Union News

2 Jun 2023

Join the Boston Area Premiere of “Americonned” – A Must-Watch Film on Income Inequality

2023-06-02T14:14:46-04:00June 2nd, 2023|Union News|

Brothers and Sisters, We invite you to the Boston area premiere of the thought-provoking documentary "Americonned" on Monday, June 5 at 7:15 p.m. at Coolidge Corner Theatre. This movie sheds light on the critical issue of income inequality in the United States, and we believe it's essential for all of us to come together and

29 May 2023

On Memorial Day, we honor those whose service keeps us free

2023-05-26T13:11:44-04:00May 29th, 2023|Union News|

Brothers and Sisters, On Memorial Day, Local 537 honors all the soldiers and their families who have made the ultimate sacrifice for us. Today, we pause to extend our gratitude to the brave military heroes who have died in the line of duty to protect our freedoms. Our national day of remembrance is felt most

4 May 2023

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2023!

2023-05-04T10:41:11-04:00May 4th, 2023|Union News|

Brothers and Sisters, On April 21, Local 537 was proud to celebrate the graduation of 93 apprentices. Over the past five years in our program, these individuals have learned the necessary skills and expertise to succeed as pipefitters, welders, and HVAC/ R technicians. We're so proud of all they have achieved and to recognize

3 May 2023

Celebrating National Skilled Trades Day on May 3, 2023

2023-05-03T11:44:46-04:00May 3rd, 2023|Union News|

Brothers and Sisters, We're excited to recognize and celebrate National Skilled Trades Day on May 3, 2023. As Pipefitters Local 537, we are proud to be part of a community of skilled workers who build and maintain our infrastructure and keep our economy running strong. At Local 537, we are especially proud of our skilled

1 May 2023

Celebrating labor on International Workers’ Day

2023-05-01T12:21:14-04:00May 1st, 2023|Union News|

Brothers and Sisters, On International Workers' Day, we celebrate workers, the labor movement, and the efforts of all who came before us. Local 537 is proud to stand with our union Brothers and Sisters to fight to protect workers' rights. Every day, these actions bring us closer to a brighter future for the next generation.

21 Apr 2023

Tell your legislator: Ensure proper licensing for refrigeration technicians

2023-04-21T14:36:08-04:00April 21st, 2023|Union News|

Brothers and Sisters, We all know that with proper training and oversight, workers who install and maintain refrigeration systems can install efficient, environmentally-friendly systems and save consumers and business owners money, but there is currently no licensing requirement in Massachusetts for under 10 ton systems. A proposed bill, An Act relative to refrigeration technicians, would

12 Apr 2023

Read the spring newsletter for news and updates from Local 537

2023-04-12T10:23:24-04:00April 12th, 2023|Union News|

Brothers and Sisters, The Local 537 spring newsletter, which features the latest updates from our union, is now available to read on our website! This season's edition features highlights from current job sites, our blood drive with the Red Cross, recent events, and more. This newsletter is a great resource to share some of the

13 Mar 2023

Join us for the St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade

2023-03-13T15:11:33-04:00March 13th, 2023|Union News|

Brothers and Sisters, Local 537 will be taking part in the 2023 South Boston St. Patrick's Day/Evacuation Day Parade. On behalf of the 537 Parade Committee, I’d like to invite you to join the festivities and participate in this year's parade. This great event takes place on Sunday, March 19 and we look forward to