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.

Beginning Wednesday, September 5, 2018, the Training Center will be open Monday-Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and  Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. The office will be closed daily for lunch from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. Apprentice Classes begin Wednesday, September 5 and Thursday September 6. Please check the Training Tab for updated Journeyman...