Heart of the UA
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 281 Retrofits Fire Sprinkler System at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels
Pictured at the dedication ceremony is Local 281 Business Manager Tom Collins with representatives from the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels and the Chicago Fire Department. On December 1, 1958, tragedy occurred at Our Lady of the Angels School when it caught fire, killing 92 children and
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Local 400 Builds Mobile Wash Stations for the Navajo Nation
Pictured from left to right are Local 400 Business Manager Trevor Martin, Local 400 Welding Coordinator Matt Stoop, IAPMO Director Randy Lorge, Local 400 Welding Instructor Jeremy Meyers, and Local 400 Assistant Business Manager Doug Dokey. The International Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) is collaborating with DigDeep, Plumbers
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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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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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Utilizing Skills Learned as a Child to Help During the Pandemic
Julio Reinoso working hard creating masks. At the beginning of March, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Enterprise Association of Steamfitters Local 638, New York City and Long Island, NY, member Julio Reinoso was working in Brooklyn. The city subsequently shut down the job at the end of the month, as
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Local 281 Retrofits Fire Sprinkler System at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels
Pictured at the dedication ceremony is Local 281 Business Manager Tom Collins with
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Local 400 Builds Mobile Wash Stations for the Navajo Nation
Pictured from left to right are Local 400 Business Manager Trevor Martin, Local
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Local 464, Omaha, Helps Fight COVID
Steamfitters and Plumbers Local 464, Omaha, NE, was to get 250 gallons of
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Utilizing Skills Learned as a Child to Help During the Pandemic
Julio Reinoso working hard creating masks. At the beginning of March, during the
Charitable Trust Fund
The UA Charitable Fund Trust, 501(c)(3), was originally established to provide contributions to victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Since then, the fund has continued to serve as a source of financial support for individuals and Local Unions that have suffered damages from natural disasters or other tragedies. Click for more (https://ua.org/about-the-ua/charitable-trust/)
Free College Benefit
The UA has partnered with Eastern Gateway Community College of Ohio to bring members and their families a completely FREE online Associate’s Degree or, an online Bachelor’s degree from Central State University of Ohio at an extremely reduced rate! Click Here for more.
