Plumbers 5 Apprentices get High Marks

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)Fifth-year Plumbers local 5 apprentices Joseph D. Sargent (left) and John C. Puckett Jr. (right) took home gold and silver at this year’s Regional Apprenticeship Contest. Puckett placed second in the welding division and first for his copper project, while Sargent placed first in the plumbing division. Sargent will be representing Local 5 at the upcoming District II Level competition next month in Kentucky. “We are very proud of their accomplishments” writes Local 5, “and wish Joe good luck at the next level competition.” - report/photo courtesy Plumbers Local 5