UA Local 33 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 33's benefits. Contact the hall at 515-243-3244 to confirm.

Dues & membership rules

We haven't found an official source for UA Local 33's dues or membership rules. Contact the hall at 515-243-3244 to confirm.

How to join UA Local 33

Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at UA Local 33'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 33's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 515-243-3244.

How to apply for a job

Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether UA Local 33 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 33 contact page

Prevailing-wage rate calculator

Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for UA Local 33. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

UA Local 33 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

IA20260071 - Building - Polk County, Iowa — effective 2025-06-01 — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IA20260071 (PLUM0033-004)
Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total package/hr
PLUMBER	$45.20	$23.25	$68.45

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

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UA Local 33 pay rate history

IA20260071 - Building - Polk County, Iowa, federal rate line PLUM0033-004. Past federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages from earlier editions of the same determination.

Effective	Base	Fringe	Source
06/01/2021	$37.65	$22.25	IA20220071 rev. 10
06/01/2023	$41.70	$22.65	IA20230071 rev. 16
05/23/2024	$43.20	$23.25	IA20240071 rev. 13
06/01/2025	$45.20	$23.25	IA20260071 rev. 1

UA Local 33 membership FAQ

How do I join UA Local 33?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 33 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 515-243-3244 to ask about current intake.

How do I contact UA Local 33?

Address: 2501 BELL AVE DES MOINES, IA 50321. Phone: 515-243-3244.

Contact the hall

515-243-3244

2501 Bell Ave Des Moines, IA 50321

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