UA Local 150 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Augusta, GA. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 150 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 150 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 150 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 706-724-8846 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 150, headquartered in Augusta, Georgia, represents skilled plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians across the Central Savannah River Area. Since 2014, Gulfstream Strategic Placements has monitored the regional labor landscape where this local serves as a critical pipeline for industrial and commercial projects. The membership is responsible for installing and maintaining complex piping systems that support the region's diverse economic base, including manufacturing facilities, healthcare systems, and government installations. By providing a centralized source of highly trained labor, Local 150 ensures that large-scale infrastructure projects remain on schedule and compliant with rigorous safety and quality standards defined by the UA.
The Augusta market is distinct due to its concentration of heavy industrial and energy-related infrastructure, which necessitates a workforce capable of high-pressure pipe welding and precision plumbing. Local 150 members often work alongside signatory mechanical primes on projects ranging from municipal water treatment expansions to the sophisticated mechanical needs of the area's growing biotechnology and cybersecurity sectors. As the regional economy evolves, the local continues to adapt its training curriculum to include modern fabrication techniques and sustainable building practices. This expertise makes them the primary labor choice for developers requiring specialized mechanical systems that are beyond the scope of non-union labor pools.
Journeyman wages and the total compensation package for UA Local 150 are determined through collective bargaining between the union and the a mechanical contractor Association of Georgia. Because specific hourly rates fluctuate based on contract renewals and cost-of-living adjustments, individuals should contact the Local 150 business office in Augusta for the current wage schedule. Apprentices typically start at a set percentage of the journeyman rate, often beginning around 40-50% and increasing incrementally as they complete their five-year training program and accrue on-the-job hours. The total package includes the hourly check rate plus employer-paid benefits like health insurance and retirement contributions, which are non-taxable additions to the base pay.
The chartered jurisdiction for UA Local 150 covers a significant portion of East Central Georgia and parts of the South Carolina border region surrounding Augusta. This territory includes major industrial corridors where members perform work under the National Power Generation Agreement and standard building trades contracts. The jurisdiction involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of all piping systems, including steam, water, gas, and process piping. Members may be dispatched to various job sites throughout the CSRA, and the local maintains a referral system that prioritizes qualified journeymen for specialized roles such as certified pipe welders or medical gas installers within these specific geographical boundaries.
The signatory contractor landscape in the Augusta region consists of large-scale mechanical primes and specialized a mechanical contractor firms. These contractors handle a mix of long-term maintenance contracts at industrial sites and competitive bid work for new commercial construction. Gulfstream Strategic Placements tracks the movement of talent between these firms, noting that many specialize in high-purity piping or heavy industrial mechanical systems. The relationship between Local 150 and its signatory partners allows for rapid scaling of the workforce during shutdowns or major plant expansions, providing contractors with a reliable source of certified welders and licensed plumbers who have completed standardized UA training.
The check rate is the gross hourly pay you see on your paycheck before taxes. The total package includes the check rate plus all the fringe benefits like pension, health insurance, and training funds paid by the employer on your behalf. Since 2014, we have seen that the total package provides a much clearer picture of your true compensation compared to non-union hourly rates.
Yes, through the UA’s standardized testing program, Local 150 members can obtain various welding certifications (e.g., ASME, UA-21). These certifications are recognized nationally across all UA locals, allowing members to prove their proficiency in specific processes like TIG or MIG welding on diverse materials, which is highly valued by industrial signatory mechanical primes in the Augusta market.
Transfers, or 'traveling,' are governed by the UA Constitution. A member in good standing from another local may work in Local 150's jurisdiction as a traveler if there is a call for labor that cannot be filled by local members. Permanent transfers usually require the approval of the Local 150 Business Manager and a specific period of residency or employment in the area.
Apprentice pay increases are typically scheduled annually or semi-annually, provided the apprentice has successfully completed their required classroom hours and met the minimum on-the-job training hours. Each advancement brings the apprentice a step closer to the full journeyman rate, ensuring their wages grow alongside their skill level and responsibilities on the job site.
UA Local 150 is seated in Augusta, Georgia (GA). We hold published wage sheets for 9 locals across Georgia — 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 150 is headquartered in Augusta, GA 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 150 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 150 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 150 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 150 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 150 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 150 hall is at 1211 Telfair St Augusta, GA 30901, serving Augusta, GA and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 706-724-8846.
UA Local 150 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 706-724-8846 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 150 can be reached at 706-724-8846. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.