UA Local 565 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Parkersburg, WV. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 565 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 565 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 565 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 304-485-5202 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 565 represents skilled plumbers and pipefitters across the Mid-Ohio Valley, with its administrative headquarters based in Parkersburg, West Virginia. This local plays a critical role in the regional energy and industrial corridor, providing highly trained labor for complex piping systems, refinery maintenance, and heavy commercial infrastructure. Because the area is a hub for chemical manufacturing and power generation, the membership is specialized in high-pressure steam, process piping, and certified welding. The local ensures that signatory contractors have access to a workforce that meets rigorous safety standards required by the heavy industrial sector prevalent in the Appalachian Basin.
The market for Local 565 is defined by its proximity to the Ohio River, which serves as a vital artery for industrial development. Unlike purely commercial jurisdictions, this local handles significant industrial shutdowns and capital improvement projects that require a high volume of manpower on short notice. For tradespeople, this means the work environment often involves large-scale facilities where precision and adherence to code are paramount. For contractors, partnering with Local 565 provides a scalable workforce capable of executing multi-million dollar mechanical contracts. The local's commitment to craftsmanship since 2014 has solidified its position as a primary labor provider for the region's essential utility and manufacturing sectors.
Because specific wage figures are not publicly disclosed for the current contract cycle, journeyman rates and total package values must be confirmed directly through the Local 565 business office in Parkersburg. Typically, UA agreements in West Virginia utilize a structured scale where the take-home hourly rate is supplemented by a robust fringe benefit package. Apprentices start at a fixed percentage of the journeyman rate, usually beginning around 40-50% and increasing annually or semi-annually as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. These scheduled raises are contingent upon satisfactory performance in the JATC program and documented work hours. By the fifth year, apprentices typically reach 80-90% of the full rate before turning out as journeymen.
UA Local 565 holds jurisdiction over several counties in West Virginia centered around the Parkersburg metropolitan area and extending along the Ohio River. The territory covers a mix of urban commercial centers and rural industrial sites, requiring members to be mobile across the chartered region. Work under this agreement includes the installation, maintenance, and repair of all piping systems, including potable water, sanitary waste, medical gas, and industrial process lines. Dispatch is managed through the local hall, where members are referred to signatory contractors based on their certifications and standing on the out-of-work list. The geographic footprint ensures coverage for major regional healthcare facilities and energy plants.
The signatory landscape for Local 565 is dominated by heavy industrial mechanical contractors and regional commercial plumbing firms. These employers range from local family-owned shops to large multi-state mechanical primes that specialize in refinery work and power plant maintenance. Hiring typically fluctuates with major project cycles, such as industrial outages or new institutional construction. Signatory contractors benefit from a pooled labor force that reduces their long-term overhead while ensuring every technician on site has completed a rigorous five-year training program. This relationship allows for high-quality project delivery in the Mid-Ohio Valley's demanding industrial environment.
Members have access to UA certifications in high-pressure welding, medical gas installation, and backflow prevention. These certifications are essential for the industrial and healthcare projects common in the Parkersburg area. The JATC provides the necessary training and testing facilities to keep the workforce compliant with modern safety and building codes.
Travelers must report to the Local 565 business office to present their travel card and current dues receipts. Work is offered to travelers only after all qualified local members have been given the opportunity for dispatch. The local follows standard UA reciprocity agreements regarding the transfer of fringe benefits back to the member's home fund.
The standard work week is generally 40 hours, usually consisting of five eight-hour days or four ten-hour days depending on the project requirements. Overtime rates typically apply for work exceeding these limits or for work performed on weekends and holidays, as specified in the current collective bargaining agreement.
While Local 565 members are highly skilled in all forms of plumbing, their signatory contractors primarily focus on commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Residential work may be covered under specific market recovery programs or residential addendums, but the majority of the man-hours are generated in the heavy commercial and industrial sectors.
UA Local 565 is seated in Parkersburg, West Virginia (WV). We hold published wage sheets for 8 locals across West 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 565 is headquartered in Parkersburg, WV 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 565 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 565 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 565 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 565 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 565 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 565 hall is at 593 Cedar Grove Rd Parkersburg, WV 26104, serving Parkersburg, WV and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 304-485-5202.
UA Local 565 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 304-485-5202 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 565 can be reached at 304-485-5202. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.