Aaron Porter - Candidate for Business Agent

18 Years of Experience. A Strong Background in High-Tech and Industrial Work.

Aaron Porter has spent 18 years in the trade and has been a member of UA Local 290 since beginning his apprenticeship as an industrial steamfitter in 2008.

His experience includes working in fabrication shops, commercial hydronic systems, schools, hospitals, paper mills, chemical facilities, and semiconductor manufacturing, with extensive experience designing, fabricating, and installing all types of pipe. He has also earned certifications in hand welding, orbital welding, and thermoplastics fusion.

Aaron has worked on all of the Intel campuses throughout Local 290’s jurisdiction, spending much of his career at Intel Ronler Acres. His work there has included supporting crews responsible for mitigating unplanned shutdowns of critical systems in hazardous environments, with experience ranging from working in the field to serving as a general foreman.

Aaron also spent more than a year as a full-time instructor at the Local 290 Training Center, where he taught apprentices and helped develop curriculum for the High-Tech section of the apprenticeship program, including tube bending, orbital welding, and detailing.

A UNION THAT REPRESENTS ITS MEMBERS

One of Aaron’s biggest priorities is making sure every member of Local 290 has representation and a voice at the table.

Aaron also believes Local 290 needs to address the divisions that have held the union back and focus on the issues that will strengthen its future.

He believes that by investing in our members, rebuilding unity, and addressing the challenges facing our local, Local 290 can strengthen its financial future and protect its market share in a changing work environment.

His goal is simple:

Every member represented.
A united membership.
A stronger Local 290.

Give Every Member a Voice.

Strengthen Our Unity.

Secure Our Future.

AARON PORTER
Candidate for Business Agent
Team Joe • UA Local 290