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
Medical plan options
Dental and vision coverage
Defined contribution account
Dues & membership rules
Dispatch and layoff order set by the Master Agreement
How to join UA Local 159
Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at UA Local 159'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 159's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 925-229-0400.
How to apply for a job
Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether UA Local 159 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.
Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for UA Local 159. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.
UA Local 159 full pay table
Verified: source names this local
WD CA20260018 – California, Building Construction (Contra Costa County) — effective 2025-07-01 — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination CA20260018 (PLUM0159-001: PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER: (2) ALL OTHER WORK (CONTRA COSTA COUNTY))
Classification
Base/hr
Fringe/hr
Total package/hr
Plumber and Steamfitter (All Other Work)
$68.57
$49.04
$117.61
Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 159 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 925-229-0400 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Dispatch and layoff order set by the Master Agreement. Source: Hall-published source
What benefits do UA Local 159 members receive?
The hall lists: Medical plan options, Dental and vision coverage, Defined contribution account. Source: Hall-published source
How do I contact UA Local 159?
Address: 1308 ROMAN WAY MARTINEZ, CA 94553. Phone: 925-229-0400.