WINTER 2026
BUILDING NEW ENGLAND FOR OVER 100 YEARS
BOSTON LOCAL 534 | WINTER 2026
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 CELEBRATING 2025: A LOOK BACK 4 LOCAL 534 NEWS AND UPDATES 5 2026 REGULAR UNION MEETING SCHEDULE 6 AERIAL LIFT TRAINING 7 BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT
Boston Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 534 represents over 400 skilled and licensed plasterers and cement masons across New England. We’re proud to set the standard for cuttingedge architectural design and durable construction. Thanks to our world-class training, benefits, and commitment to quality construction, we’ve been the trusted choice for plaster, cement masonry, and fireproofing for over 100 years.
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BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT Brothers and Sisters, I am proud to represent you as Local 534’s Business Manager heading into another new year together. We had an excellent 110th Anniversary as a union, with great events and projects throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who joined us at Kimball Farms this summer. I’m looking forward to more family-friendly events together in the future! Our members have been working diligently to renovate the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, and it officially held its grand re-opening on January 17. Congratulations on a very successful project that required our members’ expertise to get it done right! As we start off the new year, be sure to check the 2026 meeting schedule on page 6 (also available online at BostonLocal534. org/2026-union-meetings). Due to popular
Recently, the Joint Apprentice Training Program hosted an aerial lift training — thank you to everyone who participated. Keep an eye out for future training opportunities, which we will announce via email, text, and our website. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Jordan Dowdy, for competing at the OPCMIA competition in Las Vegas this February. Great job representing our Local! I hope you and your loved ones enjoyed the holiday season and are staying warm this winter. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our union hall if you need anything!
demand, this year’s regular union meetings
In Solidarity,
will be held on SATURDAYS. I look forward
John Sweeney
to seeing you there!
Business Manager
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CELEBRATING 2025: A LOOK BACK Thank you for celebrating our 110th Anniversary as a union throughout 2025! We are also proud to be a part of the Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ International Association (OPCMIA), the oldest Building Trades Union in the United States. Enjoy these photos reflecting on the past year together.
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This January, Local 534 Apprentice Jordan Dowdy went out to Las Vegas to represent our union in the annual OPCMIA competition. Stay tuned for the next issue to see the results of this prestigious competition!
Local 534 Members Andrew Dasousa, Bill Redmond, James Blair, Larry Regalado, Jason Rockett, and Kevin Krula joined together to build new dugouts for the Grafton softball fields this fall. Their skills and hard work will ensure that the Grafton community has a great softball season this spring. Great job all!
Business Manager John Sweeney presents Business Agent Vincent DiSalvo with his 40-year gold card and lapel pin. Congratulations, Vinny!
TRUST PLASTER. TRUST CONCRETE. TRUST LOCAL 534.
LOCAL 534 NEWS AND UPDATES
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2026 REGULAR UNION MEETING SCHEDULE ♦ Saturday, January 24 at 8 AM ♦ NO REGULAR UNION MEETING IN FEBRUARY ♦ Saturday, March 28 at 8 AM ♦ Saturday, April 25 at 8 AM ♦ Saturday, May 16 at 8 AM ♦ Saturday, June 27 at 8 AM ♦ NO REGULAR UNION MEETING IN JULY ♦ NO REGULAR UNION MEETING IN AUGUST ♦ Saturday, September 26 at 8 AM ♦ Saturday, October 24 at 8 AM ♦ Saturday, November 28 at 8 AM ♦ NO REGULAR UNION MEETING IN DECEMBER
The full 2026 Meeting Schedule can be viewed on our website at any time by scanning this QR code:
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Our Joint Apprentice Training Program proudly offered Aerial Lift Training this December to keep our members’ certifications up to date. Thank you to everyone who participated in this key training. Keep your eyes on our website for future training opportunities and check out the photos below!
TRUST PLASTER. TRUST CONCRETE. TRUST LOCAL 534.
AERIAL LIFT TRAINING
Boston Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 534 7 Frederika Street Boston, MA 02124
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO REGULAR UNION MEETING IN FEBRUARY 2026!
UPCOMING MEETINGS: ♦ Saturday, March 28 at 8 AM ♦ Saturday, April 25 at 8 AM
The full 2026 Meeting Schedule can be found on our website by scanning this QR code.
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