Business Details
Union Plumbers & Steamfitters Training and Services in Evansville, IN
Established in 1900, Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 136 has served southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois for over a century. Our union represents approximately 1,800 skilled professionals dedicated to excellence in plumbing and steamfitting. We operate state-of-the-art training centers in Evansville and Bloomington, Indiana, ensuring our members receive rigorous hands-on and classroom instruction. Our commitment to quality guarantees projects completed on time, on budget, and to the highest industry standards. We advocate for fair wages, comprehensive benefits, and safe working conditions for all members. Our apprenticeship program invests over $20,000 per apprentice through five years of supervised work and 246 hours of annual classroom training.As a union, we protect workers' rights through legally binding collective bargaining agreements and grievance procedures. Our members benefit from ongoing health and safety training, pension plans, and dental/health insurance negotiated through collective efforts. We actively organize unrepresented workers to elevate industry standards across manufacturing, energy, and construction sectors. With a legacy of 11 founding members, we continue advancing the piping industry's future while preserving its proud traditions.
Services
Apprenticeship Training
Journeyman Certification
Union Contract Negotiation
OSHA Safety Training
ARSC Card Issuance
Details
- Year established: 1900
Highlights and features
- We offer 120+ years of union industry leadership and expertise
- Our members complete 8,500+ hours of supervised training over five years
- We guarantee code-compliant workmanship with on-time delivery
- Our apprenticeship program includes 246 annual classroom instruction hours
- We negotiate comprehensive health, pension, and safety benefits for members
Services
Apprenticeship Training
Our five-year apprenticeship program combines 8,500+ hours of supervised on-site work with 246 annual classroom hours. Apprentices learn under experienced journeymen while earning competitive wages through collective bargaining agreements. The curriculum covers applied mathematics, technical skills, and safety protocols required for modern plumbing and steamfitting careers.
Union Representation
We protect members' rights through collective bargaining agreements that ensure fair wages, health benefits, and pension plans. Our grievance procedures provide legal recourse against unjust workplace practices while negotiating improved working conditions across manufacturing, energy, and construction sectors.
OSHA Safety Training
Certified instructors deliver OSHA-10 Hour Training programs covering hazard recognition, fall protection, and emergency protocols. Our members receive ongoing safety education to maintain compliance with federal regulations and reduce workplace accidents in high-risk industrial environments.
People
Jason Blondin
Training Director
Overseeing apprenticeship programs with 20+ years of union training experience. Manages curriculum development and industry partnerships to maintain high educational standards.
Klint Luebbehusen
Assistant Training Director
Supports training operations with expertise in technical instruction and program administration. Ensures apprentices receive comprehensive skills development aligned with industry requirements.
Caitlin Haskins
Office Manager
Coordinates administrative operations and member services. Maintains organizational efficiency while supporting training programs and union member needs.
Questions
How do I apply for apprenticeship training?
Contact our Evansville Training Center at 812.424.5212 to obtain application requirements including WorkKeys scores, transcripts, and drug testing procedures.
What benefits do union members receive?
Members receive health/dental insurance, pension plans, job security protections, and ongoing professional development through negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
Are there membership requirements?
Applicants must be 18+, hold a high school diploma or GED, pass WorkKeys exams, and complete a 10-panel drug test prior to acceptance.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois, with training centers located in Evansville and Bloomington, Indiana.
