NOTICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

To those persons interested in applying for Roofers and Waterproofers Local 26 Application Program, application will be taken on Moday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (except holidays) between the hours of 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Roofers Local 26, 25 W. 84th Ave. Merrillville, IN 46410

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, must have a pronounced aptitude and interest in this craft, and be physically able to perform the work that will be required. Must have a valid driver's license, with a good driving record, and have a valid social security number. Applicant must be able to pass a (BCRC) drug screen, CDL physical, and physical list test upon request. A CDL is required so that our members are fully capable of hauling material to and from the job sites.

Roofers and Waterproofers Local 26 JATC will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years or older.

Roofers and Waterproofers Local 26 JATC will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.

Because we are a sponsor of a registered apprenticeship program and participate in the National Registered Apprenticeship System that is regulated by the U.S. Department of Labor, we must reach out to, enroll, and provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship to qualified people with disabilities. To help use learn how well we are doing, we are asking you to tell us if you have a disability or if you are applying for apprenticeship, any answer you give will be kept private and will not be used against you in any way.

If you already are an apprentice within our registered apprenticeship program, your asnwer will not be used against you in any way, because a person may become disabled at any time, we are required to ask all of our apprentices at the time of enrollment, and then remind them yearly, that they may update their information. You may voluntarily self-identify as having a disability on this form without fear of any punishment because you did not identify as having a disability earlier.

You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: blindness, deadness, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, autism, cerebral palsy, HIV/AIDS, schizophrenia, muscular dystrophy, bipolar disorder, major depression, multiple solerosis (MS), missing limbs or partially missing limbs, post-tramatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder, impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair, intellectual disability (previously called mental retardation).

Part 30 - Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of Federal contractors, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship website at www.doleta.gov