UA Local 296 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

Health & Welfare with prescription program
Employee Assistance Program
Benevolence fund
Zone pay for designated areas

Dues & membership rules

Members sign the out-of-work book to be eligible for calls
OSHA 10/30 required for certain projects

How to join UA Local 296

Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at UA Local 296'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 296's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 208-288-1296.

How to apply for a job

Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether UA Local 296 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 296 · 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 296 contact page

Source: official UA Local 296 document. Figures can change; confirm with the hall.

Prevailing-wage rate calculator

Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for UA Local 296. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

UA Local 296 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

Plumber, building construction — effective 06/01/2024 — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination ID20260019, rev. 1 (PLUM0296-003)
Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total package/hr
Plumber	$39.90	$18.67	$58.57

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

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UA Local 296 pay rate history

Plumber, building construction, federal rate line PLUM0296-003. Past federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages from earlier editions of the same determination.

Effective	Base	Fringe	Source
06/01/2020	$32.00	$15.57	ID20230019 rev. 2
06/01/2024	$39.90	$18.67	ID20260019 rev. 1

UA Local 296 membership FAQ

How do I join UA Local 296?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 296 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 208-288-1296 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Members sign the out-of-work book to be eligible for calls; OSHA 10/30 required for certain projects. Source: Hall-published source

What benefits do UA Local 296 members receive?

The hall lists: Health & Welfare with prescription program, Employee Assistance Program, Benevolence fund, Zone pay for designated areas. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact UA Local 296?

Address: 575 N RALSTIN STE A MERIDIAN, ID 83642. Phone: 208-288-1296.

Contact the hall

208-288-1296

575 N Ralstin Ste A Meridian, ID 83642

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