Local Union 198 School

04/25/2025

Four of our Local 198 Apprentices competed at the Louisiana State Pipe Trades Contest this week. These Apprentices worked hard to earn their spot by competing on the Local level against fellow Local 198 Apprentices. Showcasing their skills, knowledge, and aptitude, all placed.
Zach Stephens 1st Place Pipefitting
Michael Morris 1st Place Welding
Alex Broussard 2nd Place Plumbing
John Kuykendall 2nd Place HVAC
We are very proud to call them Local 198 Brothers and a big congratulations to all the Apprentices that competed.

09/11/2024

Due to Hurricane Francine, tonight's Apprentice Orientation has been postponed to Tuesday, September 17th at 6 pm at the Local 198 Union Hall.

11/24/2023

Katy and crew came for a pre-lunch visit on Thanksgiving Day. Had family all day until bedtime. How great was that?

11/24/2023

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, I just wish I had remembered to take the picture before Crystal left.

11/08/2023

06/07/2023

06/07/2023

"Once you learn a new skill, they can never take it away from you. Remember that, and then apply it." A huge Congratulations to our newest Local 198 Journeyman, the 2023 Graduating Apprentices!! And a special thank you to our instructors for their dedication to the future of our Local.

05/31/2023

05/12/2023

Continuing Education class tomorrow - May 13, 2023 at 8 am at the Local 198 Union Hall. Doors will open at 7am for registration.

03/14/2023

Local Union 198 is hiring pre-apprentices and accepting applications for the Apprenticeship. Call the school at 225-355-9938 or the Hall at 225-356-3333.

10/17/2022

Not everyone is interested in a white collar job or college degree (or in racking up student loan debt). "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel meets plumbers and apprentices about their chosen profession, who talk about their work and why it's stigmatized by others.