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Welcome
FROM THE STATE SECRETARY
BRAD O’CARROLL
Welcome to the new Plumbers Union website. The purpose of this site is to provide a real time environment for dialogue between the Union and its members. Communication is a two way street - we can not only provide you with up-to-date, as it happens information relevant to the industry via our news section but we can also provide you with the means to talk directly to us.
I encourage you to get involved, whether it be a suggestion as how we can do things better or perhaps you would like to share a news story that would benefit us all. The Union can only respond to your needs if we know what they are, so stand up and have your say!
Recent News
New Plumbing Industry Council
March 2010 - Plumbing Industry Council
On 1 March 2010, the Plumbers and Drainers Board was replaced with a new Plumbing Industry Council (PIC). The PIC will continue to operate as an independent statutory body, working to protect public health and safety through Queensland's plumbing and drainage licensing system. Read More
New Incentive Payment for Apprentices
March 2010 - Annie Cowling
Apprentice Incentive Payments from the Federal Government to Australian apprentice plumbers will change from Jan 2010 Read More
BUSS(Q) Named Best Balanced Super Fund
February 2010 - BUSSQ
BUSS(Q) has been named Best Balance Super Fund 2010 by Money magazine in their Best of the Best awards, reflecting the fund's top performance over a number of years Read More
Public Rally Against Privatisation
February 2010 - Plumbers Union
The Bligh Government has arrogantly proceeded with its privatisation plans despite over 80% of Queenslanders opposing the decision.
Read More
Upcoming Training Courses
February 2010 - STIF
The Services Trades Industry Fund has more new courses on offer which are sure to be beneficial in your workplace. For more information on the courses below or for an enrolment form, please phone (07) 3277 4963. Read More
Women in Plumbing - 21st Century Brisbane
February 2010 - Plumbers Union
The Plumbers Union has been making history in a number of ways, including the highly successful Women in Plumbing Program. Recently the program participants created an update of the New York construction photo of the 1930s with their own version. Read More
FEBRUARY 2010 LATE START MEETINGS
February 2010 - Plumbers Union Qld
The Union's next Late Start Meetings will be held on the 16th and 17th February 2010. It is important that all members including sprinkler fitters, plumbers and apprentices attend this industry meeting.... Read More
Walk Against Warming
December 2009 - Craig Darlington - Plumbers Union Qld
The Plumbers Union, as part of the Union Climate Connectors network, will be marching in the Walk Against Warming at 10am this Saturday, 12 December. Come along and show your support for strong action on climate change. Read More
Plumbers Union Qld New President
December 2009 - Brad O'Carroll - Plumbers Union Qld
It gives me a great deal of pleasure to introduce Andrew Battersby (Fuzzy) as the new President of the Plumbers Union Qld. Fuzzy has worked in the construction industry as a Plumber for many many years and is currently working for Kyana Plumbing. Read More
JIST Apprentice Fire Sprinkler Awards
November 2009 - JIST
Joint Industry Services Training, the industry owned training provider, held its 2009 Apprentice Fire Sprinkler Awards Ceremony on Monday 30 November. The awards ceremony provides the industry with the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the efforts and achievements of those apprentices Read More
FROM THE STATE SECRETARY
BRAD O’CARROLL
Welcome to the new Plumbers Union website. The purpose of this site is to provide a real time environment for dialogue between the Union and its members. Communication is a two way street - we can not only provide you with up-to-date, as it happens information relevant to the industry via our news section but we can also provide you with the means to talk directly to us.
I encourage you to get involved, whether it be a suggestion as how we can do things better or perhaps you would like to share a news story that would benefit us all. The Union can only respond to your needs if we know what they are, so stand up and have your say!
Recent News
New Plumbing Industry Council
March 2010 - Plumbing Industry Council
On 1 March 2010, the Plumbers and Drainers Board was replaced with a new Plumbing Industry Council (PIC). The PIC will continue to operate as an independent statutory body, working to protect public health and safety through Queensland's plumbing and drainage licensing system. Read More
New Incentive Payment for Apprentices
March 2010 - Annie Cowling
Apprentice Incentive Payments from the Federal Government to Australian apprentice plumbers will change from Jan 2010 Read More
BUSS(Q) Named Best Balanced Super Fund
February 2010 - BUSSQ
BUSS(Q) has been named Best Balance Super Fund 2010 by Money magazine in their Best of the Best awards, reflecting the fund's top performance over a number of years Read More
Public Rally Against Privatisation
February 2010 - Plumbers Union
The Bligh Government has arrogantly proceeded with its privatisation plans despite over 80% of Queenslanders opposing the decision.
Read More
Upcoming Training Courses
February 2010 - STIF
The Services Trades Industry Fund has more new courses on offer which are sure to be beneficial in your workplace. For more information on the courses below or for an enrolment form, please phone (07) 3277 4963. Read More
Women in Plumbing - 21st Century Brisbane
February 2010 - Plumbers Union
The Plumbers Union has been making history in a number of ways, including the highly successful Women in Plumbing Program. Recently the program participants created an update of the New York construction photo of the 1930s with their own version. Read More
FEBRUARY 2010 LATE START MEETINGS
February 2010 - Plumbers Union Qld
The Union's next Late Start Meetings will be held on the 16th and 17th February 2010. It is important that all members including sprinkler fitters, plumbers and apprentices attend this industry meeting.... Read More
Walk Against Warming
December 2009 - Craig Darlington - Plumbers Union Qld
The Plumbers Union, as part of the Union Climate Connectors network, will be marching in the Walk Against Warming at 10am this Saturday, 12 December. Come along and show your support for strong action on climate change. Read More
Plumbers Union Qld New President
December 2009 - Brad O'Carroll - Plumbers Union Qld
It gives me a great deal of pleasure to introduce Andrew Battersby (Fuzzy) as the new President of the Plumbers Union Qld. Fuzzy has worked in the construction industry as a Plumber for many many years and is currently working for Kyana Plumbing. Read More
JIST Apprentice Fire Sprinkler Awards
November 2009 - JIST
Joint Industry Services Training, the industry owned training provider, held its 2009 Apprentice Fire Sprinkler Awards Ceremony on Monday 30 November. The awards ceremony provides the industry with the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the efforts and achievements of those apprentices Read More
