Join The UA
With a legacy of more than 135 years, the United Association (UA) offers members unmatched training, job security, industry-leading wages, and a supportive community dedicated to career growth and workplace excellence. Whether you’re just starting out, are an experienced tradesperson, or a military veteran ready for a new path, the UA is your gateway to a rewarding and secure future.
Why Join the UA?
Joining the UA means joining a community that values skill, integrity, and opportunity. UA members enjoy:
- Competitive Wages and Benefits: Industry-leading pay, comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and free training.
- Job Security: Access to thousands of contractors and projects across North America, ensuring steady, year-round employment opportunities.
- World-Class Training: Apprenticeship and journeyman upgrade programs are available at more than 300 state-of-the-art training centers.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities to specialize, earn certifications, move into leadership roles, or start your own business.
- Strong Union Support: Representation, collective bargaining, and a voice in your workplace.
- Safety and Respect: A culture built on safety, dignity, and mutual respect for every member.
How Do I Join?
Joining the UA is straightforward and accessible for individuals at any career stage. To receive more information about joining the UA, please submit your contact information, and someone will contact you to discuss the process.Find a Local Union
Connecting with a UA Local Union is a good step toward a rewarding career. Representatives from a nearby UA Local Union can discuss the Local’s Registered Apprenticeship Program, journeyman education, job placement process, and more.
Career Paths
UA members can choose to pursue many different career paths. Starting as apprentices, the UA provides numerous training opportunities to grow and develop our members into highly skilled journeymen.
However, you decide how far you will go. Career opportunities beyond journeyman can include becoming a project foreman, CAD (computer-aided design) designer, estimator, or contractor/business owner. You can also stay within the union and help the next generation of tradesmen and tradeswomen by becoming an instructor, organizer, or union leader.
Contractor/Owner
Educator
Foreman
Journeyman
Apprenticeship
Organizer
Diversity
Organizing
UA organizing efforts are focused on raising industry standards, expanding opportunities and supporting workers’ rights. By joining the UA, you become part of a movement that advocates for fair wages, safe working conditions and a stronger voice for all skilled tradespeople. Together, we build better workplaces and stronger communities.
