ANN ARBOR - IBEW Local 252 and Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 190 are open for business in their new 18,000 square-foot home on Jackson Rd.

The hall, co-owned by both locals, was dedicated April 15 before members and officers of the unions, as well as Local 252 Business Manager Greg Stephens, Local 190 Business Manager Ron House, and honored guests, Rep. John Hansen, 52nd District, Gene DeRossett, 55th District, and Liz Brater, 53rd District.

Construction began a year ago on the building, which replaced the unions' outdated and worn-out 31-year-old facility in Ypsilanti.

THE RIBBON was cut April 15 on the new Local 252/190 Union hall. Wielding the scissors are Local 252 Business Manager Greg Stephens and Local 190 Business Manager Ron House.