Local 159 — which union hall are you looking for?

2 different unions charter a Local 159: UA (plumbers & pipefitters), IBEW (electricians). Each hall below shows its city, address, dispatch number and the latest published journeyman scale we have on file. Rates change each contract cycle — confirm with the hall.

• UA Local 159 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, Martinez, CA. hall at 1308 Roman Way Martinez, CA 94553. dispatch 925-229-0400. journeyman $61.02/hr effective 10/21/22. Open UA Local 159 jobs.
• IBEW Local 159 — Electricians, Madison, WI. journeyman $50.00/hr effective 6/12/25. Open IBEW Local 159 jobs.

Local 159 questions

How many unions have a Local 159?

We track 2: UA Local 159 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, Martinez, CA; IBEW Local 159 — Electricians, Madison, WI. They are separate organizations with separate halls, contracts and pay scales.

How do I know which Local 159 I want?

Go by trade and city. Plumbing and pipefitting work is UA, electrical work is IBEW, sheet metal and HVAC ductwork is SMART. Then match the city closest to the jobsite.

What does Local 159 pay?

UA Local 159 journeyman scale is $61.02/hr effective 10/21/22; IBEW Local 159 journeyman scale is $50.00/hr effective 6/12/25. Confirm current rates with the hall before relying on them.

How do I contact a Local 159 hall?

UA Local 159: 925-229-0400; IBEW Local 159: see the hall page.

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