News and Events

Local 130 Happenings

New Application Process
First-Time City Plumbing License

The Chicago Department of Buildings is pleased to announce a service improvement that is being implemented by the Bureau of Trade Licensing and Registration. These improvements will increase both the speed and efficiency with which the Department processes first-time license applications for the following trades:

• Journeymen Plumbers

Commencing on September 1, 2010, all applications filed by first-time applicants will be processed by Continental Testing Services. To make the process easier for our members, you can download the first-time journeyman application by clicking the link below.

Click here for Journeymen Application

Please print, complete and mail the first-time journeyman license application to the address shown below:

City of Chicago
Journeymen Plumbers License Application
P.O. Box# 388249
Chicago, IL 60638-8249

For tradesman already holding a City license, renewal of your existing license will continue to be performed online at the Department of Buildings website at www.cityofchicago.org/buildings.

Should you have any questions regarding first-time applications for these trades, please call (1-800 359-1313) or email tradelicensing@continentaltesting.com.

T.J. Albergo, 1st place winner of the 2010 U.A. International Apprentice Contest (center). Pictured Above with William P. Hite, U.A. General President (left) and James T. Sullivan, Business Manager of Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local 130.

T.J. Albergo is number one!

T.J. Albergo is the number one apprentice plumber in the entire United States! Congratulations T.J.!

New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Effective 8/1/10

We are pleased to announce Plumbers’ Local 130 U.A. and the Plumbing Contractors Association of Chicagoland have negotiated a new three year Collective Bargaining Agreement.

1st year 3.25% ($2.05)
2nd year 3.25% ($2.15)
3rd year 3.25% ($2.20)

These numbers reflect a 3.25% package increase.

In terms of contribution reports there will be no retroactivity. The rates are effective as of August 1st, 2010.

New Wage and Fringe Benefit Package

The new Wage and Fringe Benefit Package effective August 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011 is now available.

more info > New Wage and Fringe Benefit Package

New Contribution Reports

The new Local 130 Contractor Remittance Reports effective August 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011 are now available.

more info > New Contribution Reports

License Renewal Process Moves Online

The Chicago Department of Buildings’ License Bureau reported an important service improvement that should make license renewal efforts for plumbing contractors more convenient and efficient. Effective immediately, electrical contractors and supervising electricians, plumbing contractors, journeymen plumbers, apprentices and masonry contractors with “A” and “B” and “C” licenses will be able to take advantage of the Department’s new Online License Renewal System. Use of the new online license renewal system is mandatory for upcoming renewals for calendar year 2010-11.

If you have not already renewed your license, you must log into the online licensing renewal system and renew your license. The City of Chicago has extended the renewal deadline to June 30, 2010, to provide you with sufficient time to explore the Web site and complete the online renewal process. Simply log onto the City of Chicago Online Permits page, (no later than June 30th, 2010,). You will then be prompted to create a new login number for your account if you do not already have an existing online permitting login. Please click the link below for instructions on how to create a new account.

more info > Chicago License Renewal

Joliet Office Classes

The Joliet Office is offering many classes of interest to 130 members, such as O.S.H.A 10 and 30 Hour Classes, State Test Preparation classes, Hilti Fire Caulk Sleeve Systems Certification and many others.

Joliet Office Classes > Joliet Office Events

Local 130, UA Service Members

With honor and gratitude, we salute all Local 130, UA members for their service to our country, past and present.

Brother Scott E. Allen
Brother Michael Coughlin, U.S. Army
Brother Robert Dills
Brother Patrick L. Fissette, U.S Navy
Brother Daniel J. Klein, U.S Army
Brother Wayne Mutnansky, U.S Army
Brother Michael C. Wolowinski, U.S Army

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