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Local 51 Goes to Washington NEW
[6/8/2009] - Local 51 leadership met with Senator's Reed & Whitehouse, along with Congressman Kennedy and Langevin, to discuss development at the Naval Station Newport and the opportunity to get local, union tradesman to build and service construction projects at the Navy facility.  more


Health Care Reform NEW
[6/8/2009] - President Obama has said that any health care legislation coming out of Congress should achieve three primary goals -- lower the cost of services, improve quality and protect consumer choice.  more


Local 51 Charity Golf Tournament NEW
[6/5/2009] - Local 51 and it's members would like to thank everyone who joined us for our first charity golf tournament. Despite the rain it was a fun day and we raised $11,000 for our Community Outreach Fund! Can't wait till next year! more


Why Are Projects Built Union in Rhode Island?
[6/1/2009] - It is due to an unmatched commitment to training that includes state approved training programs for all its crafts, licensed and unlicensed; training requirements that exceed state law requirements for licensed trades; and a $1.5 million investment in training every year. more

Commentary: Power plant will be clean - and good for Brockton
[5/2/2009] - Brockton was built on industry and now, when things are looking really bleak, job losses are staggering and the city is reeling from layoffs, we must build again. The Brockton plant would become the city's biggest taxpayer the day it goes into operation. more


Welcome to the New Website for Plumbers Local 51 !
[5/1/2009] - Business Manager Thomas Handfield, the leadership, and members of Local 51 of the United Association of Plumbers, Pipe Fitters and Steam Fitters would like to welcome you to our newly designed website. On our site you can find out a great deal of information about Local 51 and the United Association. more

Attention Local 51 Members
[5/1/2009] - It is important for all members to contact the hall and update their credentials! If you are out of work this is extremely important. Updating your credentials will ensure you are called when a job opens up that requires your skills. Thank you more

Welcome to UA Local Union No. 51

Local 51 Plumbers, Pipefitters and Refrigeration Technicians are involved in just about every aspect of construction in Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands involving piping in commercial, industrial and residential projects.

When contractors and owners hire craftspeople who are members of Local 51, we make one promise: You are hiring the most highly skilled and best trained plumber, pipefitter or refrigeration expert in the business.
 

That's why we can say with confidence---Done Once. Done Right!

Throughout our great history, we've worked on many high profile projects in working to build Rhode Island and Massachusetts into the great states they are today. We're proud to have worked on projects such as the Providence Place Mall, AmGen, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, and Providence College.

If you're building a new or upgrading your current industrial, commercial, or residential facility, build and service with the Plumbers and Pipefitters of Local 51 by utilizing one of our Signatory Contractors.

Our plumbers "Protect the Health of the Nation" and the highly skilled members of Local 51 are no different. We specialize in both commercial and residential work, and also in back-flow and dye testing.

We encourage you to peruse our website to learn more About Us. We want you to contact us and we can send a member of our team to evaluate your upcoming project, and what separates us from everyone else is our skill and training. Our apprentices go through a rigorous 5-year program on their way to becoming experience journeymen, but the training doesn't end there. We continue to provide upgrade training so that there is no project too complex or small that we cannot fulfill on-time and budget for you!

Contact Us today to learn how you can employ our highly skilled workforce or to become a member of Plumbers Local 51!

 

 
 

 

 

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