UA Local 27 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Pittsburgh, PA. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 27 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 27 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 27 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 724-695-8175 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 27 represents the skilled plumbers and pipefitters serving the Greater Pittsburgh area and the surrounding Western Pennsylvania counties. This local is a cornerstone of the region's industrial and commercial infrastructure, providing a workforce capable of handling complex potable water systems, sanitary drainage, and high-pressure process piping. As the Pittsburgh market transitions from its historical steel-based economy to a hub for healthcare, technology, and advanced manufacturing, Local 27 members remain essential to the construction and maintenance of these sophisticated facilities. The union ensures that all installations meet strict safety codes and environmental standards, protecting the public health of the Ohio River Valley.
The market for UA Local 27 is characterized by a high demand for skilled labor across diverse sectors, including massive healthcare campus expansions and the ongoing revitalization of the city's urban core. Signatory contractors rely on this local for a steady stream of highly trained apprentices and journeymen who can navigate the unique geographic and architectural challenges of Western Pennsylvania. Beyond new construction, the local plays a critical role in the maintenance of existing institutional assets and heavy industrial sites. For tradespeople, being part of Local 27 means access to centralized dispatching, collective bargaining power, and a commitment to quality that has defined the Pittsburgh labor landscape for over a century.
Compensation for UA Local 27 members is determined through collective bargaining between the union and signatory contractor associations. While specific hourly rates are not publicly broadcasted here, the total package typically includes a base hourly wage supplemented by substantial employer-paid benefits. Apprentices follow a rigid five-year progression, starting at a fixed percentage of the journeyman rate—often beginning around 40-50% and increasing annually as they complete classroom modules and on-the-job training hours. By the fifth year, apprentices earn a near-journeyman scale. To obtain the current wage circular, including specific allocations for taxable income versus fringe benefits, contractors and applicants must contact the Local 27 business office or the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee directly.
The chartered jurisdiction of UA Local 27 covers a significant portion of Western Pennsylvania, anchored by the city of Pittsburgh. The territory extends throughout Allegheny County and encompasses several neighboring counties, ensuring that the local manages labor for the majority of the region's high-density commercial and industrial projects. Work under this agreement includes the installation, maintenance, and repair of all plumbing systems, medical gas piping, and specialized industrial process lines. Members may be dispatched to job sites ranging from downtown high-rises to rural industrial parks, with the union maintaining strict oversight of jurisdictional boundaries to ensure that all signatory work is performed by qualified Local 27 personnel.
The contractor landscape for UA Local 27 is comprised of a diverse group of signatory firms, ranging from large mechanical primes that handle multi-million dollar institutional projects to specialized plumbing shops focused on service and commercial fit-outs. These contractors work closely with the union to man projects efficiently, utilizing the hall's dispatch system to scale their workforce based on project demands. The relationship between the local and its signatory partners is governed by a Master Labor Agreement, ensuring fair competition and consistent labor costs across the market. This landscape provides members with opportunities in various settings, including hospitals, universities, sports arenas, and heavy industrial facilities throughout the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
In UA Local 27, plumbers generally focus on water supply, drainage, and gas systems in commercial and residential buildings, while pipefitters work on high-pressure steam, chemicals, and industrial process piping. Many members receive cross-training, allowing them to work across both sectors depending on the project requirements and contractor needs.
Yes, the Local 27 JATC provides ongoing training for journeymen to stay current with new technologies, safety regulations, and certifications. This includes specialized training in backflow prevention, medical gas systems, and advanced welding techniques, ensuring the workforce remains the most qualified in the Pittsburgh market.
Travelers and members from other UA locals may work within Local 27's jurisdiction through the standard UA travel card system, provided there is a demand for labor. Permanent transfers are subject to the local’s specific bylaws, current employment levels, and the approval of the business manager.
Local 27 utilizes a hiring hall and an 'out-of-work' list to manage assignments. When a signatory contractor requires labor, they request workers from the hall, and members are dispatched based on their position on the list and their specific certifications, ensuring a fair and organized distribution of work.
UA Local 27 is seated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA). We hold published wage sheets for 23 locals across Pennsylvania — 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 27 is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA 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 27 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 27 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 27 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 27 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 27 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 27 hall is at 1040 Montour W Industrial Blvd Coraopolis, PA 15108, serving Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 724-695-8175.
UA Local 27 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 724-695-8175 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 27 can be reached at 724-695-8175. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.