“This Old House” plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey will share candid, humorous stories from his experiences on the Emmy Award-winning home improvement television show in the keynote address titled, “Talking Tech in a Non-Tech World.”

Standard provides a basis for evaluating the adequacy of appliance design and performance to ensure sanitary conditions and to protect the public from health hazards.

'We do not want to see a well-regulated industry be subject to deregulation and thereby, put the health and safety of Texas citizens at risk.'

UA Local 46 posted the results of the vote on Facebook May 30, with more than 96 percent of members rejecting the offer.