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UA Local 442 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.

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Benefits

  • Health & Welfare
  • Defined benefit and 401(a) pensions
  • Training funds

Dues & membership rules

  • Hiring hall fee of $1.60 per hour (2020 sheet)
  • 18+ with diploma/GED to apply

How to join UA Local 442

Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies, we don't guess at UA Local 442'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 442's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 209-338-0751.

How to apply for a job

  • Through the hall, Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether UA Local 442 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 442 · 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 442 contact page

Source: official UA Local 442 document. Figures can change; confirm with the hall.

UA Local 442 membership FAQ

How do I join UA Local 442?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 442 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 209-338-0751 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Hiring hall fee of $1.60 per hour (2020 sheet); 18+ with diploma/GED to apply. Source: Hall-published source

What benefits do UA Local 442 members receive?

The hall lists: Health & Welfare, Defined benefit and 401(a) pensions, Training funds. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact UA Local 442?

Address: 4842 NUTCRACKER LN MODESTO, CA 95356. Phone: 209-338-0751.

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209-338-0751

4842 Nutcracker Ln Modesto, CA 95356

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We fill union-covered and salaried roles for union and merit-shop mechanical contractors: project managers, superintendents, estimators and service staff. Hall dispatch stays with the local.

  • Mechanical project managers
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