Roofers, Plumbers Affiliate

Stopping just short of uttering the word “merger,” the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers “executed an historic affiliation agreement” with the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters on August 1. It will take effect November 1. Roofers President Kinsey Robinson said his union “will affiliate with the UA,” but both construction unions would keep their autonomy and structure while closely cooperating in training – especially in advanced water conservation -- organizing and other areas. Robinson and Plumbers and Pipefitters President William Hite said that UA’s links to overseas unions in the same field, and particularly to unions that are developing water conservation programs worldwide, played a role in the affiliation agreement.
- PAI

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