Local 144 International

By Anna Guy S ince 1898, Local 144 has represented highly skilled and industriousmen andwomen in the pipefitting and pipe weld- ing industry. In Quebec, Local 144 is an affiliate of the United Asso- ciation—the Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders, and Service Technicians—which represents 340,000 workers across local North American unions. Of that, Local 144 proudly represents 8,000 plumb- ers, pipe welders and pipefitters in the Montreal region. 2 BUSINESS ELITE CANADA | MARCH 2019