The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) represents approximately 374,000 Plumbers, Pipefitters, Sprinkler Fitters, HVACR Service Technicians, Welders and Pipeliners working in the construction industry throughout North America.
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Every day across North America UA members are involved in community projects and a whole host of charitable activities that support families and those in need, regardless of union affiliation.
This generosity exemplifies what is best about the UA—the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood that is the true heart of the UA.
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Local 464, Omaha, Helps Fight COVID
Steamfitters and Plumbers Local 464, Omaha, NE, was to get 250 gallons of hand sanitizer donated to the Industry. The Nebraska Ethanol Board has partnered with the University of Nebraska College of Engineering and, so far, has produced over 30,000 gallons that has all been donated to people throughout Nebraska.
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Local 484 Delivers Food to 205 Needy Families
On Memorial Day 2020, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 484 Ventura, CA, along with the California Labor Federation, the Central Coast Labor Council and Ventura County Food Share, handed out 323 boxes of food to 205 families to help feed approximately 900 people in their community.
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Local 68 Member Honored with Conservation Stewardship Award
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) has honored Plumbers Local 68, Houston, TX, member Glen Kirkham with the UA Conservation Steward of the Year Award for his commitment to conservation and community service. The award recognizes volunteers from each of the USA’s charter unions who have made exceptional contributions to the
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Local 98 Reaches Out to Frontline Workers
Plumbers Local 98, Detroit, along with Detroit Piping Group, purchased 70 Lefty’s Cheesesteak sandwiches for frontline emergency room workers at the Main Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. It was a great boost for the employees, who are doing an amazingly difficult task in battling COVID-19. Local 98 Business Manager Carlo
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Members of Plumbers Local 15 Give Back to One of Their Own
Pictured form left to right are Keith Swaggert, Pete Truhlar, Carl Krohn, and Ben Sackett Plumbers Local 15, Minneapolis, MN, members Keith Swaggert, Pete Truhlar, Carl Krohn, Ben Sackett and Local 15 Business Agent Tom Pahkala volunteered to brave the sweltering heat on July 18, 2019, to give back to
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Minnesota UA Leaders Grill Steaks for National Guard Soldiers
Sprinkler Fitters Local 417 Minneapolis Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer Trinidad Uribe, III and International Representative Tom McCarthy at a Serving Our Troops Cookout. Sprinkler Fitters Local 417 Minneapolis Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer Trinidad Uribe, III and International Representative Tom McCarthy have been volunteers since 2018. Uribe and McCarthy have volunteered for multiple
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UA Members rebuild Waverly in wake of devastating flood
On Aug. 21, 2021, residents of Waverly, Tenn. experienced a devastating flood that damaged homes, roads, cell phone towers, businesses and crucial infrastructure. A record-breaking 17 inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours, leaving piles of debris all over the small town and taking the lives of 22
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UA Plumbers Help Bring Water to the Navajo Nation
UA Locals 78, 400, 412, and 469, and IWSH (International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation) accepted this community plumbing challenge from DIGDEEP to help bring water to the Navajo Nation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SY5RhpYUwk&feature=youtu.be
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UA Reaches out to Local Community to Aid Those Affected from Hurricane Harvey
Members from the United Association step up in order to help countless victims that were affected by the hurricane. https://youtu.be/Yq-zNKfxmxM
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There are many pathways open to UA members, thanks to the wide variety of training and education programs open to all. Choose what suits you best.
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HVACR Service Technicians
Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Service Technicians install, maintain and repair plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. These technicians also perform essential work in our national goal to improve energy efficiency. There is high demand for these skilled tradespeople,
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Metal Trades
UA Metal Trades workers are found on a wide variety of jobsites all across North America. They work in shipyards, Department of Energy facilities, petrochemical plants, fabrication shops, nuclear power facilities and processing plants associated with industrial facilities, as well as the service sector. Many of these members work in
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Pipefitters
Pipefitters are highly skilled and certified tradespeople who work on jobs large and small all across North America. They install piping systems in projects ranging from residential to high-tech and extremely sensitive and sophisticated facilities. The work they do can involve high-pressure systems utilizing carbon and stainless steel and many
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Pipeliners
Pipeliners install, repair and maintain oil and gas piping systems all across North America. They perform vital work to keep supplies of oil and natural gas moving safely and efficiently from oil fields to refineries and on to consumers. Pipeliners work “on the road,” often in remote locations. This work
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Plumbers
Plumbers perform work that is essential to the health and safety of our citizens. Plumbers install drinking water, waste and ventilating systems, as well as wastewater treatment systems large and small, in homes, offices, schools, hospitals and manufacturing facilities. With a growing focus on green technologies, water conservation and energy
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Sprinkler Fitters
Sprinkler Fitters install life and property saving fire protection systems in homes, schools, hospitals, office buildings, hotels and more. As more and more people become aware of the difference these life-saving and property protection systems can make and when new legislation and code changes are implemented there will be more
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Steamfitters
Steamfitters are highly skilled workers who are responsible for every aspect of the installation and maintenance of piping systems in residential, commercial and industrial projects. They are essential to the installation and maintenance of boilers and other high-pressure equipment, especially those used in critical facilities such as hospitals. They also
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Welders
Welders are found on almost every jobsite in North America. These skilled workers cut and join a variety of materials, from steel, cast iron and plastic to complex and specialized products used on projects ranging from pipelines and power plants, to pharmaceutical and computer chip factories—and more. Projections show a
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In the UA, you can be anything you want to be – a Welder, an HVACR Service Technician, a Plumber, a Pipefitter. There are many pathways open to UA members, thanks to the wide variety of training and education programs open to all. Choose what suits you best.
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News and activities from UA members all across North America.
UNITED ASSOCIATION SOCIAL MEDIA POLICYRevised January 25, 2021 The United Association’s social media accounts were established to communicate news and other information to UA members, their families and other stakeholders. On sites such as Facebook, the UA has opted to allow comments on its posts so that members have the opportunity to share their perspectives with the UA and their brothers and sisters across North America. In exchange, we expect members, and other users, to refrain from posting anything on UA social media that:•Is discriminatory, hateful, harassing or threatening;•Is obscene, profane or vulgar;•Violates copyright, trademark or other intellectual property rights;•Is defamatory or invades a person’s privacy;•Constitutes spamming or trolling;•Is off-topic, i.e., unrelated to the original post;•Includes advertising or solicitation;•Advocates for or against candidates for union office; or•Attacks the UA as an institution or discloses proprietary, confidential or other information that interferes with the performance of its legal or contractual obligations.The UA will block or restrict the access of users who violate this policy and remove the offending content. In the case of a more serious violation, such as a threat of physical violence, internal union charges, contacts with law enforcement, and/or other action may also be pursued. Communications to the UA through UA social media shall in no way constitute a legal or official notice or comment to the UA. In addition, UA members seeking assistance from the UA should contact the UA General Office by letter, email or phone—and not through social media. In order to keep UA social media current, all UA social media posts will be removed after 90 days. A final note to UA members: the ground rules in this policy represent only minimum standards of conduct on social media. Please remember that your words and deeds often reflect on your union and fellow members. We are all stewards of a proud UA tradition, and it is up to each and every one of us to represent it well, on the job site, in the community, and on social media.
United AssociationApril 1, 2024 at 7:57am
Announcing Brother Derrick Kualapai as the newest UA General Secretary-Treasurer.
United AssociationApril 1, 2024 at 5:31am
Congratulations to retiring UA General Secretary-Treasurer Patrick Kellett on an incredible career. Brother Kellett truly left the jobsite better than he found it.
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Here’s the latest news of importance to UA members and local unions.
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President Biden Appoints UA Member to Department of Labor Advisory Council
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Local 538 Has a New Home
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Local 123 Retired Member Is Proud of His Nephew
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Local 7 Members Volunteer to Restore a Destroyer Escort
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IWSH, Rwanda Plumbers Organization Promote Handwashing in Local Schools
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Taylor’d HVAC Services Is Tailored to Serve Its Customers
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Local 800 Hosts Welding Competition
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International Representative Derrick Kualapai Named to State Boards
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Boy Scouts and Plumbers Local 55 JATC Partner Up for Merit Badge Project
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An Address to the UA Membership from General President Mark McManus
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