Our Projects

The work of UA members touches the lives of every citizen in North America, every day. There is pride in this work, whether the job is a massive energy project or a small school or library—and everything in between. The goal of every member is a job well done.

In a League of Their Own:Steamfitters Local 420

On school nights, the parking lot of Steamfitters Local 420 in Philadelphia, PA, is overflowing with service vans belonging to top-notch service contractors. It’s an impressive sight. At 30 percent, the local’s journeyman-to-apprentice ratio is one of the highest in the UA, and 152 of its apprentices are enrolled in
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Facebook Liked Us at Los Lunas

The Facebook Data Center in Los Lunas includes a myriad of buildings and has offered robust and long-term employment for the members of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 412, Albuquerque, NM. Southland is the mechanical contractor for the Facebook Los Lunas data center, and they procured buildings three and four, along
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Labor and Advanced Education Building – Terminal Road, Halifax, NS

In 2018, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 56, Halifax, NS, members and Atlantic Mechanical Contractors, proudly took on the full renovation of a historic building—the old Labor and Advanced Technology Building on Terminal Road in Halifax. The building was purchased by Emera, the parent company of Nova Scotia Power. The historic
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What It’s Like to Work on Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island (PEI), with its vibrant green fields, colorful houses, numerous lighthouses, beaches and natural wonders, is a magical place to call home. For the members of Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Welders Local 721, who are fortunate enough to live and work on the island, the work has been plentiful
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Under Budget, Ahead of Schedule

The Lackawanna Energy Center, a 1,480-megawatt natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant, is the largest plant of its kind in Pennsylvania and will have the capacity to power more than one million homes in the region. The borough of Jessup, the plant’s host community, will benefit from over $50 million
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Farm to Table with Costco

Steamfitters and Plumbers Local 464, Omaha, NE, and Plumbers Local 16, Omaha, NE, have been working for MMC Contractors, completing all of the processed piping in the new chicken processing plant Costco is constructing. MMC is a full-service mechanical contractor for both Local 464 and 16. The new plant is
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Science on Display at Los Alamos

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 412, Albuquerque, NM, has long benefited from ongoing work at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), which has employed multi-generations of Local 412 members. The relationship between LANL and Local 412 is touted as having one of the most successful collective bargaining agreements in the United
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Colorado Tradeswomen actively support their local community

Members of the Colorado Tradeswomen, a women’s committee founded in Denver, volunteered...

Local 342 members support local food banks

Members of Plumbers, Steamfitters and HVACR Service Technicians Local 342 support two...

UA Local 52 – Vital to the Health of Lowndes County Residents

In April 2024, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) returned...

Local 562 tradeswomen provide plumbing expertise at transitional housing

Sisters of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562, in conjunction with Missouri Women...

Local 393 members serve their community

Family Supportive Housing provides temporary housing and supportive services to approximately 180...

GP McManus talks infrastructure and jobs with U.S. Secretary of Transportation

United Association General President Mark McManus recently met with U.S. Secretary of...

Biden-Harris Administration announces ways to increase nuclear and clean energy

The nuclear power industry employs nearly 60,000 workers in good-paying jobs and...

Meeting of ‘The Tribe’ tackles mental health

According to the CDC, the suicide rate among construction workers is more...

Ladies of 798 continue their amazing charity work

Ladies of 798 was created in 2007 at the Pipeline Convention in...

Ohio State Association Organizers win lost wages settlement for non-union workers

In 2018, retired Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 777 member Paul Venti started...

Local 420 member and his wife organize 5k walk and fundraiser

Fourth-generation Steamfitters Local 420 Philadelphia journeyman John Plasha, Jr., and his wife,...

UA Brothers and Sisters continue to assist the homeless

In 2018, retired Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 777 member Paul Venti started...

President Biden Appoints UA Member to Department of Labor Advisory Council

UA Special Representative Larry Bulman appointed by President Biden to the Department...

UA Local 597 member uses CPR training to save a life

On July 20, 2023, Chris Ingram, a 13-year member of Pipefitters Local...

UA VIP program graduate completes 68-mile Ruck for Veteran Suicide Awareness

Jacob Blankenship, U.S. Marine veteran, United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...

Locals 619 and 669 serve food to displaced residents in the wake of a devastating tornado

On March 24, 2023, a devastating EF4 tornado ripped through the town...

Local 9 apprentice carries his UA Brother to safety

On April 20, 2023, at 5:45 a.m., Anthony Spinella, a 22-year member...

Couple saves a man’s life during the Buffalo Blizzard

Over the Christmas weekend, the Buffalo region, which is no stranger to...

Local 412 members install plumbing training facility at Navajo Technical University

The Navajo Nation’s first dedicated plumbing training program was launched this past...

Local 440 sends 600 care packages to deployed troops

Since 2013, Plumbers, Steamfitters and HVACR Service Technicians Local 440, Indianapolis, has...

Local 286 member demonstrates union craftsmanship through community service

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 286, Austin, Texas, member Frank Goodwin attends Northlake...

Project HEAT’S ON – UA members provide free furnace repairs

Project HEAT’S ON (Handicapped and Elderly Assistance To Service Our Neighbors) is...

Local 488 hosts fundraisers for the Canada-Ukraine Foundation

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 488, Edmonton, Alberta hosted two successful fundraisers in...

Local 562 guides injured Brother to a new career in BIM

On Aug. 23, 2019, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562, St. Louis, member...

The Heart of the UA Lives in Every Member

The “Heart of the UA” lives in every member who believes union...

UA Members rebuild Waverly in wake of devastating flood

On Aug. 21, 2021, residents of Waverly, Tenn. experienced a devastating flood...

Minnesota UA Leaders Grill Steaks for National Guard Soldiers

Sprinkler Fitters Local 417 Minneapolis Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer Trinidad Uribe, III and...

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...

Local 400 Builds Mobile Wash Stations for the Navajo Nation

Pictured from left to right are Local 400 Business Manager Trevor Martin,...

Utilizing Skills Learned as a Child to Help During the Pandemic

Julio Reinoso working hard creating masks. At the beginning of March, during...

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 effected by the hurricane.

Local 538 Has a New Home

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 538 in Johnson City, TN, is now operating at a brand-new facility. The local office also includes a new state-of-the-art training facility that will enable the local to expand its market share and increase membership.

Local 123 Retired Member Is Proud of His Nephew

Grady Amarsh, a retired 45-year member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 123,Tampa, FL, is proud of his nephew, Eathen Morris, who is an Eagle Scout Guard. BrotherAmarsh said that Eathenis a great kid and a great nephew.

Local 7 Members Volunteer to Restore a Destroyer Escort

Two pipefitter welder members of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 7, Albany, NY,Dave Wasson and Daniel Statile, volunteered their time to help restore the USS SlaterDE766, the last destroyer escortstill afloat in the U.S.

IWSH, Rwanda Plumbers Organization Promote Handwashing in Local Schools

The World Plumbing Council (WPC) has facilitated a partnership between The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) and the Rwanda Plumbers Organization (RPO) to support community hand washing and public health awareness activities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taylor’d HVAC Services Is Tailored to Serve Its Customers

Owner Taylor Hancock has recently passed the plumbing test and is in the process of retaining a plumbing license, so they will be able to add plumbing to the list of services soon.

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

Members of Plumbers Local 15 Give Back to One of Their Own

Plumbers Local 15, Minneapolis, MN, members Kieth 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 one of their own, DeAnne Hartwig.

In a League of Their Own:Steamfitters Local 420

On school nights, the parking lot of Steamfitters Local 420 in Philadelphia, PA, is overflowing with service vans belonging to top-notch service contractors.

From Soldier to Sprinkler Fitter, Joe Perez Finds a UA Home

Like many people, Joe Perez had little clue what he wanted to do for a career, but he knew he did not want to work in an office and sit behind a desk every day.

Facebook Liked Us at Los Lunas

The Facebook Data Center in Los Lunas includes a myriad of buildings and has offered robust and long-term employment for the members of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 412, Albuquerque, NM.

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.

Local 98 Reaches Out to Frontline Workers

Plumbers Local 98, Detroit, along with Detroit Piping Group, purchased 70 Lefty’s Cheesesteak sandwiches for front line 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.

Labor and Advanced Education Building – Terminal Road, Halifax, NS

In 2018, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 56, Halifax, NS, members and Atlantic Mechanical Contractors, proudly took on the full renovation of a historic building—the old Labor and Advanced Technology Building on Terminal Road in Halifax.

What It’s Like to Work on Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island (PEI), with its vibrant green fields, colorful houses, numerous lighthouses, beaches, and natural wonders, is a magical place to call home. For the members of Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Welders Local 721, who are fortunate enough to live and work on the island, lately, the work has been plentiful.

Rodeo Jack to Welder

Kyle Lamon loved the Army, but it got to the point where it was getting monotonous. He wanted freedom. “When you’re 26 and have to ask permission to leave for a weekend, it gets old,” he said. “I had a rodeo scholarship. At Fort Bragg, I started riding bulls at a small operation. I used to ride the Professional Rodeo Association (PRA) rodeos. I have the broken bones to show for it. When I was transitioning out, I felt like I didn’t have a lot of options. My buddy told me about the VIP welding program at Fort Campbell. I applied and got in.”

Evelyn Pacheco, Nevada’s First Black Female Plumber, Makes Her Mark

Evelyn Pacheco became Nevada’s first black female plumber 17 years ago. She isn’t aware of any woman who’s followed in her footsteps. Now she is working to change that.

Under Budget, Ahead of Schedule

The Lackawanna Energy Center, a 1,480-megawatt natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant, is the largest plant of its kind in Pennsylvania and will have the capacity to power more than one million homes in the region. The borough of Jessup, the plant’s host community, will benefit from over $50 million in revenue. The Lackawanna Energy Center is owned by Invenergy with partners, Kiewit and GE (General Electric).

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.

Local 464, Omaha, Helps Fight COVID

Steamfitters and Plumbers Local 464, Omaha, NE, was to get 250 gallons of hand sanitizer donated to our Industry. The Nebraska Ethanol Board has partnered with the University of Nebraska College of Engineering and so far,

From UA VIP student to Ohio State Organizer: A Success Story

For United Association (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program graduate and Army Specialist Tyler Simms, the UA VIP Program was only the beginning of what has turned out to be a successful career thus far. Simms, a journeyman welder, has made a name for himself within UA Local 776, quickly climbing the ranks.

Farm to Table with Costco

Steamfitters and Plumbers Local 464, Omaha, NE, and Plumbers Local 16, Omaha, NE, have been working for MMC Contractors, completing all of the processed … piping in the new chicken processing plant Costco is constructing. MMC is a full-service mechanical contractor for both Local 464 and 16. The new plant is part of a farm-to-table initiative that will help Costco compete with a small number of companies that now control most of the poultry production in the U.S.

Science on Display at Los Alamos

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 412, Albuquerque, NM, has long benefited from ongoing work at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)

Local 800 Hosts Welding Competition

In Sault St. Marie, Ontario, nine local students from Korah Collegiate and Vocational School and White Pines Collegiate and Vocational School participated in a welding competition at the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 800.

International Representative Derrick Kualapai Named to State Boards

United Association International Representative (California and Hawaii) Derrick Kualapai has been appointed to Governor Newsom’s Recovery Task Force on Jobs and Business.

Boy Scouts and Plumbers Local 55 JATC Partner Up for Merit Badge Project

A partnership between area Boy Scouts Troops and the Plumbers Local 55 JATC, in Cleveland, OH, is helping Scouts earn a merit badge. Growing up, Local 55 Training Director Jason Shank was a Boy Scout, and he is proud to be able to help current scouts learn about the plumbing industry.

An Address to the UA Membership from General President Mark McManus

General President McManus addresses the UA membership on June 9, 2020

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Markets We Serve

The UA is present in many important sectors of our economy. Skilled UA members touch virtually every aspect of people’s lives, from homes to schools to businesses. Learn about some of the major markets where UA members are at work.

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Water Safety

A basic human necessity, water is something most of us in North America take for granted every day. The United States has been able to boast of having the safest water in the world for the past several decades, but we are now facing pervasive, systematic water quality threats unprecedented
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Residential

Single-family homes, townhouses, apartments and condominiums require skills that cover heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, fire protection and more. It is an ever-growing segment of the overall construction industry. Millions of new housing units are constructed every year, and opportunities in this sector are increasing for UA members.
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Medical and Pharmaceutical

UA members working in the medical and pharmaceutical sector are faced with strict standards and protocols to protect consumers and patients. The UA provides important certifications for members in this sector. This is another sensitive but vital area of work for UA members, one that is expected to expand even
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HVACR

Our HVACR Service Technicians install, maintain and repair all sizes and types of heating, cooling and ventilation systems for residential and industrial facilities. UA members also install and maintain refrigeration systems in supermarkets, schools and other facilities. Many of these facilities have critical requirements for the storage and transport of
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Industrial

The industrial sector in North America encompasses manufacturing, distribution, warehousing and other large facilities requiring detailed planning and construction. UA members throughout the years have provided many skills and much expertise—from welding, pipefitting, plumbing and fire protection to technical skills such as CADD (computer aided drafting and design) and BIM
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Fire Protection

The work of UA members saves lives every day, from providing clean water and sanitation to fire protection. Fire sprinkler systems not only save lives but often extinguish fires before they spread, saving property as well. UA members install and maintain all types of fire suppression systems on commercial, residential
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Fabrication

Fabrication—the process of joining piping components into engineered piping systems in accordance with individual design requirements—has proven to be beneficial to both consumers and project owners. These systems are manufactured in every size, complexity and application. The work is done not in the traditional jobsite environment but in off-site shops
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Energy and Infrastructure

The Energy and Infrastructure sector of our economy is vitally important to ensuring our countries have an adequate supply of energy. UA members play an important role in the construction of new facilities as well as maintaining and servicing the power plants that have already been built. Our members hold
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Commercial and Institutional

This sector includes shopping malls and retail outlets, office buildings, schools and universities, stadiums, arenas and indoor swimming pools, prisons and more. It includes both new construction as well as renovation and rehabilitation work. It can also incorporate on-site assembly of modular or prefabricated commercial and institutional buildings. Larger facilities,
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