
The United Association Pipefitters' Local Union 597 recently dedicated its new Pipefitters' Training Center in Mokena, Ill.

UA Local 597 opened a new $15 million training center in Mokena, Ill. Dignitaries on hand included (from left): UA General President William Hite; Stephen Lamb, executive vice president, MCA of Chicago; Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich; and James Buchanan, business manager, Local 597.
The four-year apprenticeship program is split between day and night classes. The center also offers continuing education for journeymen workers.
