UA Local 41 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Butte, MT. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 41 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 41 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 41 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 406-494-3051 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 41 represents the skilled plumbers and pipefitters serving Butte and the surrounding regions of Montana. As a cornerstone of the state's organized labor force, this local provides the specialized workforce necessary for residential, commercial, and heavy industrial mechanical systems. The membership is responsible for the installation and maintenance of high-pressure piping, medical gas systems, and essential plumbing infrastructure that supports the regional economy. Since 2014, Gulfstream Strategic Placements has monitored the demand for UA talent in this market, noting that Local 41 members are critical to the stability of the mining, healthcare, and educational sectors across Southwest Montana.
The market for Local 41 is defined by a unique mix of historical infrastructure maintenance and modern industrial expansion. Unlike more densely populated coastal markets, the Butte jurisdiction requires a versatile workforce capable of handling diverse project types across large geographical distances. Being a signatory member or contractor in this region means adhering to rigorous safety standards and technical proficiency. The union's Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) ensures that the supply of labor remains consistent with the technological advancements in the trade, focusing on modern welding techniques, BIM coordination, and high-efficiency HVAC systems that are increasingly required by sophisticated regional facility owners.
Because specific wage figures for the current UA Local 41 Collective Bargaining Agreement are not publicly published here, interested parties must contact the Butte business office directly to obtain the verified journeyman rate and total fringe package. Typically, UA locals utilize a structured progression where apprentices start at a specific percentage of the journeyman rate—often beginning around 45% to 50%—and receive incremental raises every six to twelve months as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. The total package includes the hourly base rate plus employer contributions to health and retirement funds. This ensures that as a member's skill set increases through the five-year apprenticeship, their compensation reflects their growing value to signatory mechanical primes.
UA Local 41 maintains jurisdiction over several counties in Southwest Montana, centered around the Butte-Silver Bow area. This territory covers a vast expanse where members are dispatched to various job sites ranging from municipal water treatment plants to complex industrial mining operations. The jurisdiction requires a workforce that is often mobile, as work can be concentrated in urban centers or remote industrial locations. The union manages the dispatch of journey-level pipefitters and plumbers to ensure that signatory contractors have the appropriate manpower to meet project deadlines. All work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of piping systems for water, steam, gas, and chemicals falls under this local's specific trade authority.
The contractor landscape for UA Local 41 is comprised of regional mechanical primes, specialized industrial piping firms, and local plumbing service contractors. These signatory employers range from small shops focusing on commercial service and repair to large-scale contractors capable of managing multi-million dollar capital projects in the mining and healthcare sectors. The relationship between the union and its signatory partners is governed by a Master Labor Agreement that standardizes costs and working conditions. This stability allows contractors to bid competitively on large public works and private industrial projects, knowing they have access to a pool of highly trained, drug-tested, and certified tradespeople who can perform under demanding schedules.
UA Local 41 operates in the Butte, Montana market, while UA Local 32 is based in Seattle, Washington. Because wage scales are determined by local cost of living and regional economic factors, the pay scale for Local 32 is typically significantly higher due to the high-density urban nature of the Pacific Northwest. Members should compare the total package, including fringes and cost of living, when evaluating these two distinct jurisdictions.
To find the most accurate and up-to-date UA pay scale for the Butte region, you must contact the UA Local 41 business office directly. While national averages exist, the local collective bargaining agreement dictates the exact hourly rate, overtime rules, and fringe benefit contributions. Gulfstream Strategic Placements recommends requesting the 'Wage and Fringe Benefit' sheet, which outlines the breakdown for all classifications from first-year apprentice to general foreman.
Yes, through the United Association's 'Traveler' system, members of Local 41 may have the opportunity to work in other jurisdictions when the local work list is clear. Conversely, during large industrial shutdowns or major projects in the Butte area, the local may call for travelers from other UA locals. All travel work is governed by the specific rules of the host local's collective bargaining agreement.
Members are generally required to maintain various UA certifications depending on their specific project assignments. This commonly includes ASME welding certifications, Med-Gas installation cards, and OSHA 10 or 30 safety training. The JATC in Butte provides the necessary facilities and testing for members to keep these certifications current, which is a primary advantage for signatory contractors who require a highly qualified and compliant workforce.
UA Local 41 is seated in Butte, Montana (MT). We hold published wage sheets for 5 locals across Montana — 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 41 is headquartered in Butte, MT 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 41 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 41 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 41 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 41 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 41 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 41 hall is at Po Box 3172 Butte, MT 59702, serving Butte, MT and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 406-494-3051.
UA Local 41 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 406-494-3051 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 41 can be reached at 406-494-3051. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.