UA Local 141 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Shreveport, LA. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 141 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 141 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 141 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 318-671-1175 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.
United Association Local 141 represents the skilled plumbers, pipefitters, and service technicians serving Northwest Louisiana and the surrounding Ark-La-Tex region. Based in Shreveport, this local union provides the essential workforce for heavy industrial facilities, commercial developments, and critical infrastructure projects. The membership is trained to meet rigorous industry standards, ensuring that complex piping systems in hospitals, schools, and industrial plants are installed safely and efficiently. Since 2014, Gulfstream Strategic Placements has monitored the labor trends in this territory, where the intersection of traditional energy sectors and new commercial construction drives steady demand for highly qualified mechanical tradespeople.
The Shreveport market serves as a strategic hub for mechanical contracting due to its proximity to major interstate corridors and diverse industrial base. Local 141 members participate in a tripartite relationship between labor, signatory contractors, and end-users to maintain high productivity levels. The local emphasizes specialized certifications in welding, medical gas, and backflow prevention to keep pace with evolving building codes and technological advancements. For contractors, the local offers a scalable pool of pre-vetted talent, while for the tradesperson, it provides a structured career path backed by collective bargaining and industry-leading safety training. This stability is vital for maintaining the region's mechanical integrity and economic growth.
Specific hourly wage figures for Local 141 are determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and are not publicly released as a fixed average. Journeyman scale represents the base taxable rate, which is supplemented by a comprehensive fringe benefit package including health and retirement contributions. Apprentices in the five-year program earn a progressive percentage of the journeyman rate, typically starting around 45-50% and increasing annually as they complete classroom hours and on-the-job milestones. To obtain the exact current wage schedule, including specific rates for foremen and general foremen, individuals should contact the Local 141 business office directly. This ensures all figures reflect the most recent contractual adjustments and include any scheduled cost-of-living increases.
The jurisdiction of UA Local 141 covers a multi-parish territory in Northwest Louisiana, centered in Shreveport and extending through the Ark-La-Tex corridor. This chartered area includes Caddo, Bossier, and Webster parishes, among others, reaching toward the borders of Texas and Arkansas. The local manages dispatch for all work falling under the United Association's scope, including commercial plumbing, industrial process piping, and HVAC service. Members may be dispatched to various project sites ranging from downtown commercial high-rises to outlying industrial complexes. Contractors operating within these boundaries must adhere to the regional work rules regarding travel pay, zone differentials, and shift language as defined in the master labor agreement.
The signatory landscape for Local 141 is composed of a diverse mix of mechanical firms ranging from locally-owned plumbing shops to large regional mechanical primes. These contractors specialize in diverse sectors including healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and industrial manufacturing plants prevalent in Northwest Louisiana. Hiring typically fluctuates based on major capital projects and long-term maintenance cycles at regional industrial sites. Signatory contractors benefit from a centralized dispatch system that provides a steady stream of welders and fitters, reducing the overhead associated with independent recruitment. The relationship between the local and its signatory partners is governed by a commitment to quality, safety, and the timely completion of complex mechanical systems.
Local 141 emphasizes certifications that reflect the needs of the Northwest Louisiana market, including various ASME welding certifications (such as 6G stick and TIG), medical gas installation, and backflow prevention. These certifications allow members to work on high-spec projects in healthcare and industrial environments, ensuring that signatory contractors can meet the strict quality requirements of modern engineering specifications.
Given the presence of the gaming industry in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, Local 141 often provides the labor for the large-scale plumbing and HVAC systems required by casino and resort facilities. This includes everything from the initial build-out of commercial kitchens and restrooms to the ongoing maintenance of complex central plants and cooling systems that operate 24/7.
Travelers and members looking to transfer into Local 141 must follow the standard United Association procedures. This generally involves contacting the Business Manager of your home local to initiate a request. Transfers depend on the current local work volume, the availability of man-hours for local members, and the specific skill sets needed by signatory contractors in the Shreveport jurisdiction.
The Local 141 apprenticeship is a five-year commitment that combines intensive classroom instruction with paid on-the-job training. Apprentices work during the day for signatory contractors and attend classes in the evenings or on weekends. This dual-track approach ensures that by the time a member reaches journeyman status, they possess both the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary for the trade.
UA Local 141 is seated in Shreveport, Louisiana (LA). We hold published wage sheets for 8 locals across Louisiana — 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 141 is headquartered in Shreveport, LA 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 141 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 141 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 141 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 141 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 141 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 141 hall is at 7111 W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71129, serving Shreveport, LA and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 318-671-1175.
UA Local 141 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 318-671-1175 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 141 can be reached at 318-671-1175. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.