Fitter Talk
A podcast for Pipefitters L.U. 533, United Association Members and their customers to learn more about Pipefitters Local 533 of Kansas and the Mechanical Piping and HVAC Service Industry in both Kansas City and from across the country. Hosted by Curtis Ohlde of L.U. 533, listen in as new episodes will drop every other week with Bonus Episodes in between scheduled weeks.
Fitter Talk
New Season Episode 26 and Have a Safe Labor Day Weekend
In this week’s episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Pete and Craig to share exciting updates from the Training Center—including the launch of new classes and the addition of the South Block rental building to support the growth of apprenticeship programs. They also wrap up a busy week in Ann Arbor at the UA Instructor Training Program.
The conversation then shifts to recent travels: Craig’s trip to Germany, Pete’s getaway to Aruba, and Curtis’s journey to Alaska, where he connected with UA Local members in Anchorage, explored Denali, and experienced an Alaskan cruise. These opportunities highlight the value and reach of organized labor, especially as we head into Labor Day weekend—a reminder of the hard-fought gains from the 8-hour workday to the benefits unions provide today.
Looking ahead to September, the group discusses the importance of suicide prevention and mental health awareness—not just this month, but every day. Craig emphasizes the power of checking in on one another, while Curtis challenges listeners to include suicide prevention messages in upcoming toolbox talks. Remember: resources are available, and dialing 988 can connect you with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Fitter Talk is a production of Cowtown Productions L.L.C. and may be reached via email CowTownProductionsKC@gmail.com
