By Anna Guy
S
ince 1898, Local 144 has
represented highly skilled and
industriousmen andwomen in
the pipefitting and pipe weld-
ing industry. In Quebec, Local
144 is an affiliate of the United Asso-
ciation—the Union of Plumbers, Fitters,
Welders, and Service Technicians—which
represents 340,000 workers across local
North American unions. Of that, Local
144 proudly represents 8,000 plumb-
ers, pipe welders and pipefitters in the
Montreal region.
24 BUSINESS ELITE CANADA | MARCH 2019