If you’re a Plasterer in the Southern Ohio area and you’re looking for an opportunity to unionize and take advantage of some great opportunities, Local 132 is the place for you. We offer excellent opportunities to our union members, and we’re always looking for new ways to help our members grow and succeed. If you’re interested in learning more about Local 132, or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us today!
Why Choose Local 132?
When you join Local 132, you’re not just joining a union – you’re joining a family. We’re dedicated to helping our members succeed, and we’ll do everything we can to help you reach your goals. Contact us today to learn more about what Local 132 can do for you! We are Local 132 — Proud, Strong, and United. Let’s work together and continue building the future of Southern Ohio Plastering.
Union Benefits
As a Local 132 member, you’ll have access to:
Earnings — A trade union member makes more earnings throughout his or her career than an individual in the same industry who is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. We ensure that you receive a decent wage, appropriate employment conditions, workplace rights, and safe working conditions for each member.
Health Insurance (Health and Welfare) — The union provides health coverage to all of its members, both to protect them and their families. We are a self-insured group with a large presence in the state of Ohio, which enables us to be considered a self-insured group.
Retirement (Pension Plan) — Retirement may be a frightening concept for some, but it does not have to be with you. We’ll work hard on your behalf to make sure you have a good pension plan when you retire. Your pension will give you and your loved ones the security you desire until the end of your life.
Education and Training — Constant learning and training are required for any progress in the sector. As a member, you will have access to numerous ways to stay up to date on the newest developments and trends in your industry. If you are just getting started in your career, we provide several apprenticeship options to ensure that you receive the most opportunities for success possible.
Feel Confident in your Career
In these difficult times, it is more important than ever to have a reliable source of income. Local 132 provides its members with the stability they need to weather any storm. With a Local 132 membership, you can feel confident knowing that you have job security and an excellent benefits package. When you partner with us, you have the opportunity to be
Covered fully with our excellent benefits package
Partner with the biggest contractors in the area, establishing job opportunities
Establish bonus opportunities, helping members earn more
Provide networking opportunities, giving members the chance to make connections
Give members a chance to vote and have a voice in their future
Offer monthly meetings, helping keep members up to date on the latest industry trends and much more!
Local 132 is the perfect choice for Southern Ohio Plasterers who are looking for an opportunity to improve their skill set, earn a better wage, and receive excellent benefits. Don’t wait — contact us today and find out how Local 132 can help you reach your goals. We are proud to represent the plastering industry in Southern Ohio, and we’re always looking for new members to join our family. Whether you’re just getting started in your career or you’re a seasoned veteran, we want you on our team! Contact us today to learn more about what Local 132 can do for you.
Plasterer work has been around for centuries and is as durable and long-lasting as the ancient pyramids and can also serve as a delicate and decorative ornamental cornice in a museum. During the early years, gypsum and hair (normally horse hair) was introduced to add strength and endurance to plaster. Research shows that many of the modern tools in the present day are not far from the design, shape and intention of those early tools for plastering techniques. Today’s Plaster and its related products are more refined and resilient than ever and are used as a building material for interior and exterior applications.
Plasterers are inspired creative artisans in the true sense of the word, and their work is not repetitive, dull or boring. Plaster today is used to provide sound proofing, insulation properties, fire resistance and decorative ornamentation. The Plasterer must be knowledgeable and able to adapt to meet the challenges of the daily demands for the varied plaster jobsites and atypical applications on each project.
In order to have a lasting and long-term result, the interior plastering process starts with the correct preparation of the plastering materials for the walls or ceilings. This is followed by the prep of the surface for the plaster application. The method of applying the plaster must be maintained in order for the final product to be plumb and level. The tool called a hawk is used to hold the plaster that is for immediate use and the trowel is used for the actual application of the product. The Plasterer applies the product according to specifications and blueprints for the projects. What was old is new again with the revival of techniques to impart visual interest and textures producing faux brick, stone and wood which may be used for both interior and exterior applications. Plasterers may use specialty finishes such as colored plaster and venetian plaster for design aesthetic and visual interest. Plasters also add the finish coat to the surfaces of swimming pools.
For exterior work, Portland cement is among the most enduring and widely used material due to its strength, durability and weather resistant properties. Another system that is used especially in warmer climates is Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems (EIFS) is also known as synthetic stucco. It is used for the outside face of structures and must be architecturally designed and installed as a system with the installer trained and sometimes even certified in its’ properties. EIFS is appealing for customers due to the ability to add architectural detail in any project using the EIFS itself to mold and shape into any configuration.
Through the years, Plaster was recognized as a protection from fires, and its shielding value was demonstrated in the many fires throughout the early years in Europe. Today, fire insulation is a mill mixed material that is sprayed on using a plastering gun. Using a Fireproofing system allows a better fire resistant rating, but does not necessarily deem the structure fireproof.
As in many choices in the construction arena, finishing concrete can be both challenging and rewarding. A Plasterer must be able to tolerate exposure to all type of conditions and be physically able to tolerate repetitive motions for this occupation. It is also a satisfying and worthwhile career that offers you a respectful living wage, health insurance for you and your family and a pension plan for a comfortable and respectable retirement.
Additionally, many of the projects that Plasterers work on are renovations and restorations of old buildings that were crafted hundreds of years ago. The Plasterers enjoy bringing these projects back to life with the same skill, expertise and workmanship as their ancestors. The Plasterers artistic and inventive vocation will surely be here to be enjoyed by the many generations yet to come.