Local 38 — which union hall are you looking for?

3 different unions charter a Local 38: 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 38 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, San Francisco, CA. hall at 1621 Market St San Francisco, CA 94103. dispatch 415-626-2000. journeyman $91.00/hr effective 8/22/25. Open UA Local 38 jobs.
• IBEW Local 38 — Electricians, Cleveland, OH. journeyman $48.63/hr effective 8/11/26. Open IBEW Local 38 jobs.
• SMART Local 38 — Sheet Metal Workers, Westchester & Rockland, NY. hall at Pob 119 / 38 Starr Ridge Rd Brewster NY 10509. dispatch (845) 278-6868. journeyman $48.77/hr effective 10/21/22. Open SMART Local 38 jobs.

Local 38 questions

How many unions have a Local 38?

We track 3: UA Local 38 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, San Francisco, CA; IBEW Local 38 — Electricians, Cleveland, OH; SMART Local 38 — Sheet Metal Workers, Westchester & Rockland, NY. They are separate organizations with separate halls, contracts and pay scales.

How do I know which Local 38 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 38 pay?

UA Local 38 journeyman scale is $91.00/hr effective 8/22/25; IBEW Local 38 journeyman scale is $48.63/hr effective 8/11/26; SMART Local 38 journeyman scale is $48.77/hr effective 10/21/22. Confirm current rates with the hall before relying on them.

How do I contact a Local 38 hall?

UA Local 38: 415-626-2000; IBEW Local 38: see the hall page; SMART Local 38: (845) 278-6868.

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