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UA Local 63 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 Fund
  • Local 63/353 Joint Pension and National Pension
  • Annuity Fund
  • Educational and training funds

Dues & membership rules

  • Journeyman working dues of $0.53 per hour
  • Apprentice working dues of $0.44 per hour
  • Benefits and dues paid on hours worked

How to join UA Local 63

Each Plumbers local sets its own intake process, and it varies, we don't guess at UA Local 63's rules. The common paths into a Plumbers local:

  1. Apprenticeship, Apply through the local's joint apprenticeship training committee (JATC). Most Plumbers 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 63's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 309-699-3570 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 63 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 63 contact page

Source: official UA Local 63 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 63. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

UA Local 63 full pay table

Unverified: source does not name this local; confirm with the hall

Journeyman plumber, Peoria area, effective 05/01/2026, source: Plumbers Local 63 Wage Package, 5/1/2026 to 4/30/2027 (Journeyman wage package)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
Journeyman plumber$45.85$33.21$79.06
Foreman (journeyman + 11%)$50.89--
Area foreman (journeyman + 13%)$51.81--
General foreman (journeyman + 16%)$53.19--
  • Unverified until confirmed with the hall: copied from the wage package posted on plumberslocal63.com, not a government rate line.
  • Total package $79.06/hour. Benefits are paid on hours worked, not hours paid. Dues are 4.25% of the hourly rate.

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UA Local 63 membership FAQ

What are UA Local 63 dues?

Journeyman working dues of $0.53 per hour. Apprentice working dues of $0.44 per hour. Benefits and dues paid on hours worked. Dues change with each agreement, confirm the current figure with the hall. Source: Hall-published source

How do I join UA Local 63?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 63 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 309-699-3570 to ask about current intake.

What benefits do UA Local 63 members receive?

The hall lists: Health & Welfare Fund, Local 63/353 Joint Pension and National Pension, Annuity Fund, Educational and training funds. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact UA Local 63?

Address: 116 HARVEY CT E PEORIA, IL 61611. Phone: 309-699-3570. Website: https://plumberslocal63.com.

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309-699-3570

116 Harvey Ct E Peoria, IL 61611

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