UA Local 854 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Henderson, TN. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 854 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 854 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 854 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 731-610-4904 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.
UA Local 854 represents the skilled plumbers, pipefitters, and service technicians across the western region of Tennessee. Headquartered in Henderson, this local union is a critical labor partner for the industrial and commercial infrastructure projects that drive the regional economy. Their members are responsible for the installation and maintenance of high-pressure piping systems, domestic plumbing, and complex HVAC networks that support manufacturing plants, healthcare facilities, and public works. By maintaining rigorous standards for training and safety, Local 854 ensures that signatory contractors have access to a workforce capable of executing sophisticated mechanical scopes to precise specifications.
The market surrounding Henderson and the broader West Tennessee area has seen significant industrial investment, particularly in sectors related to automotive manufacturing and logistics. Local 854 plays a vital role in this landscape by providing a centralized pool of certified labor that can scale to meet the demands of large-scale capital projects. For the individual tradesperson, membership in this local offers a structured career path with collectively bargained protections and benefits. For the contractor, it provides a reliable mechanism for labor procurement and quality control, which is essential for maintaining project timelines and avoiding the costly rework associated with uncertified labor pools.
Journeyman wages for UA Local 854 are established through collective bargaining between the union and signatory contractor associations. While specific hourly rates are not publicly listed here, the total compensation package includes the base check rate plus significant employer-paid fringes. Apprentices begin at a fixed percentage of the journeyman rate, typically starting around 45% to 50% and receiving incremental raises every six to twelve months as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. To obtain the current wage scale, including the taxable hourly rate and the non-taxable fringe benefit totals, interested parties should contact the Local 854 business office directly to request the latest wage and benefit schedule.
The territorial jurisdiction of UA Local 854 covers a multi-county region in West Tennessee, centered around the Henderson market and extending into the surrounding rural and industrial corridors. This jurisdiction grants the local exclusive rights to supply labor for piping and plumbing work performed under the Master Labor Agreement within these boundaries. Members may be dispatched to various job sites ranging from municipal water treatment plants to private industrial facilities. The agreement covers all phases of installation, including layout, assembly, and maintenance of piping systems. Travel pay or subsistence may apply depending on the distance from the jurisdiction's dispatch point and the specific terms negotiated in the current area agreement.
The contractor landscape for Local 854 is comprised of a diverse mix of signatory mechanical firms. This includes large-scale prime contractors that specialize in industrial process piping for the region's manufacturing sector, as well as mid-sized commercial plumbing firms focused on institutional builds like schools and hospitals. There is also a significant presence of mechanical service contractors who handle the ongoing maintenance and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems. Hiring in this market is generally driven by major capital projects and long-term maintenance contracts. Gulfstream Strategic Placements has monitored this region since 2014, observing how these contractors utilize union labor to maintain competitive advantages in safety and technical proficiency.
Members of Local 854 perform a wide array of mechanical work, including sanitary plumbing, medical gas installation, industrial process piping, and commercial HVAC systems. Their jurisdiction covers both new construction projects and the long-term maintenance of existing facilities, ensuring that critical infrastructure in West Tennessee operates safely and efficiently according to code.
Gulfstream Strategic Placements, LLC is a specialized recruiting firm that has operated since 2014, focusing on the mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing trades. We assist signatory contractors in identifying and placing high-level management and field leadership talent. While we are not the union itself, we benchmark labor trends and talent availability within the Local 854 jurisdiction to support regional hiring needs.
Yes, experienced tradespeople can often join through a process known as 'organizing' or 'lateral entry.' The local will evaluate a candidate's documented hours and skill sets, often requiring a practical exam or a journeyman weld test. Qualified individuals may be admitted at the journeyman level, allowing them to access the full wage scale and benefit package immediately.
Most industrial projects within the Local 854 jurisdiction require UA-certified welders. Common certifications include the UA-21 (SMAW) and UA-15 (GTAW) for pipe welding. The JATC training fund provides members with access to weld booths and instructors to obtain and maintain these certifications, which are often a prerequisite for dispatch to heavy industrial or power plant jobsites.
UA Local 854 is seated in Henderson, Tennessee (TN). We hold published wage sheets for 14 locals across Tennessee — compare nearby scales before you take a call.
We are a mechanical, plumbing and electrical construction recruiting firm serving Henderson and the rest of Tennessee, including contractors signatory to UA Local 854. Our office is in South Corona, California and we place union-scale tradespeople and field leadership nationwide.
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Journeyman scales as last published by each local. Rates change every contract cycle — confirm with the hall.
UA Local 854 is headquartered in Henderson, TN 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 854 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 854 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 854 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 854 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 854 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 854 hall is at 2180 Woodville Rd Bethel Spgs, TN 38315, serving Henderson, TN and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 731-610-4904.
UA Local 854 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 731-610-4904 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 854 can be reached at 731-610-4904. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.