UA Local 340 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Minneapolis, MN. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 340 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 340 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 340 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 612-379-3241 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.
UA Local 340 represents the skilled plumbers and pipefitters serving the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and surrounding Minnesota counties. This local is a critical component of the United Association's presence in the Upper Midwest, providing the workforce necessary for the region's complex commercial, industrial, and residential infrastructure. As the Twin Cities market continues to expand through medical facility upgrades, data center construction, and high-density residential development, Local 340 maintains the rigorous training standards required to install and maintain pressurized piping systems, HVAC equipment, and advanced plumbing networks. Their role ensures that mechanical systems meet strict state codes and environmental regulations.
The labor market for piping professionals in Minnesota is characterized by a high demand for specialized certifications, including medical gas, backflow prevention, and welding qualifications. Since 2014, Gulfstream Strategic Placements has monitored the movement of skilled tradespeople within this jurisdiction as signatory mechanical primes compete for top-tier talent. Membership in Local 340 offers workers access to a centralized dispatch system and a structured career path through a registered apprenticeship program. For contractors, the local provides a scalable labor pool of pre-vetted journeymen who are trained in the latest safety protocols and BIM coordination, which are essential for large-scale projects across the Hennepin and Ramsey County corridors.
Because specific wage figures are not publicly published for the current period, members and prospective applicants must contact the UA Local 340 business office in Minneapolis to obtain the most recent collective bargaining agreement data. Generally, the compensation structure consists of a base hourly rate plus a comprehensive fringe benefit package that includes healthcare and retirement contributions. Apprentices typically begin their five-year term at a fixed percentage of the journeyman rate, often starting between 45% and 50% and receiving annual or semi-annual increments as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. These increases are contingent upon satisfactory progress in the JATC program, ensuring that pay remains commensurate with the individual's growing technical proficiency and site responsibilities.
The jurisdiction for UA Local 340 covers a significant portion of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and adjacent territories within Minnesota. This charter grants the local exclusive rights to perform work on all piping systems, including process piping, refrigeration, heating and cooling, and domestic water systems, for all signatory projects in the region. The territory includes major urban centers and developing suburban zones, requiring members to be mobile across multiple counties. Travel and subsistence pay may apply depending on the distance from the jurisdictional headquarters or the specific terms outlined in the master agreement for remote project sites. The local ensures that all work performed within these boundaries adheres to the National Standard Plumbing Code and Minnesota state building requirements.
The signatory contractor landscape for UA Local 340 is comprised of a diverse mix of large-scale mechanical firms and specialized service providers. These organizations range from multi-state mechanical primes that handle multi-million dollar industrial installations to smaller shops focused on commercial plumbing service and tenant improvements. Signatory contractors benefit from a workforce that is continually educated on new technologies, such as ProPress systems and advanced hydronic controls. Hiring cycles in the Twin Cities are often driven by seasonal demand and large institutional projects at local universities or healthcare systems. Contractors operating under the Local 340 agreement must adhere to strict labor-management guidelines, ensuring fair competition and consistent work quality throughout the jurisdiction.
Plumbing typically involves potable water, drainage, and gas systems in residential and commercial buildings. Pipefitting focuses on high-pressure systems, industrial process piping, and HVAC heating and cooling loops. Local 340 provides training in both disciplines, allowing members to specialize or maintain a dual-card status depending on the specific project demands and their individual certifications.
Application windows vary based on market demand and the current volume of work in the Twin Cities. The JATC typically announces intake periods on their website or at the union hall. It is recommended that applicants prepare their documentation in advance, as windows can be brief and highly competitive.
When local manpower is fully utilized, UA Local 340 may accept travelers from other United Association locals. Travelers must check in with the business agent and provide a current travel letter from their home local. Dispatch priority is always given to local members before open calls are made available to traveling journeymen.
No, Gulfstream Strategic Placements is a specialty recruiting firm that assists signatory contractors in identifying talent. Employment for union members is governed by the UA Local 340 hiring hall and dispatch rules. We track the contractor landscape to help professionals understand where the most significant projects and opportunities reside within the jurisdiction.
UA Local 340 is seated in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN). We hold published wage sheets for 13 locals across Minnesota — compare nearby scales before you take a call.
We are a mechanical, plumbing and electrical construction recruiting firm serving Minneapolis and the rest of Minnesota, including contractors signatory to UA Local 340. Our office is in South Corona, California and we place union-scale tradespeople and field leadership nationwide.
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Journeyman scales as last published by each local. Rates change every contract cycle — confirm with the hall.
UA Local 340 is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN 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 340 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 340 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 340 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 340 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 340 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 340 hall is at 312 Central Ave Rm 592 Minneapolis, MN 55414, serving Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 612-379-3241.
UA Local 340 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 612-379-3241 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 340 can be reached at 612-379-3241. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.