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UA Local 12 benefits, dues & how to join

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.

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Benefits

  • Health & Welfare
  • Local 12 and National UA pensions
  • Scholarships for dependents
  • Journeyman upgrade training

Dues & membership rules

  • $59 non-refundable apprentice application fee
  • Minimum 75% on aptitude test

How to join UA Local 12

Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at UA Local 12's rules. The common paths into a Plumbers & Pipefitters local:

  1. 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.
  2. Organize in as an experienced worker — Journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership.
  3. Transfer from another local — Members of the same international can request a transfer card through their current hall.

For UA Local 12's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 617-288-6200.

How to apply for a job

  • Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether UA Local 12 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.

Openings near UA Local 12 · Apply with Gulfstream

How to contact the hall

  • Call during office hours and ask for the dispatcher or membership office.
  • Have your trade, years of experience and any certifications (EPA 608, OSHA 30, NATE) ready.
  • Ask for the current apprenticeship application window and required documents.

UA Local 12 contact page

Source: official UA Local 12 document. Figures can change; confirm with the hall.

UA Local 12 membership FAQ

How do I join UA Local 12?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 12 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 617-288-6200 to ask about current intake. The hall states: $59 non-refundable apprentice application fee; Minimum 75% on aptitude test. Source: Hall-published source

What benefits do UA Local 12 members receive?

The hall lists: Health & Welfare, Local 12 and National UA pensions, Scholarships for dependents, Journeyman upgrade training. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact UA Local 12?

Address: 1240 MASSACHUSETTS AVE BOSTON, MA 2125. Phone: 617-288-6200.

Contact the hall

617-288-6200

1240 Massachusetts Ave Boston, Ma 2125

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