1240 Massachusetts Ave. Boston, MA : On Thursday June 15th Plumbers Local 12 welcomed what is most likely the biggest apprentice class that we have ever taken. Reflective of the growth of the commercial business as well as the residential division this has allowed us to create more opportunity to bring new members into the ranks of the Local.

This was a very special night in which these new members brought their families to share in the experience. The union hall that night had most likely over 200 people in attendance. Light refreshments were served.

The swearing in of these new apprentices was officiated by Local 12 President Bobby McCarthy and Business Manager Harry Brett. After the official ceremony the new members and their families were able to tour the Training Facility.

“You have been given a great opportunity here at Local 12 and I strongly encourage you to take full advantage of the instructors and the school over the next five years” said Business Manager Brett. “There is no other plumbing training like this anywhere in Massachusetts!”.

Local 12 has over sixty contractors that employ its members on any given day and being sure that they are able to employ the most highly trained plumbers and apprentices in the industry is key to every ones success. The Greater Boston Plumbing Contractors Association and Local 12 have always enjoyed a great working relationship.

The new residential division has really taken off. “Local 12 is really excited to be doing more of this work, for many of the plumbers and apprentices that do this, it’s the first time they have had access to health insurance and a pension plan that does not come out of their pay” said Harry Brett. “This is  why the best of the industry is coming to Local 12”.

Plumbers Local 12’s training program has consistently enjoyed a retention rate of over 95% and has produced roughly 500 new journeyman and women just over the last 5 years. We are training the workforce of the future at Local 12.

We wish them all the best as they start their plumbing career!