Kenny Broadbent

Local 449 (Pittsburgh, PA) Business Manager Kenneth J. Broadbent has been a proud member of his local union and the UA for more than 31 years, beginning with his five year apprenticeship in his local’s training program. In addition he graduated from the UA Instructor Training Program and holds an American Welding Society Qualification as a CWI (Certified Welding Inspector). He has also attended three years of HVACR classes at CCAC and classes for Non-Destructive Testing. After working in the field, Kenneth contributed to the apprenticeship program that provided him with his education by serving as a welding instructor from 1981 until 1989. The members of Local 449 then elected Kenneth to the position of president in 1992, business agent in 1996, and business manager in 1999. Since 1999, he has served continuously as business manager of Local 449.

 

Since 2007 and while continuing to serve the Local 449 membership as business manager, Kenneth also represents UA members as Vice President for District 2, encompassing Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Kenneth brings an exceptional depth of experience and knowledge of local union operations to his role on the UA’s General Executive Board.

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In addition to his service as a Local 449 officer, Kenneth has held other elected and appointed positions. These positions include serving as a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians; member of the Apprentice and Journeymen Training Committee of the Heating, Piping, and Air Conditioning Industry; serving on the Triangle Technical Institute’s HVACR Board; vice president of the Pennsylvania Building Trades; and president of the Pennsylvania Pipe Trades.