UA Local 4 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
• UA National Pension
• Annuity fund
• Training funds

Dues & membership rules

• Dues of 3% of the total package
• Five-year apprenticeship

How to join UA Local 4

Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at UA Local 4's rules. The common paths into a Plumbers & Pipefitters local:

1. 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.
2. Organize in as an experienced worker — Journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership.
3. Transfer from another local — Members of the same international can request a transfer card through their current hall.

For UA Local 4's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 508-835-1150 or visit the local's official site.

How to apply for a job

• Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether UA Local 4 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 4 · 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 4 contact page

Source: official UA Local 4 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 4. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

UA Local 4 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

Plumber and pipefitter, central Massachusetts building construction — effective 09/01/2025 — source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination MA20260001, rev. 1 (PLUM0004-001)

Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total package/hr
Plumbers and pipefitters	$55.00	$31.57	$86.57

• The line covers the specific towns listed on the determination, including parts of Middlesex County; check the source sheet for your town.
• Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.

Jobs near UA Local 4 · Union jobs board · Compare rates in the pay explorer

UA Local 4 membership FAQ

What are UA Local 4 dues?

Dues of 3% of the total package. Dues change with each agreement — confirm the current figure with the hall. Source: Hall-published source

How do I join UA Local 4?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 4 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 508-835-1150 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Five-year apprenticeship. Source: Hall-published source

What benefits do UA Local 4 members receive?

The hall lists: Health & Welfare, UA National Pension, Annuity fund, Training funds. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact UA Local 4?

Address: 150 HARTWELL ST WEST BOYLSTON, MA 1583. Phone: 508-835-1150.

Contact the hall

508-835-1150

150 Hartwell St West Boylston, Ma 1583

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