UA Local 619 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Vicksburg, MS. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 619 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 619 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 619 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 601-638-2546 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 619 represents a critical segment of the skilled piping trades across Western Mississippi and parts of the Delta region. Based in Vicksburg, this local union organizes professional plumbers, pipefitters, and welders who support essential infrastructure, industrial facilities, and commercial developments. The market here is heavily influenced by its proximity to the Mississippi River, which drives demand for specialized piping work in maritime, industrial processing, and power generation environments. Members of Local 619 are trained to meet rigorous industry standards, ensuring that large-scale mechanical systems are installed with precision and long-term durability in mind for the region's diverse signatory contractor base.
The Vicksburg labor market presents a unique landscape where industrial expertise is paramount. Local 619 serves as a central hub for manpower in a territory that requires high-level certifications for pressure vessel piping and complex mechanical systems. Because this region supports both inland waterway commerce and state-level infrastructure, the union maintains a strong focus on workforce development through its Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. For contractors, the local provides a vetted pool of labor that reduces the risks associated with unskilled work, while for tradespeople, it offers a structured career path backed by collective bargaining and standardized safety protocols that have been a hallmark of UA excellence since 2014.
Specific wage rates for UA Local 619 are not publicly disclosed and vary based on the current collective bargaining agreement between the union and its signatory contractor partners. Journeyman compensation is structured as a total package, combining a base hourly check rate with substantial fringe benefits. Apprentices typically begin at a percentage of the full journeyman rate, often starting around 45% to 50% and increasing in 5% to 10% increments as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. To obtain the most accurate and current scale for both building trades and industrial classifications, individuals should contact the Local 619 business office directly to request the most recent wage and fringe benefit schedule.
The chartered jurisdiction of UA Local 619 encompasses Vicksburg and surrounding counties along the Mississippi-Louisiana border. The territory covers a significant portion of the western Mississippi region, ensuring that pipefitters and plumbers are dispatched to projects ranging from municipal water treatment plants to private industrial complexes. The jurisdiction includes work on all piping systems, including HVAC, process piping, medical gas, and high-pressure steam. Travelers looking to work within this jurisdiction must typically report to the Vicksburg hall with a current dues card and relevant certifications. The local manages dispatch based on an out-of-work list, prioritizing members based on their classification and specialized skill sets required for specific project sites.
The signatory contractor landscape for Local 619 is composed of a mix of regional mechanical primes and specialized a mechanical contractor firms. These employers range from small-scale plumbing shops focusing on commercial service and renovation to large-scale contractors capable of managing multi-million dollar industrial installations. Many of these firms have maintained long-standing relationships with the local to ensure a steady supply of welders and fitters for shutdowns, outages, and new construction. The market is particularly active in sectors involving government facilities, healthcare infrastructure, and heavy industrial processing along the river, where the demand for UA-certified welding and medical gas installation is highest.
Local 619 focuses heavily on UA welding certifications (such as 21, 22, and 41) and Medical Gas installation. Given the industrial presence in the Vicksburg area, pressure vessel and orbital welding skills are highly valued. Members are encouraged to maintain updated OSHA safety certifications and R-Stamp requirements as dictated by the specific needs of signatory industrial contractors.
The apprenticeship is a five-year program that combines rigorous on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Apprentices work during the day for signatory contractors to earn a living wage while attending classes in the evenings or on weekends. This dual-track approach ensures that by the end of the fifth year, the individual is fully prepared for journeyman status and specialized testing.
Yes, transfers are generally handled according to the United Association Constitution. A member in good standing from another local who has found work in the Vicksburg area may request a travel card or a permanent transfer. This process requires approval from both the home and receiving local's business managers and depends on current local work volume and manpower needs.
While industrial pipefitting is a major component of the Vicksburg market, there is a consistent demand for licensed plumbers. Signatory contractors handle significant commercial work for schools, hospitals, and municipal buildings. Plumbers in Local 619 benefit from standardized training in backflow prevention and complex drainage systems, allowing them to compete for high-specification projects that non-union shops may not be equipped to handle.
UA Local 619 is seated in Vicksburg, Mississippi (MS). We hold published wage sheets for 5 locals across Mississippi — 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 619 is headquartered in Vicksburg, MS 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 619 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 619 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 619 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 619 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 619 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 619 hall is at Po Box 261 Vicksburg, MS 39181, serving Vicksburg, MS and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 601-638-2546.
UA Local 619 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 601-638-2546 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 619 can be reached at 601-638-2546. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.