UA Local 354 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Latrobe, PA. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 354 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 354 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 354 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 724-925-7238 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 354, headquartered in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, represents highly skilled plumbers, pipefitters, and HVACR technicians across a significant portion of the Western Pennsylvania region. As a charter of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, this local provides the specialized labor force necessary for large-scale industrial projects, commercial builds, and critical infrastructure maintenance. The market is defined by a heavy industrial heritage, requiring workers who are proficient in complex piping systems, certified welding, and high-pressure steam applications that support the local manufacturing and energy sectors. Gulfstream Strategic Placements has monitored the regional labor dynamics here since 2014 to assist tradespeople in navigating the signatory landscape.
The importance of Local 354 in the regional economy stems from its role in maintaining the mechanical integrity of power generation facilities, healthcare systems, and educational institutions throughout its multi-county territory. By providing a centralized source of vetted, safety-trained labor, the local ensures that signatory mechanical primes can meet the rigorous demands of institutional owners. For the individual tradesperson, membership offers a clear path to middle-class stability through collective bargaining agreements that secure fair compensation and comprehensive benefits. In a market where industrial complexity is high, the UA's commitment to training and certification through the Latrobe-based JATC program remains a primary differentiator for contractors seeking to minimize project risk and maximize system efficiency.
Because Local 354 does not publicly publish a universal wage scale, workers must contact the business office in Latrobe directly to obtain the current journeyman rate and total package breakdown. The compensation structure is typically split between a taxable hourly base wage and a non-taxable fringe benefit package. Apprentices follow a strictly defined five-year progression, usually starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate—often ranging from 40% to 50% for first-year students—and increasing annually as they reach competency milestones. Each step up requires a combination of verified on-the-job training hours and successful completion of related classroom instruction. This transparent advancement model ensures that as a worker's skill set increases, their earning potential and contribution to the fringe funds scale accordingly until they reach full journeyman status.
The chartered jurisdiction for UA Local 354 covers a vast geographical area in Western Pennsylvania, centered around Westmoreland County but extending into several surrounding rural and industrial zones. Members are dispatched to project sites ranging from the heavy industrial corridors to developing commercial hubs. The work covered under the Local 354 agreement includes the installation and service of domestic water systems, sanitary drainage, process piping for industrial facilities, and large-tonnage HVAC systems. Members must be prepared for travel within the jurisdiction, as dispatch orders can place crews at remote power plants or urban medical centers. The local manages these assignments to ensure that signatory contractors have the specific certifications required for the unique hazards and technical demands of each job site.
The signatory contractor landscape for Local 354 is characterized by a mix of large-scale mechanical primes and specialized a mechanical contractor firms. These employers range from regional powerhouses that manage massive facility turnarounds to local commercial plumbing shops that focus on institutional maintenance and new construction. Hiring through the hall is often cyclical, driven by major industrial outages, school construction cycles, and healthcare facility expansions. For tradespeople, this means employment is typically project-based, though the diverse nature of the signatory list allows for transitions between heavy industrial work and lighter commercial service. Contractors rely on the local's ability to provide a surge of qualified labor during peak construction periods, ensuring that projects remain on schedule and compliant with state codes.
Due to the industrial nature of the Westmoreland and surrounding county markets, UA Local 354 highly values UA-certified welders (specifically 6G and orbital welding) and medical gas installers. Members are also encouraged to maintain OSHA-30 safety training and various rigging certifications to meet the strict requirements of power plant and heavy industrial signatory contractors.
While the primary focus of UA Local 354 is on commercial, industrial, and institutional piping systems, some signatory contractors may perform high-end residential work or specialized multi-family housing projects. However, the majority of the man-hours are generated in the heavy commercial and industrial sectors where the UA's advanced technical training provides the most significant value to contractors.
Local 354 operates an out-of-work list system. When a signatory contractor needs labor, they request workers from the hall based on required skills. Apprentices are generally assigned to contractors to ensure they receive a broad range of experience across different job types, whereas journeymen may be selected based on their specific certifications and position on the list.
Transfers, or 'traveling', are governed by the United Association Constitution. A member in good standing from another local may be able to work in Local 354's jurisdiction as a traveler if there is a labor shortage. Permanent transfers usually require the approval of the Business Manager and are dependent on long-term work outlooks and local membership needs.
UA Local 354 is seated in Latrobe, 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 354 is headquartered in Latrobe, 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 354 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 354 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 354 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 354 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 354 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 354 hall is at Po Drawer I Youngwood, PA 15697, serving Latrobe, PA and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 724-925-7238.
UA Local 354 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 724-925-7238 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 354 can be reached at 724-925-7238. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.