All Local 290 Training Centers have been closed and all Journeyman Training classes have been cancelled until further notice. Training Center staff is working on a limited basis. Journeyman classes will be rescheduled, when possible, to a later date. Best wishes to all!

The solar heating and cooling system plumbing installer and journeyman plumber licenses are scheduled to expire on April 1, 2020. Due to the Coronavirus/Covid-19 response, license holders may encounter difficulties complying with the license renewal requirements. The division recognizes that these issues are outside the control of license holders and has decided to extend the...

With new guidance from the CDC, pertaining to large events and mass gatherings recommend to canceled or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more. This recommendation is made in an attempt to reduce the introduction of the virus into new communities and to slow the spread. To keep in accordance with this...

A celebration of life will be held for Duane Homer Hickson on February 23rd , 12:00 pm at the Springfield Training Center at 2861 Pierce Pkwy Springfield OR. Duane was a member for almost 48 years, having initiated as a Steamfitter Apprentice into Local 481 in 1972. He dutifully served as a Local 290 Organizer...

First nights of classes for Monday/Wednesday apprentice classes will be Wednesday, September 4th; Tuesday/Thursday apprentices classes will begin Thursday, September 5th. All classes are 6-9 pm. All book/Registration fees due no later than first night of class.