Member benefits and dues as the local's own published sources state them, plus the usual paths to membership. Where no source exists, we say so.
Benefits
Health & Welfare
Defined benefit pension
Annuity fund
Training fund
Dues & membership rules
Union dues deducted from weekly wages
Journeyman rate after 10,000 hours
How to join UA Local 104
Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at UA Local 104's rules. The common paths into a Plumbers & Pipefitters local:
Apprenticeship — Apply through the local's joint apprenticeship training committee (JATC). Most Plumbers & Pipefitters programs open applications on a set schedule and require an aptitude test and interview.
Organize in as an experienced worker — Journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership.
Transfer from another local — Members of the same international can request a transfer card through their current hall.
For UA Local 104's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 413-594-5152.
How to apply for a job
Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether UA Local 104 uses one, how to sign it and how often to re-sign are set by the local — confirm with the hall.
Through Gulfstream — Gulfstream recruits for signatory and open-shop mechanical, electrical and controls contractors. You do not need to be a member to apply to our openings.
Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for UA Local 104. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.
Union dues deducted from weekly wages. Dues change with each agreement — confirm the current figure with the hall. Source: Hall-published source
How do I join UA Local 104?
Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 104 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 413-594-5152 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Journeyman rate after 10,000 hours. Source: Hall-published source
What benefits do UA Local 104 members receive?
The hall lists: Health & Welfare, Defined benefit pension, Annuity fund, Training fund. Source: Hall-published source
How do I contact UA Local 104?
Address: 86 LOWER WESTFIELD RD HOLYOKE, MA 1040. Phone: 413-594-5152.