South Employees Ratify New Comprehensive and Competitive Five-Year Agreement

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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10, and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 851, has informed AdvanSix (NYSE: ASIX) that its employees have voted to ratify a new five-year collective bargaining agreement that covers approximately 340 workers at the Hopewell, Virginia site.

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  • 10, and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 851, has informed AdvanSix (NYSE: ASIX) that its employees have voted to ratify a new five-year collective bargaining agreement that covers approximately 340 workers at the Hopewell, Virginia site.
  • “I am pleased to welcome our Hopewell South employees back to work,” said Erin Kane, President and CEO of AdvanSix.
  • “This comprehensive and competitive five-year contract provides fair and equitable market-based wages and benefits that support our employees and their families.
  • We thank the contingency workforce for their dedication to ensure we safely delivered to our customers each and every day with no disruption.”
    The Hopewell South employees will report back to work on May 10, 2023.

AdvanSix Remains Committed to Reaching Comprehensive and Competitive New Five-Year Agreement with Hopewell South Bargaining Unit

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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The AdvanSix Hopewell South bargaining unit, consisting of the International Chemical Workers Union Council/the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 591-C, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 666, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local No.

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  • The AdvanSix Hopewell South bargaining unit, consisting of the International Chemical Workers Union Council/the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 591-C, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 666, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local No.
  • 10, and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 851, has called a labor strike due to economic considerations against AdvanSix (NYSE: ASIX), affecting approximately 340 workers at the Hopewell, Virginia site.
  • “AdvanSix proposed a new labor agreement that is fair and competitive in the market and equitable for our employees.
  • The proposed terms offer a market-based, role-specific wage approach designed to ensure we are providing competitive wages to our valued employees while ensuring long-term, sustainable growth,” said Erin Kane, President and CEO of AdvanSix.

UA Canada Signs on with Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) to Support the Only National Skilled Trade and Technology Competition

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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UA Canada’s generous support will enable SCC to better promote careers in the skilled trades and technologies to students and apprentices in Canada through this important event.

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  • UA Canada’s generous support will enable SCC to better promote careers in the skilled trades and technologies to students and apprentices in Canada through this important event.
  • “The United Association (UA Canada) is committed to supporting apprenticeship, training, and tomorrow’s future workforce.
  • To that end, we are proud to continue as a Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition, in Winnipeg.
  • We look forward to engaging with government and industry representatives while witnessing the efforts of apprentices from across the country.

Young Plumbers to Showcase Skills for a Sustainable Future at ISH 2023 Frankfurt

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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FRANKFURT, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) and the World Plumbing Council (WPC) will host 12 young plumbers from seven different countries at ISH 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany, to showcase the job skills needed by today's plumbing professionals.

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  • FRANKFURT, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) and the World Plumbing Council (WPC) will host 12 young plumbers from seven different countries at ISH 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany, to showcase the job skills needed by today's plumbing professionals.
  • In the latest edition of the WPC-IWSH Plumbing Champions program, the plumbers will assemble pre-wall frame systems and internal plumbing during the first three days of the ISH show.
  • "Plumbing Champions is a first for ISH Frankfurt 2023," said Stefan Seitz, Messe Frankfurt's director of Brand Management for ISH 2023.
  • Participants will install plumbing systems designed by Geberit, a European leader in sanitary products working in partnership with the Frankfurt branch of Innung SHK.