UA Local 131 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.

Benefits

UA National Pension
Health & Welfare Fund
Annuity Fund
Scholarship and education funds

Dues & membership rules

Journeyman dues check-off of 4.5% of gross
Apprentice dues check-off of 2.75% of gross

How to join UA Local 131

Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at UA Local 131'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 131's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 603-669-7307.

How to apply for a job

Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether UA Local 131 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.

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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 131 contact page

Source: official UA Local 131 document. Figures can change; confirm with the hall.

Prevailing-wage rate calculator

Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for UA Local 131. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

UA Local 131 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

Pipefitter, building construction (Merrimack and Hillsborough Counties) — effective 06/01/2025 — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination NH20260019, rev. 1 (PLUM0131-003 / -004 / -005)
Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total package/hr
Pipefitter (Merrimack County)	$45.76	$26.19	$71.95
Pipefitter (Hillsborough County)	$45.76	$26.19	$71.95

Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
Hillsborough County rate appears in determinations NH20260021 and NH20260024.

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UA Local 131 pay rate history

Pipefitter, building construction (Merrimack and Hillsborough Counties), federal rate line PLUM0131-003. Past federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages from earlier editions of the same determination.

Effective	Base	Fringe	Source
06/07/2021	$37.00	$24.40	NH20210019 rev. 6
06/06/2022	$38.50	$25.05	NH20220019 rev. 6
06/05/2023	$40.36	$25.24	NH20230019 rev. 8
06/01/2025	$45.76	$26.19	NH20260019 rev. 1

UA Local 131 membership FAQ

What are UA Local 131 dues?

Journeyman dues check-off of 4.5% of gross. Apprentice dues check-off of 2.75% of gross. Dues change with each agreement — confirm the current figure with the hall. Source: Hall-published source

How do I join UA Local 131?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 131 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 603-669-7307 to ask about current intake.

What benefits do UA Local 131 members receive?

The hall lists: UA National Pension, Health & Welfare Fund, Annuity Fund, Scholarship and education funds. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact UA Local 131?

Address: 161 LONDONDERRY TPKE HOOKSETT, NH 3106. Phone: 603-669-7307.

Contact the hall

603-669-7307

161 Londonderry Tpke Hooksett, Nh 3106

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