Roofers Recruit Apprentices

The United Union of Roofers and Waterproofers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 154, will conduct recruitment from September 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007 for 8 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Linda Angello announced.

Applications will be available at the local, 370 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy, Suite 1, Hauppauge, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, excluding holidays..Completed applications must be returned by February 28, 2007. The committee requires that applicants:

Be at least 18 years old.

Have a high school or general equivalency diploma.

Have transportation to and from work sites.

Take a physical examination, at the sponsor's expense, prior to starting work.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the local at 631-435-0655.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.