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Local 16 — which union hall are you looking for?

3 different unions charter a Local 16: UA (plumbers & pipefitters), IBEW (electricians), SMART (sheet metal). 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 16 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, Omaha, NE. hall at 4801 F St Omaha, NE 68117. dispatch 402-734-6274. journeyman $44.26/hr effective 5/25/25. Open UA Local 16 jobs.
  • IBEW Local 16 — Electricians, Evansville, IN. hall at 9001 N Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN 47725. dispatch (812) 867-9670. journeyman $49.11/hr effective 5/31/26. Open IBEW Local 16 jobs.
  • SMART Local 16 — Sheet Metal Workers, Portland, OR. hall at 2379 Ne 178th Ave Portland OR 97230. dispatch (503) 254-0123. journeyman $54.99/hr effective 07/01/2025. Open SMART Local 16 jobs.

Local 16 questions

How many unions have a Local 16?

We track 3: UA Local 16 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, Omaha, NE; IBEW Local 16 — Electricians, Evansville, IN; SMART Local 16 — Sheet Metal Workers, Portland, OR. They are separate organizations with separate halls, contracts and pay scales.

How do I know which Local 16 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 16 pay?

UA Local 16 journeyman scale is $44.26/hr effective 5/25/25; IBEW Local 16 journeyman scale is $49.11/hr effective 5/31/26; SMART Local 16 journeyman scale is $54.99/hr effective 07/01/2025. Confirm current rates with the hall before relying on them.

How do I contact a Local 16 hall?

UA Local 16: 402-734-6274; IBEW Local 16: (812) 867-9670; SMART Local 16: (503) 254-0123.

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