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John Coefield (June 18, 1869 – February 8, 1940) was an American labor union leader.. Born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, Coefield completed an apprenticeship as a plumber.He worked in various cities before settling in San Francisco, where he joined the Plumbers', Gas Fitters', and Steam Fitters' Association.
Membership in the United Association grew to 6,700 in 1893, but fell to 4,400 by 1897. Yet, by that year 151 local unions were listed on its rolls. Starting in 1898, the construction industry entered a period of expansion and prosperity that lasted until 1914. From 1898 to 1906 the United Association quadrupled its membership.
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers was founded on September 1, 1893. On that day, at a meeting in Chicago, Illinois, representatives from the International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders, which had been organized on October 1, 1880, and the National Brotherhood of Boiler Makers, which had been formed in ...
Steamfitters Local 601, a Milwaukee-based union group comprised of HVAC and refrigeration technicians, pipe welders, pipe fitters and apprentices, is celebrating Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs.
A fatal virus has been discovered in shrews in Alabama, sparking concerns about potential contagion to humans. The Camp Hill virus was discovered by researchers at The University of Queensland.
ESPN picked up its option to broadcast ACC sports through 2036. The conference reportedly will try to settle lawsuits by Florida State and Clemson.
Pipefitters usually begin as helpers or apprentices. Journeyman pipefitters deal with industrial/commercial/marine piping and heating/cooling systems. Typical industrial process pipe is under high pressure, which requires metals such as carbon steel , stainless steel , and many different alloy metals fused together through precise cutting ...
UA Freedom is an Under Armour program that supports the efforts of the Wounded Warrior Project whose mission is to honor, raise awareness, and aid wounded veterans and military service members. [87] UA Win Global is a children's athletics program which focuses on "underserved communities" by enhancing play areas, investing in sports programs ...