Five Questions: Ted Kuczynski, former ITI administrator
Ted Kuczynski’s life set out on its course from the moment he joined Sheet Metal Workers Local 18’s apprenticeship program in 1971. He began teaching part time soon after his…
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Sheet metal Explorer Post introduces high schoolers to trade
FAIRFAX, Va. – There is a time, once a month, where apprentices at Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 36 in St. Louis are the teachers instead of the students. It’s…
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HVAC Fire Life Safety should be of concern for commercial buildings
Unionized sheet metal workers educate officials, HVAC contractors on importance of inspection, maintenance of smoke, fire dampers FAIRFAX, Va. – On Nov. 21, 1980, 85 people died at the 26-floor…
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CBS Evening News features sheet metal apprentices, training
FROM THE DESK OF: JAMES SHOULDERS On Sunday, CBS Evening News ran an extremely positive story on JATC Local 17 in Boston entitled, “Apprenticeships Better Than College for Some.” It…
Read More Top 12 detailers from around the country compete for grand prize
Sheet metal detailers vie for new motorcycle during international competition LAS VEGAS – The International Training Institute (ITI) recently announced 12 of the nation’s top detailers have tested and qualified…
Read More Welding a viable option for women seeking life-long career
Three women talk about career, need for more females in sheet metal industry ALEXANDRIA, Va. – When it comes to sheet metal welders, the adage “anything you can do, I…
Read More Sheet metal workers get educated to keep working
Testing, adjusting and balancing certification fills niche for Michigan workers ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Matt O’Rourke and Mike Stolber of Michigan took their sheet metal careers into their own hands when…
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Secretary of Labor appoints union sheet metal administrator to committee
Batykefer represents employees, industry for first-ever sheet metal appointment ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Gary Batykefer, administrative director for the Sheet Metal Occupational Health Trust (SMOHIT), was one of eight new members…
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