UA Local 290 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.

Benefits

We haven't found an official source for UA Local 290's benefits. Contact the hall at 503-691-5700 to confirm.

Dues & membership rules

We haven't found an official source for UA Local 290's dues or membership rules. Contact the hall at 503-691-5700 to confirm.

How to join UA Local 290

Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at UA Local 290'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 290's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 503-691-5700.

How to apply for a job

Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether UA Local 290 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.

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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 290 contact page

Prevailing-wage rate calculator

Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for UA Local 290. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

UA Local 290 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

Davis-Bacon Building WD OR20260100 - Multnomah County, Oregon — effective 04/01/2025 — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination (SAM.gov) (PLUM0290-001 / PLUM0290-002)
Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total package/hr
PIPEFITTER	$60.77	$34.72	$95.49
PLUMBER	$60.77	$34.72	$95.49

Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
Covers Multnomah, OR.

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UA Local 290 pay rate history

Davis-Bacon Building WD OR20260100 - Multnomah County, Oregon, federal rate line PLUM0290-001. Past federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages from earlier editions of the same determination.

Effective	Base	Fringe	Source
04/01/2023	$54.92	$32.51	OR20230100 rev. 0
04/01/2024	$57.92	$33.70	OR20240100 rev. 13
04/01/2025	$60.77	$34.72	OR20260100 rev. 1

UA Local 290 membership FAQ

How do I join UA Local 290?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 290 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 503-691-5700 to ask about current intake.

How do I contact UA Local 290?

Address: 20210 SW TETON AVE TUALATIN, OR 97062. Phone: 503-691-5700.

Contact the hall

503-691-5700

20210 Sw Teton Ave Tualatin, OR 97062

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