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UA Local 638 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

We haven't found an official source for UA Local 638's benefits. Contact the hall at 718-392-3420 to confirm.

Dues & membership rules

We haven't found an official source for UA Local 638's dues or membership rules. Contact the hall at 718-392-3420 to confirm.

How to join UA Local 638

Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies, we don't guess at UA Local 638'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 638's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 718-392-3420.

How to apply for a job

  • Through the hall, Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether UA Local 638 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 638 contact page

Prevailing-wage rate calculator

Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for UA Local 638. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

UA Local 638 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

UA Local 638 - Steamfitter, effective 01/01/2026, source: SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD NY20260003, rev 6 (Building, New York) (PLUM0638-001)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
PLUMBER: SERVICE FITTERS (SERVICE FITTER WORK SHALL CONSIST OF ALL REPAIR, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE WORK ON DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRI$47.85$23.96$71.81
PLUMBER: SPRINKLER FITTERS, STEAMFITTERS$70.36$54.24$124.60
  • Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
  • Covers New York County, NY.

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UA Local 638 membership FAQ

How do I join UA Local 638?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 638 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 718-392-3420 to ask about current intake.

How do I contact UA Local 638?

Address: 27-08 40th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101. Phone: 718-392-3420.

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718-392-3420

27-08 40th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

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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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