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
Health & Welfare Fund
Local 78 pension
Annuity fund
Apprentice training fund
Dues & membership rules
Minimum 75% placement test score for interview
Apprentice applications by appointment only
How to join UA Local 78
Each Plumbers & Pipefitters local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at UA Local 78'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 78's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at 213-688-9090.
How to apply for a job
Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether UA Local 78 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.
Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for UA Local 78. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.
UA Local 78 full pay table
Unverified: source does not name this local; confirm with the hall
UA Local 78 Plumbers - California Prevailing Wage Determination (Los Angeles County) — effective 2026-02-22 — source: California DIR General Prevailing Wage Determination LOS-2026-1 (PLUMBER: PLUMBER, INDUSTRIAL AND GENERAL PIPEFITTER, rate schedule 204-X-6(1))
Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by UA Local 78 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at 213-688-9090 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Minimum 75% placement test score for interview; Apprentice applications by appointment only. Source: Hall-published source
What benefits do UA Local 78 members receive?
The hall lists: Health & Welfare Fund, Local 78 pension, Annuity fund, Apprentice training fund. Source: Hall-published source
How do I contact UA Local 78?
Address: 1111 W JAMES M WOOD BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA 90015. Phone: 213-688-9090.