UA Local 131 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Concord-Manchester, NH. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 131 runs its own dispatch and out-of-work list — call the hall to confirm hours, books and what to bring. Gulfstream is a private recruiter and does not control hall referral.
UA Local 131 has not published a current journeyman wage sheet we can source, so no contract rate is shown for this local. For reference only, the reporting-wide average for plumbers & pipefitters locals is $47.51/hr ($69.19 total package) — a benchmark, not this local's rate. Confirm the current rate with the hall's business office. We publish the local's own rate, package and effective date as soon as it is available.
UA Local 131 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 603-669-7307 to confirm dispatch hours, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in. Contact details are imported from the UA, SMART and IBEW public directories. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm, is not affiliated with the local, and does not control hall dispatch.
UA Local 131 represents skilled plumbers and pipefitters across the state of New Hampshire, maintaining a central presence in the Concord and Manchester metropolitan regions. As a member of the United Association, this local provides the specialized labor force necessary for large-scale commercial developments, industrial processing facilities, and high-tech manufacturing plants that define the New England corridor. The local serves as a critical hub for workforce development, ensuring that regional mechanical contractors have access to a pool of technicians trained in advanced welding, medical gas systems, and complex hydronic heating. Membership includes professionals dedicated to the installation, maintenance, and repair of essential piping infrastructure throughout the state.
The market for Local 131 members is driven by the robust demand for healthcare facility upgrades, educational institution expansions, and the growing biotechnology sector in southern New Hampshire. Because the state lacks a broad licensing requirement for some mechanical disciplines found in neighboring states, the UA Local 131 certification acts as a gold standard for quality and safety. For contractors, partnering with this local ensures compliance with rigorous industry standards and access to a scalable workforce capable of meeting strict project deadlines. For the tradesperson, it offers a structured career path with collectively bargained protections and benefits that are rare in the non-union residential sectors of the Granite State.
The UA Local 131 pay scale is determined through collective bargaining between the union and signatory mechanical contractors. While specific hourly rates are not publicly broadcast and vary based on the specific classification of the worker, the total compensation package includes both a taxable hourly wage and significant non-taxable fringe benefits. Apprentices typically begin their five-year program at a percentage of the journeyman rate, often starting around 45% to 50% and receiving incremental raises every six to twelve months as they complete their classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. To obtain the most current and accurate wage schedule for journeymen, pipe welders, or HVAC technicians, individuals should contact the Local 131 business office in Hooksett directly or consult their employer's current CBA summary.
The jurisdiction of UA Local 131 encompasses the entire state of New Hampshire, making it a statewide local with broad geographic reach. Members are dispatched to job sites ranging from the seacoast in Portsmouth to the mountainous northern regions and the industrial centers of Nashua and Manchester. The work covered under this agreement includes all aspects of plumbing, pipefitting, steamfitting, and refrigeration. This includes process piping for industrial applications, high-pressure steam systems for power generation, and domestic water systems for commercial buildings. Due to the statewide nature of the charter, travel requirements can vary, and members are expected to be mobile across different counties to meet the labor demands of signatory prime contractors.
The contractor landscape for Local 131 is comprised of a diverse mix of large mechanical primes and specialized service firms. These signatory contractors range from national mechanical giants performing work at regional hospitals and universities to local family-owned firms specializing in commercial HVAC and plumbing service. The hiring environment is characterized by a demand for multi-certified welders and licensed plumbers who can navigate the specific building codes of various New Hampshire municipalities. Since 2014, Gulfstream Strategic Placements has monitored this market, noting that the steady pipeline of institutional work provides a stabilizing force for the signatory workforce compared to the more volatile residential construction sector.
Standard work weeks consist of 40 hours, typically structured as five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days depending on the specific job site requirements. Overtime is governed by the collective bargaining agreement, generally requiring time-and-a-half pay for hours worked beyond the standard shift and double-time for Sundays or holidays, providing significant earning potential during peak construction periods.
Yes, through their Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), Local 131 provides members with access to UA certified welder programs. These certifications cover various processes including TIG, MIG, and Stick welding on materials like carbon steel and stainless steel. Having these UA certifications allows members to work on high-pressure steam lines and specialized a mechanical contractor projects throughout New Hampshire.
Travelers from other United Association locals may work within Local 131's jurisdiction if there is a shortage of local manpower. This process is managed through the UA's travel card system. Travelers must report to the Local 131 business office to be dispatched and are subject to the wage and benefit rates established in the Local 131 collective bargaining agreement.
While the union provides the training, members must still adhere to New Hampshire state licensing requirements for plumbing and fuel gas fitting. Local 131's apprenticeship program is specifically designed to meet and exceed the educational hours required by the a mechanical contractor Board, ensuring that every graduate is fully prepared to pass state licensing exams and work legally across the state.
UA Local 131 is seated in Concord-Manchester, New Hampshire (NH). We hold published wage sheets for 1 local across New Hampshire — compare nearby scales before you take a call.
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Journeyman scales as last published by each local. Rates change every contract cycle — confirm with the hall.
UA Local 131 is headquartered in Concord-Manchester, NH and dispatches plumbers & pipefitters manpower throughout its chartered jurisdiction. Work performed inside that territory falls under the local's collective bargaining agreement and wage schedule, even when the contractor is based elsewhere and travels in.
Most locals require applicants to be at least 18, legally able to work in the U.S., hold a high school diploma or GED, pass a basic math/aptitude assessment and a drug screen, and be physically able to perform plumbers & pipefitters work. Some Local 131 programs give preference to applicants inside the jurisdiction or to veterans. Eligibility rules are set by the local's Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), so confirm the current criteria with the hall before applying.
Apprenticeship applications go through the UA Local 131 JATC, not through a contractor or a recruiter. Applications typically open in defined intake windows each year: you submit the application with proof of age, education, and residency, sit for an aptitude test, and then interview. Ranked applicants are placed on an eligibility list and indentured as signatory contractors call for apprentices. Gulfstream Strategic Placements does not process apprenticeship applications — contact the Local 131 training center directly.
Plumbers & Pipefitters apprenticeships generally run four to five years — roughly 8,000–10,000 hours of on-the-job training plus several hundred classroom hours per year. Apprentices earn a paycheck the entire time, stepping up through the wage periods until they turn out as journeymen at 100% of scale.
Signatory contractors hire through the local's hiring hall, so working under the UA Local 131 agreement generally means being a member or being organized in through the local's process. Journeymen from other locals can travel in by signing the out-of-work book, subject to the local's referral rules and manpower needs. Non-union plumbers & pipefitters professionals are usually placed with open-shop contractors instead — we recruit for both.
Wage rates vary widely by local and market. Use the Union Pay Scale Explorer to sort every UA and SMART local by hourly wage, total package, and annualized pay so you can benchmark Local 131 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 131 hall is at 161 Londonderry Tpke Hooksett, Nh 3106, serving Concord-Manchester, NH and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 603-669-7307.
UA Local 131 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 603-669-7307 to confirm dispatch hours, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in — Gulfstream does not control hall dispatch.
UA Local 131 can be reached at 603-669-7307. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.