In the middle of August, Phillips 66 announced they will begin a four-year process of campaigning and gaining approvals to transition their 124-year-old San Francisco Refinery into the world’s largest renewable fuels plant.
Heat and Frost Insulators News and Events
Transition to renewable fuels proposed for Phillips 66 CA Refinery
Topics: Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers, Western States Conference, Local 16, San Francisco, CA, Insulators Union
The Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) made a presentation during the annual National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) meeting in California. Local 5 Business Manager Michael Patterson and Local 16 Business Manager Mel Breshears joined LMCT Interim Director Rob Hall for a panel discussion about energy and the benefits of Mechanical Insulation on systems. With attendees from across the United States, the exposure for our union was great with the potential to engage in more work opportunities across the county.
Topics: Local 5, Los Angeles, CA, Local 16, San Francisco, CA, Labor Management Cooperative Trust
Local 16 Brother received award from Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
On Oct. 25, 2019, Local 16 Retired Brother Robert “Spider” Cantley was presented with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) annual President's Award. Pictured is LLS President & CEO Dr. Louis DeGennaro (left) presenting Brother Cantley with the award at a ceremony held in San Francisco.
Topics: Community, Western States Conference, Local 16, San Francisco, CA

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