Business Manager Richard Ghering has scheduled dates in Erie PA at the JATC School NEW
[8/31/2010] - Your Business Manager Rick Ghering will be available all day at the JATC School located in Erie PA on the following dates; Thursday September 9th, and Thursday September 16th and Wednesday, September 22nd.  Should you require his assistance for anything please stop by the Erie School.  The purpose is to be present for any member who wishes to meet with Rick. more

JATC OFFERS AN ORBITAL WELD CLASS
[8/3/2010] - CLICK AND VIEW DATE AND TIME. link

AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2010 JATC CLASSES
[7/29/2010] - CLICK AND VIEW THE JATC CALENDAR OF CLASSES.  CONTACT BRAD TISDALE, TRAINING DIRECTOR AT 724-683-2100 TO SIGN UP FOR THESE CLASSES. link

JATC OFFERS A NEW "FIELD MANUEL"
[7/29/2010] - "THE PLUMBERS'S GUIDE TO THE UNDERGROUND" FIELD MANUAL IS FOR SELL AT A COST OF $25.00 PER MANUAL.  THIS MANUAL OFFERS; TABLES FOR PLUMBING, UNDERGROUND ROUGH IN ILLUSTRATIONS, SIZING, LAYOUT ILLUSTRATIONS, PVC SCH. 40 OFFSETS, NO HUB CAST IRON OFFSETS, SV. CAST IRON OFFSETS AND COMMON PLUMBING ILLUSTRATIONS.  THIS MANUEL CAN BE PURCHASE AT THE JATC OR YOUR LOCAL UNION 47 OFFICE. more

UNITED ASSOCIATION'S DECISION ON "OPENING OF TERRITORY" CREATES NEED FOR CLASSES TO OBTAIN PROPER LICENSING
[7/29/2010] - PLEASE CONTACT YOUR BUSINESS MANAGER, RICHARD A GHERING TO REGISTER FOR TRAINING CLASSES THAT WILL ENABLE YOU TO PASS THE EXAMS REQUIRED BY ALLEGHENY COUNTY TO ACHIEVE THE PROPER LICENSING. OUR BROTHER LOCAL 27 WILL OFFER THE APPROPRIATE CLASSES REQUIRED.  more

ALLEN LITTLE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
[6/30/2010] - Allen Little Charity Golf Classic is seeking partcipants, sponsors and advertisers to help make this event a successful charitable fund raiser for Allen's Favorite Cause.  Click and view the registration form with all the details. link

JATC IS SEEKING ADDITIONAL PART TIME INSTRUCTORS
[6/29/2010] - JATC's Training Instructor Brad Tisdale is currently seeking additional instructors.  Click and view link

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
[5/31/2010] - You may contact Brian Hrinko @ 814-402-1136 or e-mail @ bhrinko@gmail.com in helping to establish a Chapter of IAPMO. Click the link to reference exactly what IAPMO has to offer. Or for further information you may visit their website: www.iapmo.org link

INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR NEW "BENNY VISA" DEBIT CARD FOR YOUR "MRA"
[4/9/2010] - Click on the link and view the detailed instructions on the activation and usage of your new "debit card" for your Medical Reimbursement Account (MRA).  This improvement was designed to access your MRA effortlessly.  link

Native Energy Auditors
[3/1/2010] - Rich Benkowski instructs tribes from all across the country.  Click to view. link

PLAN FOR A BETTER TOMORROW - CLICK ON THE WELLNESS PROGRAM CATEGORY
[1/22/2010]

AK GREEN CARD
[1/22/2010] - Anyone requiring an AK Green Card for site specific employment with AK Steel may acquire a card by calling 724-284-2224. more

NEW BENEFITS
[1/13/2010] - All active members and retirees check out the new benefits offered at NO COST TO YOU! SUBMIT ONLINE YOUR BENEFICIARY CARD FOR YOUR $3,000.00 ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT BENEFIT.  CLICK THE "LINK" THEN AT THE BOTTOM OF PAGE 1 YOU WILL FIND THE UPDATED WEBSITE TO RESPOND ONLINE. link

IRS announces 2010 decrease in the Business Standard Mileage Rates
[1/4/2010] - Beginning on January 1, 2010, the business standard mileage rate will decrease from .55 cents to .50 cents. link

CREDIT UNION (ERIE LOCATION ONLY) NEW HOURS
[12/17/2009] - Erie's West Penn P&P Federal Credit Union has new operating hours effective January 1st 2010. The following hours are for the Erie location only: Monday - 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday - 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Friday - 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. more

New Regulations on Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) Application
[12/7/2009] - Due to the new federal regulations for the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Local 47's Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) has been modified to the new regulations. Access to the Blue Cross website and to the online Health Risk Appraisal application, are  accessible once again. Anyone who has already completed the HRA should have already received an updated HRA application from GemGroup.  The updated application needs to be executed and returned to GemGroup.  The new deadline has been extended to December 31, 2009 due to the revision. You may also contact GemGroup @ 800-242-8923 or the local union office and request a revised HRA application. We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause you however, it is the result of the new federal regulations which just became effective. more

One Of Our Own
[11/30/2009] - Frank Bovalino has entered the race for the 15th Legislative District in 2010.  more

Your Local 47's Donations at Work
[11/18/2009] - Click and view the sincere and heartfelt thank you from Jensen-Landis, Jr. Memorial Open. link

ERIE'S NEW APPRENTICESHIP SCHOOL
[11/16/2009] - Click on the "Photo Gallery" to view pictures of Local 47's new apprenticeship school located in Erie PA.  A special thank you to Dave Chiotti for providing the pictures. more

UPDATE YOUR BENEFICIARIES
[9/4/2009] - This is a perfect time to make sure you have the correct beneficiaries on file.  Marriages, divorces, births or deaths may alter your choice in your beneficiary.  Take time and make sure these documents are accurate and up-to-date. more

New Look for Local Union 47
[8/12/2009] - Thanks to Dave Chiotti member of Local Union 47 and instructor of the JATC, our union office building has our FIRST SIGN since the formation of Plumbers and Steamfitters Monaca Office in 1968.  Dave's accomplishment is an impressive piece of art.  (It even lights up at night!!!)  His skill of a certified welder and dedication acknowledges that Local Union 47 has produced some of the finest in our trade.  Thanks again Dave, for a job well done. link

2009 LU 47's Family Picnic Pictures here to view
[7/31/2009] - Check out the Photo Gallery. This year's family picnic was a huge hit.  Food, Fun & Family created a great atmosphere amd everyone involved had a great day. Hope to see all of you next year. A special thanks to Dave Chiotti and his wife for taking pictures.                                                                                   more

Click on the Wellness Program and view the Immunization Schedule for 18 year olds and under.
[7/30/2009]

DUES PAYMENTS
[7/8/2009] - AVOID REINSTATEMENTS FEES AND/OR EXPLUSION FEES more

WEINGARTEN RIGHTS
[6/5/2009] - Click on the "Membership News" category and view your "Rights" as a union member. more

WELLNESS PROGRAM
[6/2/2009] - CHECK OUT THE 'WELLNESS PROGRAM" LOCATED UNDER LU47 CATEGORIES.  REGISTER TO ACTIVATE YOUR FINANCIAL SAVINGS AND PROMOTE A HEALTHIER YOU! more

Click here to download the Authorization for the Fraternal Fund.
[4/30/2009] - Your Local is asking that all members execute a Fraternal Fund Authorization Form.  At $.05 cents an hour for a 40 hour week it only costs you a $2.00 deduction.  Individually it is a small donation but in numbers it has helped your Brothers and Sisters in times of hardship.  Won't you please sign and show your Solidarity. link

Green Awareness
[4/21/2009] - Local Union 47 is the first UA Local to offer Green Awareness training and certification.  View photos from the photo gallery of training and certification held in both Erie and Beaver County.  The UA provided the training trailer used in our Green Awareness class. more

UNITED STATES GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL REGISTRATION
[3/20/2009] - LU 47 MEMBERS REGISTER NOW!  We are on our way to become the skilled-trades leader of the Green Building Movement.  Register now and let the USGBC know the United Assoication's commitment and more importantly Local Union 47's commitment to Green Building and Green Building Servicing.  link

NEWS FOR MEMBERS:
[12/31/2008] - Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) - Go to the TWIC Web Site for more information. more

2008 PINS & CERTIFICATES
[11/24/2008] - CHECK OUT THE "PHOTO GALLERY" FOR THE PICTURES OF THIS YEAR'S RECEPIENTS.A SPECIAL "THANK YOU" TO JEFF FRYE FOR TAKING THE PHOTOS. more