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UA Local 188 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.

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Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Defined benefit pension and annuity
  • Life, AD&D and short-term disability

Dues & membership rules

  • Working assessment of 4% of gross
  • Apprentice dues of $10 per week

How to join UA Local 188

Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies, we don't guess at UA Local 188'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 188's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 912-354-5520 or visit the local's official site.

How to apply for a job

  • Through the hall, Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether UA Local 188 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.

Openings near UA Local 188 · Apply with Gulfstream

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 188 contact page

Source: official UA Local 188 document. Figures can change; confirm with the hall.

UA Local 188 membership FAQ

What are UA Local 188 dues?

Working assessment of 4% of gross. Apprentice dues of $10 per week. Dues change with each agreement, confirm the current figure with the hall. Source: Hall-published source

How do I join UA Local 188?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 188 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 912-354-5520 to ask about current intake.

What benefits do UA Local 188 members receive?

The hall lists: Medical, dental and vision, Defined benefit pension and annuity, Life, AD&D and short-term disability. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact UA Local 188?

Address: 2337 E VICTORY DR SAVANNAH, GA 31404. Phone: 912-354-5520.

Contact the hall

912-354-5520

2337 E Victory Dr Savannah, GA 31404

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We fill union-covered and salaried roles for union and merit-shop mechanical contractors: project managers, superintendents, estimators and service staff. Hall dispatch stays with the local.

  • Mechanical project managers
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