Bill Text: IL HR0380 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers #1 (Pipe Coverers' Union No. 1) on its 125th anniversary.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-10-24 - Resolution Adopted [HR0380 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HR0380-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to congratulate International Association
of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers #1 (Pipe Coverers'
Union No. 1) on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Pipe Coverers' Union No. 1 has been a leader in
the mechanical insulation industry for over a century, with
the organization currently representing 350 certified members
in western Illinois and eastern Missouri who are trained in
the industry's latest insulation and safety standards; the
organization also has 33 signatory contractors, covering 37
counties in Illinois and 36 counties in Missouri, who provide
the safest and most productive workforce in the bi-state area;
and
WHEREAS, On December 20, 1898, Pipe Coverers' Union No. 1
was first organized in St. Louis, Missouri in response to
insulation workers enduring low wages, poor working
conditions, and no job security; in the subsequent years, the
organization effectively served the purpose for which it was
founded, improving the future of its members, thus providing
inspiration for pipe coverers in other parts of the country;
and

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WHEREAS, Pipe Coverers' Union No. 1 held its inaugural
national convention in St. Louis on July 7, 1903, which was
attended by delegates from local unions in Cleveland, Ohio,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chicago, Illinois, Boston,
Massachusetts, San Francisco, California, and Detroit,
Michigan and resulted in the adoption of the organization's
constitution and bylaws; and
WHEREAS, At its annual convention in 1904, Pipe Coverers'
Union No. 1 adopted the official name of the National
Association of Heat, Frost and General Insulators and Asbestos
Workers of America; the organization also received recognition
as a national union upon obtaining an official charter from
the American Federation of Labor on September 22, 1904; and
WHEREAS, In 1910, Pipe Coverers' Union No. 1 was joined by
several Canadian local unions, leading the organization to
apply for a new charter as an international union and to change
its name to the International Association of Heat & Frost
Insulators and Asbestos Workers; and
WHEREAS, Today, Pipe Coverers' Union No. 1 goes by the
official title of International Association of Heat & Frost
Insulators & Allied Workers #1; and
WHEREAS, Through endurance and relentless pursuit for a

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higher standard of living and better benefits and conditions,
Pipe Coverers' Union No. 1 has endured and overcome a great
deal in its 125-year history, permitting today's members to
enjoy a safe workplace, an excellent hourly wage, superior
health and welfare benefits, and a generous pension;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we congratulate International Association of Heat & Frost
Insulators & Allied Workers #1 (Pipe Coverers' Union No. 1) on
its 125th anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Pipe Coverers' Union No. 1 as an expression of our
esteem and respect.