UA Local 137 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

• Family health care
• Defined benefit retirement plans
• Debt-free training

Dues & membership rules

• Five-year program with 8,500–10,000 work hours
• Online application with aptitude test

How to join UA Local 137

Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at UA Local 137'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 137's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 217-544-2724.

How to apply for a job

• Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether UA Local 137 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 137 contact page

Source: official UA Local 137 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 137. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

UA Local 137 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

IL20260004 - Building Construction - Sangamon County, Illinois — effective 04/01/2025 — source: DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IL20260004 (PLUM0137-002)

Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total package/hr
PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (BUILDING)	$43.89	$25.71	$69.60

• Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
• Covers Sangamon County, Illinois.

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UA Local 137 pay rate history

IL20260004 - Building Construction - Sangamon County, Illinois, federal rate line PLUM0137-002. Past federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages from earlier editions of the same determination.

Effective	Base	Fringe	Source
04/01/2018	$42.34	$18.87	IL20210004 rev. 12
04/01/2022	$43.29	$22.62	IL20220004 rev. 9
04/01/2023	$43.48	$23.66	IL20230004 rev. 9
04/01/2024	$43.48	$23.66	IL20240004 rev. 10
04/01/2025	$43.89	$25.71	IL20260004 rev. 1

UA Local 137 membership FAQ

How do I join UA Local 137?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 137 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 217-544-2724 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Five-year program with 8,500–10,000 work hours; Online application with aptitude test. Source: Hall-published source

What benefits do UA Local 137 members receive?

The hall lists: Family health care, Defined benefit retirement plans, Debt-free training. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact UA Local 137?

Address: 2880 E COOK ST SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703. Phone: 217-544-2724.

Contact the hall

217-544-2724

2880 E Cook St Springfield, IL 62703

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