VOTE! JAN.19 MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL ELECTION FOR U.S. SENATE
[1/15/2010] - Martha Coakley Will Continue Sen. Kennedy's Legacy of Fighting for Working Families. more

Local 51 would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
[12/22/2009]

Proposed R.I. law would limit use of apprentices on public projects
[12/16/2009] - The bill would limit the number of apprentices employed on certain building projects by requiring that a higher share of more experienced journeymen workers be hired. link

The Truth About The EFCA!
[10/26/2009] - The Employee Free Choice Act will help strengthen our economy by making it easier for working people to bargain for better wages, benefits, and job security. It's just what our economy needs. Please watch this video! link

Rally for the Mass Casino
[10/18/2009] - On October 29th @ 8am Local 51 has a very, very important Rally for the Casino in mass. The Rally will be at the State House in Boston. Every trade and Local Union will be in attendance. The support from every member is needed, because The Casino will be a huge benefit to Local 51 and important to our future. For more info contact Business Agent: Bill DeMello. Thank you! more

Study: Power plant a big local boost
[10/13/2009] - Undeterred by its opponents, including most of the city's leaders, the company that wants to build a 350-megawatt power plant in Brockton has released an economic-impact study that for the first time addresses the potential ripple effect of its proposed $350 million-plus investment in the area. link

Helmets to Hardhats Launches 'Good to Go' Site for Returning Troops
[10/12/2009] - Helmets to Hardhats helps match vets and soon-to-be vets with apprenticeship and training programs offered by the BCTD's 15 unions. Veterans can use their G.I. Bill education benefits as they complete the certified apprentice programs. Helmets to Hardhats has helped more than 5,000 military vets find new careers as electricians, plumbers, roofers and other skilled trades. link

A Reality Check on Health Care Reform!
[10/1/2009] - Watch the Video from Vice President Joe Biden. Reality Check video features Vice President Joe Biden addressing the biggest whopper of all: that our health insurance system works just fine and Americans don't care about reform. Nothing could be further from the truth. link

Local 51 Goes to Washington
[8/31/2009] - 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

Over A Thousand Vie For Plumbers Union Apprenticeship
[8/25/2009] - Over a thousand New Yorkers filled the streets of Queens this weekend in the hopes of receiving a coveted plumbers union apprenticeship. link

Health Care Reform
[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
[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

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

Brockton Power Plant Rally! Set For Tomorrow April 21 at 6 PM.
[4/20/2009] - Brockton Power Plant Rally is scheduled for tomorrow April 21 at 6 PM. The rally will take place at Brockton City Hall. For more info contact the hall and speak to Bill Demello. You can use the link to find directions on how to get to City Hall. - Thank you! Please make every attempt to attend, we need a big turnout! link

In Obama, Labor Finds the Support It Expected
[3/3/2009] - Labor is pinning its biggest hopes on the passage of the Employee Free Choice Act, a bill that unions hope will add millions of new members by giving workers the right to union recognition as soon as a majority of employees at a workplace sign pro-union cards. link

Information About The Stimulus Bill Concerning The Building Trades
[2/23/2009] - While there is no easy solution, and the road back to recovery is going to take years, President Obama is taking unprecedented steps to try to repair our nation's plight.  more

Station Fire Memorial Foundation
[2/20/2009] - Business Manager Tom Handfield and the members of UA Local 51 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union have reached out to the friends and family of the Station Fire Victims to show their support.  more

MASSACHUSETTS ENERGY FACILITIES SITING BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES BROCKTON CLEAN ENERGY
[1/30/2009] - The Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) today unanimously approved Brockton Clean Energy's petition to site a $350,000,000 clean-burning natural gas facility in Brockton, in a ruling that declared the project safe for residents and its siting respectful to local minority populations.  more

Union Rally For Brockton Power Plant A Success!
[1/28/2009] - Rally was a huge success with over 500 workers and family members. Special thanks to Bill DeMello, Local 51 Business Agent, for lighting the fire under everyone to make this rally happen. more

Change has come to America and Whithouse.gov
[1/22/2009] - Check out www.whitehouse.gov/ for all the latest on the different things that are happening at the White House. You can watch the video of President Obama delivering his Inaugural Address, read about the his economic agenda, and see the agenda on energy & the environment. There's a great deal of info about the happenings at the White House on the site. Check it out! link

Rally to support the Brockton Power Plant
[1/1/2009] - *Please Note New Date For Rally: The Rally was scheduled for the 12th and has changed to January 20th. Local 51 is leading a rally for all building trades in front of Brockton City Hall at 6:00pm. more

Local 51 JAT upcoming classes
[12/21/2008] - Sign up now for Medical Gas, Mass. Journeyman, and IAPMO Mass. Plumbing Continuing Education Classes which are being held in January and February. more