Pipe Up! Podcast
Welcome to the Pipe Up! Podcast, the official podcast of the United Association (UA), where the voices of the piping industry come together. Hosted by UA General President Mark McManus, Pipe Up! delivers engaging, informative and inspiring conversations covering important topics facing UA members, signatory contractors, and the broader construction and mechanical trades community.
Whether you are a journeyperson, apprentice, instructor, contractor, or industry partner, Pipe Up! is your go-to resource for insights on workforce development, union leadership, innovation, industry trends, and the real stories that shape the lives of UA members across North America.
New Episode Out Now!
#20 400,000 Members Strong – With Brian Fisher
General President Mark McManus is joined by UA Director of Organizing and Recruitment Brian Fisher.
The United Association has reached a historic milestone: more than 400,000 members strong. In this special episode, General President Mark McManus is joined by UA Director of Organizing and Recruitment Brian Fisher to reflect on the growth that made it possible and the opportunities it creates for members across North America.
They discuss the organizing strategies, training investments, contractor partnerships, and local union leadership that helped the UA grow by more than 60,000 members in just five years. The conversation also explores why growth matters – not just for membership numbers, but for market share, job opportunities, retirement security, and the long-term strength of the United Association.
This is a celebration of what the UA has accomplished together – and a look ahead at the work still to come as the fight for 500,000 members begins.
Pipe Up! With The General President
Pipe Up! With The General President
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What Is the Pipe Up! Podcast?
The Pipe Up! Podcast is a recurring audio series produced by the United Association. Each episode features candid conversations with UA leadership, distinguished guests, industry experts, and members from the field. The podcast explores a wide range of subjects—including labor relations, safety, training, diversity, technology, legislative advocacy, and the future of the skilled trades.
By highlighting UA members’ experiences, challenges, and successes, Pipe Up! gives listeners a front-row seat to the issues that matter most in the piping industry. The podcast is designed to inform and inspire action, foster unity, and celebrate the achievements of the UA Community.
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Listen, learn, and Pipe Up!—because every voice in the UA matters.
