Thomas Clouse at The Spokesman-Review reports on a competition hosted by Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 44 in Spokane, Washington, that those in the know say is one way to foster that excitement needed to attract young Workers.  Under the watchful eyes of Journeymen, Apprentice Pipe Fitters and welders showed off their skills in turning steel and copper into useful building components.  While not quite the Olympics, the competition pitted Workers from local Unions against each other for the chance to compete at regionals in Las Vegas - and quite possibly the national competition in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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