If you wanted to travel around Champaign-Urbana in 1899, chances are you rode in a horse-drawn carriage, a streetcar, or walked. Most homes were heated by coal-burning furnaces, though a fortunate few enjoyed the warmth of coal-fired steam boilers. Water was brought to homes through wooden mains that were in the process of being replaced by cast-iron pipe.
The individual services connecting water to homes and businesses were made of lead. Indoor toilets were slowly being adopted and greater care taken to prevent contamination of water supplies by raw sewage. All in all it was a very different world than the one we enjoy today. Yet even back then-over a century ago-workers recognized the necessity of protecting their jobs and their rights.
For those in the pipe trades, this meant becoming members of the United Association of Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Steam Fitters and Steam Fitters Helpers, who organized Local 149 here in Champaign-Urbana in 1899.
The individual services connecting water to homes and businesses were made of lead. Indoor toilets were slowly being adopted and greater care taken to prevent contamination of water supplies by raw sewage. All in all it was a very different world than the one we enjoy today. Yet even back then-over a century ago-workers recognized the necessity of protecting their jobs and their rights.
For those in the pipe trades, this meant becoming members of the United Association of Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Steam Fitters and Steam Fitters Helpers, who organized Local 149 here in Champaign-Urbana in 1899.
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Shall provide a nonrefundable $20 cash fee at the time of test session before receiving test. J.A.C. Plumbers & Pipefitters Local # 149 will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older.
Applications will not be considered if necessary documents have not been received. Must be high school graduate or have a GED. Must have at least two years high school math with a passing grade. Must provide high school transcripts or equivalent. Can provide letter from guidance counselor stating you are on track to graduate in Spring of 2021.
Your background and work history will be discussed with you during your interview. Please answer all questions prior to the interview. 1. Placed on probation or terminated for poor job performance? 2. Disciplined or discharged for violating a safety rule? 3. Disciplined or fired for insubordination?
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