UA Local 502 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

Local and UA National pensions
Hospital, medical and life insurance
HRA and retiree subsidy

Dues & membership rules

Union check-off of 5% of gross wages

How to join UA Local 502

Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies, we don't guess at UA Local 502's rules. The common paths into a Plumbers & Pipefitters local:

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

For UA Local 502's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 502-361-8492 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 502 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.

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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 502 contact page

Source: official UA Local 502 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 502. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

UA Local 502 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

KY20260093 - Building - Jefferson County, Kentucky, effective 2024-08-01, source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination KY20260093 (PLUM0502-006)
Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total package/hr
PLUMBER	$41.90	$24.89	$66.79

Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
Covers Jefferson County, KY.

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UA Local 502 pay rate history

KY20260093 - Building - Jefferson County, Kentucky, federal rate line PLUM0502-006. Past federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages from earlier editions of the same determination.

Effective	Base	Fringe	Source
08/01/2021	$35.22	$23.63	KY20210093 rev. 7
08/01/2023	$40.20	$24.33	KY20230093 rev. 9
08/01/2024	$41.90	$24.89	KY20260093 rev. 1

UA Local 502 membership FAQ

What are UA Local 502 dues?

Union check-off of 5% of gross wages. Dues change with each agreement, confirm the current figure with the hall. Source: Hall-published source

How do I join UA Local 502?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 502 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 502-361-8492 to ask about current intake.

What benefits do UA Local 502 members receive?

The hall lists: Local and UA National pensions, Hospital, medical and life insurance, HRA and retiree subsidy. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact UA Local 502?

Address: 4330 CRITTENDEN DR STE A LOUISVILLE, KY 40209. Phone: 502-361-8492.

Contact the hall

502-361-8492

4330 Crittenden Dr Ste A Louisville, KY 40209

Open hall directions

Signatory contractor hiring salaried staff?

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.

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