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Fitter Talk

Curtis Ohlde

28 episodes

1 month ago

In this Suicide Awareness Month episode, Fitter Talk host Curtis Ohlde is joined by Joe Hawk (UA Local 100, Dallas) and Omar Galindo (UA Local 78, Los Angeles) for a powerful conversation about mental health, peer support, and suicide prevention in the trades. The group reflects on their teaching experiences at ITP, noting how the new classroom facilities and auditorium provided a much better learning environment. They also highlight the importance of tailoring mental health toolbox talks to ...

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In this Suicide Awareness Month episode, Fitter Talk host Curtis Ohlde is joined by Joe Hawk (UA Local 100, Dallas) and Omar Galindo (UA Local 78, Los Angeles) for a powerful conversation about mental health, peer support, and suicide prevention in the trades. The group reflects on their teaching experiences at ITP, noting how the new classroom facilities and auditorium provided a much better learning environment. They also highlight the importance of tailoring mental health toolbox talks to ...

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Episodes (20/28)

Fitter Talk

Episode 27 Suicide Awareness Month with Joe & Omar

In this Suicide Awareness Month episode, Fitter Talk host Curtis Ohlde is joined by Joe Hawk (UA Local 100, Dallas) and Omar Galindo (UA Local 78, Los Angeles) for a powerful conversation about mental health, peer support, and suicide prevention in the trades. The group reflects on their teaching experiences at ITP, noting how the new classroom facilities and auditorium provided a much better learning environment. They also highlight the importance of tailoring mental health toolbox talks to ...

1 month ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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 ...

2 months ago

45 minutes

Fitter Talk

Episode 25 – Summer Updates, Instructor Training Prep, and Orbital Welding with Jacob Morgan

Episode 25 – Summer Updates, Instructor Training Prep, and Orbital Welding with Jacob Morgan In this milestone 25th episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde is joined by Pete for a mid-summer check-in. With Summer Break already more than halfway through, the two dive into current events and preparations underway at the training center as they gear up for the United Association's Instructor Training Program (ITP) and the return of classes. The conversation then shifts to Pete’s first experien...

3 months ago

42 minutes

Fitter Talk

Episode 24 – Safety First: Fireworks, Boating & United Association with Rita Neiderheiser

We're back! After a bit of a break, what better way to kick off a holiday weekend filled with fireworks than by talking safety? 🎆 In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde is joined by Pete Smith during breaktime to chat about current events, fireworks safety, and tips for staying safe on the water this summer. Then, Curtis sits down with Rita Neiderheiser from Sprinkler Fitters Local 669 to discuss life in the trade, her journey through the ranks, and her role as a safety instructo...

4 months ago

50 minutes

Fitter Talk

Henderson Engineers with Jason Cornett and CO2 Refrigeration

Welcome back to Fitter Talk! Your host, Curtis Ohlde, returns from a short sabbatical as he embarks on his new role as the HVAC Training Coordinator for Pipefitters Local 533 Training Center. In today’s episode, Curtis is joined by Craig for a special Breaktime news segment where they catch up on summer highlights, the start of the school year, and the important topic of Suicide Awareness. This week’s guest is Jason Cornett, Refrigeration Technical Manager at Henderson Engineers Inc. in Lenex...

1 year ago

1 hour 17 minutes

Fitter Talk

Celebrating 75 Years: A Journey with Holmberg Mechanical

Join host Curtis Ohlde in this episode of Fitter Talk as he sits down with Angela White, a key figure at Holmberg Mechanical based in the Seattle, Washington Area. As a signatory contractor with UA Local 32, Holmberg Mechanical boasts a rich history in the mechanical industry. Angela shares her personal journey within the company, highlighting her various roles and experiences before and during her tenure. She also sheds light on her husband Jeff's remarkable progression from plumbing apprent...

1 year ago

47 minutes

Fitter Talk

Victaulic with Nathan Noland

In this episode of Fitter Talk we go back to "Tech Talk" as host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Victaulic Rep, Nathan Noland. Nathan share a little about his background before coming to his current role with Victaulic. Victalulic was first started in London in 1919 as Victory Pipe Joint Company as part of the war effort. Then in 1924 came to North America. Nathan shares the various industries as well as materials that Victaulic is involved in. Nathan also shares tha...

1 year ago

41 minutes

Fitter Talk

Breaktime with Craig Hickson

For this Episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with co-instructor Craig Hickson to go over current events. A regular interview will not be part of this episode due to some scheduling conflicts but be sure to look for those as they will likely drop weekly until caught back up on regular schedule. Noted in Breaktime from episode 1, Jack Hicklin was in the hospital but in the intro, announced that he passed on Friday April 26th. Curtis also shared in breaktime that the...

1 year ago

14 minutes

Fitter Talk

Steve Parsons - Pipefitter Local 537, Boston, Massachusetts

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down once again in his home away from home (Holiday Inn Express) to talk with Steve Parsons a member of UA Pipefitter Local 537 in Boston, Massachusetts. Steve starts out sharing about Cathy Merkel the 35+ years Registrar for the International Training Fund. Tuesday of this week, Cathy sent out her final email to all who are involved with the ITF. Steve then shares his background as a 2nd generation Pipefitter and then t...

1 year ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Fitter Talk

Why Use Union Labor - Jeff Gilliland Engineer with KU Med Center

In this episode of Fitter Talk, unfortunately coming out two weeks later than planned. Host Curtis Ohlde once again sits down with Craig for catching up on some current events along with Backflow Classes that Craig will have coming up. Then kicks off an new series on Why to use Union Labor with lead Engineer at KU Med Center, Jeff Gilliland. Jeff gives a little introduction to his background and duties along with clarifying the difference between KU Med Center and the KU Hos...

1 year ago

36 minutes

Fitter Talk

UA Local 100 with Ben Bradshaw - Business Manager

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits back down with the One & Only, Pat O'Hara. Didn't realize while recording but we have a fan hummin in the background, so please bare with until we can re-edit and see about isolating to remove. Pat shares current events coming up with the local then some of his takeaways from the Construction Working Minds Summit. Curtis shares some of his as well and as they both look to take what was learned to help improve the Pee...

1 year ago

28 minutes

Fitter Talk

Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference Follow Up

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde is joined by Tresa Reece with LU 50 and Carrie Crosby of LU 23 to talk about the two of them recently attending the Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference December 1-3, 2023. We catch up with Tresa who was on the podcast with her husband Frank in Episode 2. Then get introduced to Carrie as she shares her story about getting in the trade then giving us some history of LU 23 in Rockford, IL. Tresa and Carrie share their past years inv...

1 year ago

1 hour

Fitter Talk

Tech Talk - Turbocor with Max Kobelski

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Max Kobelski a trainer with Turbocor to learn about oil-less magnetic bearing technology. First, Max shares a little bit of the history of the compressor to current date then talks about the evolution of the compressor over time. In addition Max shares some of more technical aspects of the compressor then gets into why trainer is so critical. Then wrap up with training opportunities through Turbocor at the Head...

1 year ago

52 minutes

Fitter Talk

Local Spot Light - Marc Gallego with UA Local 469

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits back down with Pat O'Hara for an extended Break Time as they bring current events to UA LU 533 while attending the MCAA 2024 Safety Conference in Tucson, Arizona. In addition they share some of the takeaways of the conference and some of the information they will be taking back to the Safety Programs for the Local. Curtis then sits down with Marc Gallego, Business Manager for UA LU 469. Marc shares a little personal informati...

1 year ago

43 minutes

Fitter Talk

Local Union 533 Peer Support Program

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Pat O'Hara who's back from the trenches of working at the Battery Plant as well as Robin and Nancy with Mindful Momentum to talk about the Peer Support Program. Robin and Nancy both share their backgrounds as well as the path to starting the Peer Support program from early discussions to starting with the first Instructor Peer Support Team to the most recent Apprentice Peer Support members. The most recent Mental Health A...

1 year ago

45 minutes

Fitter Talk

Merry Christmas from Fitter Talk

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde does an extended Break Time with Craig Hickson. Craig gives an update on the Hickson Fixin' Sourdough Starter. Shares about class and Christmas Break plans. Then Curtis gives an update on events and classes coming up for the both the Union Hall and Training Center. Be sure to stop by the Training Center from 9-6 on Tuesday January 9th for a Open House of the Training Center. Current Peer Support group will be wrap...

1 year ago

24 minutes

Fitter Talk

So you want to be a Pipefitter - Chris McGhee Service Side

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Pipefitters Local 533 Training Coordinator Chris McGhee to talk about the Service Side of the Training Center. First Chris shares a little personal background as well as his role as the Coordinator. Then talks about what he would recommend for a background and what anyone apprentice or Journeyman should consider for getting in on the Service Side of the Industry. Chris also shares working with High Schools and ...

1 year ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Fitter Talk

Going International with Paddy Kavanagh - Connect Trade Union

In this weeks episode 10 of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde goes International to talk with Paddy Kavanagh the General Secretary for the Connect Trade Union which joined the United Association in 2015. Paddy talks about their 40,000 skilled crafts women and men that the Trade Union represents, Density (Market Share) of union labor in Ireland along with some of the challenges. In addition Paddy Shares a little history about Irelands Independence and the roll the Trade Union played.&...

1 year ago

1 hour 22 minutes

Fitter Talk

So you want to be a Pipefitter - Pete Smith Construction Side

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde once again sits down with Craig Hickson. Craig gives us an update on the Sourdough Bread and needing a name. He also gives an update on status of Codes Class then discuss briefly about our episode topic, So you want to be a Pipefitter. Craig shares a few things from the Service Side that he feels would be important to consider before signing up to enter the trade. Curtis then sits down with Peter (Pete) Smith the Assist...

2 years ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Fitter Talk

Local 533 Health Fair - Bonus Track

In this Bonus Episode on the 2023 Local 533 Health Fair, host Curtis Ohlde sits down for Break Time with Craig Hickson once again to get an update on the Sourdough. If you have any suggestions for Craig's 3-1/2 year old Sourdough be sure to reach out to us. Craig shared about his time while attending the Health Fair. Curtis then interviewed Krisha with Soloxys the Health Care Provider for the Local 533 Health & Welfare Program. Then Curtis has the opportunity to si...

2 years ago

28 minutes