Steamfitters' Local Union 420 has jurisdiction over ten counties for the installation and service of mechanical systems, and over the entire state for gas pipeline distribution. Members of the local are proud of their craft, proud of their city, and determined to do everything they can to insure the city and its surrounding suburbs will continue to grow and prosper. Members of Local 420 are career-oriented individuals, proud of their heritage, their superior training and the opportunities offered in their field.
Apprentices graduate to become journeymen.
Journeymen become foremen, general foremen, estimators, project managers, or owners of mechanical construction and service companies. Virtually all graduates stay in their trade, even though many now have management positions with contractor organizations.