Plumbers & Fitters Local 675The Plumbers & Fitters Local 675 provides the stamp of pride and quality on every project undertaken – from power plants, water treatment plants, oil refineries, hospitals, government and commercial buildings, hotels and luxury resorts, and high-rise condominiums to single-family homes in residential neighborhoods

Mission StatementThe Plumbers & Fitters Union, Local 675’s core purpose is to initiate members of the trade and associated branches for mutual assistance, protection and the efficient performance of our respective skills.

Our mission is to maximize our value to employers by providing qualified and highly skilled craftsmen trained to meet the challenges of fast-paced technological advancements.

With this spirit of determination and pride, Local 675 pledges…

To stand firmly together to protect the rights of the working man and woman, and also the safety and well-being of Hawaii’s consumers and communities…

To discover new opportunities that will serve to advance the welfare of our entire membership…

To broaden our exploration and understanding of the global community.

Historical Data Founded in 1919 with 50 members, the Plumbers & Fitters Local 675 received its charter from the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada.

AffiliationThe Plumbers & Fitters Local 675 is a member of the Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO (BTC).  The Hawaii BTC is an umbrella organization of 16 separate trade unions.

Officers

Business Manager/ Financial Secretary-Treasurer	Reginald V. Castanares, Jr.
President	Donovan Lewis
Vice President	Valentino Ceria
Recording Secretary	Tracy Tanouye
Sentry	David Kamakea, III

Skill Areas Union members hold specialized skills in plumbing, pipefitting, refrigeration, air conditioning, fire sprinkler systems, and welding.  The Union provides extensive training and certification to members through the Plumbers & Fitters prestigious training facilities that offer hands-on and classroom training, including video distance learning.

ExpertiseOur members are highly trained in service, new construction, repair, and renovation work in several key areas including:

*Plumbing & Heating	*Medical Gas Systems
*Air Conditioning/Refrigeration	*Power Plant Systems
*Fire Protection Systems	*DDC/Pneumatic Control Systems
*Hazardous Waste Systems	*Waste Water Sewage Treatment
*Oil & Gas Refineries	*Steam/Condensate Systems
*Solar Systems	*Irrigation/Lawn Sprinkler Systems
*Pipe Welding

Certification programs are also available, from backflow prevention, medical gas, CFC and Hazzwopper training to First-Aid and CPR training.

Apprenticeship5-year program, 10,000 work hours on-the-job training, plus ten semesters of related classroom instruction.