| Glaziers 1165 
This is an example of content. Book2.pdf For examples of shining work by the glaziers, glass workers, window cleaners and sign painters of the Glaziers, Architectural Metal and Glass Workers Local 1165, check out these recent projects: Clarian Arnett Medical Center, Unity Medical Center, Chauncey Square, Lafayette Pavilions Retail Center, several buildings at Purdue University and the Battle Ground Middle and Woodland Elementary schools. Members are trained for these and other projects through a four-year apprenticeship program that includes nine months of classroom work and year-round on-the-job training. Apprentices learn all phases of the glass industry, including glass installation, blueprint reading, metal products, sealants, closers, latches, locks, aluminum doors and window systems for commercial and residential buildings. About 20 to 25 applicants are accepted each year. Journeymen continue training at special sessions throughout the year. These include first aid and safety classes.
Members volunteer their time for social service projects, including Habitat for Humanity and Christmas in April, an Indianapolis project that helps low-income homeowners with repairs and renovations. Established: 1937 Members: 500 Indiana counties served: Entire state of Indiana and parts of Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Missouri Membership benefits: Competitive wages, a health and welfare plan that includes eye and dental care, and a pension plan. National association: International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, AFL-CIO, CLC. Ron Zell, Field Representative, Organizer
Steve Shofstall, Business Manager,
Secretary/Treasurer 6501 Massachusetts Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Phone: (317) 542-7617 Fax: (317) 542-7565
rzell@dc91.org; sshofstall@dc91.org |