“We visit every trade school in the
province and talk to the students about
local 144,” says Morissette. “Right now,
we represent 90 per cent of plumbers
and pipe fitters and 99 per cent of pipe
welders. They know our history and that
Local 144 is a pioneering group in our
industry and that is why our represen-
tation numbers are as high as they are
here. We offer a good service, and we
ensure our members are always very well
represented.”
Community First
Local 144 thinks outside its own walls,
and conscientiously operates in a way
that is beneficial to both workers and
business owners and contractors. “We
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