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UA Local Union 597 Opens New Training Center
July 1, 2005

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.
