The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry (UA) is a North American labor union representing workers in the plumbing, pipefitting, sprinkler fitting, HVAC, and welding industries. Founded in 1889, the organization advocates for fair wages, safe working conditions, high-quality apprenticeship training, and strong labor standards for skilled tradespeople.
The organization typically pursues policies related to prevailing wage laws, project labor agreements, workforce development and apprenticeship programs, occupational safety standards, infrastructure investment, energy and water systems regulation, and collective bargaining rights.
The union is primarily funded through membership dues and related member contributions.
Affiliated with the AFL-CIO and various state and local building and construction trades councils; represents local unions across the United States and Canada.
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