UA Local 376 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Norfolk, VA. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
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Active Gulfstream trade listings in the local's state, with Norfolk listings first when available. Jobs elsewhere in the state are not necessarily near this hall. Union status is not verified for these jobs; confirm with your recruiter.
UA Local 376 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 376 does not post an online application we could verify; contact the hall by phone for dispatch or apprenticeship. To be considered for direct-hire roles with mechanical, electrical and sheet metal contractors in this area, apply to Gulfstream. This is not an application to the union.
UA Local 376 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.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, May 2025 · SOC 47-2152 · all employers, union and non-union.
This is a government employer survey for the whole state — not UA Local 376's negotiated scale. Union scales are typically higher and add pension, health, and annuity benefits on top of the hourly rate. Confirm the local's actual package with their business office. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
UA Local 376 has not published a current wage sheet to the public rate sources we track, so the figure above is the reporting-wide pipefitters average, not this hall's own scale. Members dispatched out of this hall work commercial mechanical and process piping, chiller and boiler work, HVAC piping and hydronics and service, retrofit and shutdown work for signatory contractors throughout the Norfolk, VA area, and local scale in the Norfolk market is normally set by the hall's current collective bargaining agreement — confirm it with the business office before quoting.
Gulfstream recruits pipefitters talent for commercial mechanical, plumbing, piping, sheet metal and building automation contractors in and around Norfolk. We are a private recruiting firm — we do not dispatch, set, or negotiate Local 376 rates. For current Norfolk scale, dispatch standing, or apprenticeship intake, contact the hall directly.
UA Local 376 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 757-270-1608 to confirm dispatch procedure, 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 376 represents the skilled plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians serving the Norfolk and Hampton Roads metropolitan area. As a vital component of Virginia's maritime and industrial infrastructure, this local ensures that commercial and industrial projects are staffed by highly trained craftsmen. The workforce specialized by Local 376 supports the complex mechanical systems required for the region's diverse building landscape, ranging from sophisticated medical facilities and educational institutions to the critical infrastructure surrounding the nation's largest naval installations. Gulfstream Strategic Placements has monitored the labor trends and project demands in this specific Virginia coastal corridor since 2014, observing the local's commitment to rigorous safety and technical proficiency.
The market for UA Local 376 is defined by a unique blend of high-density urban development and specialized waterfront industrial requirements. Members are responsible for the installation and maintenance of piping systems that carry water, steam, chemicals, and gasses, which are essential for the operation of the region's economic engines. Because the Norfolk market involves significant federal and institutional work, the standards for quality and certification are exceptionally high. Local 376 operates a dedicated Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) to meet these demands, providing a steady pipeline of journey-level talent to signatory mechanical contractors. This local remains a primary point of contact for contractors seeking a stable, drug-free, and technically current workforce in the Tidewater region.
Compensation for UA Local 376 members is structured through a collectively bargained total package that includes a base hourly wage and a comprehensive fringe benefit contribution. While specific hourly rates are not publicly disclosed here, they are determined by the prevailing market conditions and negotiated between the union leadership and signatory contractor associations. Apprentices enter the program at a set percentage of the journeyman rate, typically receiving incremental raises every six to twelve months as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. These steps ensure that pay increases alongside the individual's growing technical proficiency and value to the contractor. To obtain the current wage scale and fringe benefit breakdown for the Norfolk area, individuals should contact the Local 376 business office directly.
The chartered jurisdiction for UA Local 376 covers the Hampton Roads region and surrounding Virginia municipalities. This territory includes major urban centers such as Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth, as well as several adjacent counties. The local manages dispatch for all piping work within this zone, encompassing commercial plumbing, industrial process piping, and HVAC service. Members are expected to travel within this multi-city footprint to various job sites, ensuring that signatory contractors have access to local labor regardless of project location. The jurisdiction is strategically positioned to support the heavy concentration of government, healthcare, and logistics facilities that characterize the Southeast Virginia economy.
The contractor landscape for UA Local 376 is composed of diverse signatory entities, ranging from large-scale mechanical primes to specialized HVAC service providers. These contractors often handle complex renovations and new construction for the region's significant institutional and defense-related projects. The hiring environment is driven by the cyclical nature of large-scale commercial development and the constant need for infrastructure maintenance in a coastal environment. Since 2014, Gulfstream Strategic Placements has tracked the movement of skilled labor between these firms, noting that signatory contractors rely on the union to provide manpower that already possesses necessary site clearances and advanced welding or piping certifications required for Norfolk’s unique projects.
Members have access to a variety of industry-recognized certifications through the JATC, including ASME welding certifications, medical gas installation (NFPA 99), backflow prevention, and OSHA safety training. These credentials allow members to work on highly specialized systems in hospitals, laboratories, and industrial plants throughout the Norfolk area, increasing their employability and value to signatory contractors.
Local 376 operates a referral or dispatch system. When signatory contractors have a need for manpower, they request workers from the union hall, which then dispatches qualified members based on their skills and position on the out-of-work list. This system ensures a fair distribution of work and provides members with consistent access to the region's largest mechanical projects.
Yes, members of other United Association locals may transfer into Local 376 via a travel card or by permanent transfer, provided they are in good standing with their home local. The process typically requires approval from the Local 376 Business Manager and may depend on the current volume of work and the local's ability to keep its own members employed.
The UA Local 376 apprenticeship is a five-year program that combines rigorous classroom instruction with paid on-the-job training. Apprentices work during the day for signatory contractors and attend classes in the evenings or on specific block schedules. Upon completion, the apprentice is elevated to journeyman status, recognized nationally as a fully qualified professional in their chosen trade.
UA Local 376 is seated in Norfolk, Virginia (VA). We hold published wage sheets for 5 locals across Virginia — 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 376 is headquartered in Norfolk, VA 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 376 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 376 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 376 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 376 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 376 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
Yes — the openings section on this page lists current plumbers & pipefitters roles near Norfolk, VA, and you can apply directly through the apply form on this page. These are direct-hire positions with mechanical contractors that Gulfstream recruits for, not union dispatch or hall referrals. For the hall's out-of-work list, contact the Local 376 business office.
The UA Local 376 hall is at Po Box 9262 Norfolk, VA 23505, serving Norfolk, VA and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 757-270-1608.
UA Local 376 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 757-270-1608 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 376 can be reached at 757-270-1608. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.
Apply through the local's joint apprenticeship training committee (JATC). Most programs open applications on a set schedule and require an aptitude test and interview. For UA Local 376's current application window and requirements, contact the hall at 757-270-1608.
Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies. The common paths: apprenticeship through the JATC; organizing in as an experienced worker, since journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership; or transferring from another local of the same international with a transfer card from your current hall. For fees and requirements, contact the hall at 757-270-1608.
We haven't found an official source for UA Local 376's dues or membership rules. To confirm, contact the hall at 757-270-1608.
We haven't found an official source for UA Local 376's member benefits. To confirm, contact the hall at 757-270-1608.