The International Association Of Heating & Frost Insulation & Asbestos Workers
Made A Decision To Grant Us The Opening Of Local 12A.
We Were Granted The Long Island & New York City Geographic Region.
We Discussed The Problem About Removing Dangerous Material Particularly In The
Area Of New York in That Meeting On March 15, 1993.
In The Necessity The General President, William G. Bernard Named
The First Committee Of Labor Whom Was Given The Certificate Of Affiliation, They Were: Frederick De Martino Carlos Garcia, Walter Garcia, Byung Un Jeong, AntonicKamenko, Nick Nienstedt, Richard Taylor & Francisco “Paco” Vega.
True Pioneers Humbled By Responsibility Put This Local On Course
And With Excellent Results Work Was Performed.
On May 18, 1993 In The Marc Ballroom At 27th Union Square West
Between 15th And 16th Street New York City N.Y.
Certificate Of Affiliation (Charter)Was Sealed In Compromise And We Began To Work.
Today We Are A Family Of Hundred That Protect The Lives Of Millions.
We Feel Proud That This Work Was Fulfilled.
Thanks For The Effort Of The General Secretary Treasurer James A. Grogan Who Accomplished The Success Of Local 12A.
One Special Thanks To One Man That Gave His Life For The Success Of Local 12A