The United Association
The Standard of Excellence in the Pipe Trades
The UA is built on a foundation of excellence, productivity and safety
Built on Excellence
For over 135 years, the United Association has set the benchmark for quality, safety and professionalism in the pipe trades.
The UA’s Built on Excellence initiative is built on a foundation that includes three critical standards: Excellence, Productivity and Safety.
These three pillars highlight the UA’s advantage and ensure we meet the safety, quality and productivity priorities of our contractors and project owners every day.
UA Standard for Excellence
UA Standard for Safety
UA Standard for ProductivityJoin The UA
Build Your Future with the UA
Are you an experienced tradesperson searching for a brighter future?
Are you new to the industry and looking to start a promising career as an apprentice?
We have the future opportunities you’re looking for!
Great Wages
Advanced Training
Generous Benefits
Leading-Edge Projects
Diverse Paths
Retirement Pension
Great Wages
Generous Benefits
Diverse Paths
Advanced Training
Leading-Edge Projects
Retirement Pension
UA Pipe Pals
Promoting Suicide Awareness, Prevention and Peer Support
The mission of UA Pipe PALS is to build a network of peer allies and equip them with the tools and resources to accomplish two primary goals:
- Aid in saving the lives of those who are at risk of suicide
- Improve the lives of those struggling with mental health or addiction issues.
Pipe Up! With The General President
Pipe Up! With The General President
Listen To The UA’s Official Podcast
Pipe Up! is the official podcast of the UA General President. Tune in for insights, interviews and discussions on topics vital to our members and the trade.
UA Project Spotlight
Facebook Data Center in Los Lumas
The new 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.
Labor & Advanced Technology Building, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 56, Halifax, NS, members and Atlantic Mechanical Contractors, take on the full renovation of a historic building in Halifax.
Education and Training
In the UA, you can be anything you want to be – a Welder, an HVACR Service Technician, a Plumber, a Pipefitter.
In the UA, you can be anything you want to be – a welder, HVACR service technician, plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter, pipeliner, sprinkler fitter or metal tradesman.
There are many career pathways open to UA members, thanks to a wide variety of training and education programs.
Choose what pathway suits you best.
