Local 43 — which union hall are you looking for?

2 different unions charter a Local 43: 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 43 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, Chattanooga, TN. hall at 3009 Riverside Dr Chattanooga, TN 37406. dispatch 423-698-6991. journeyman $36.15/hr effective 3/14/26. Open UA Local 43 jobs.
• IBEW Local 43 — Electricians, Syracuse, NY. journeyman $54.00/hr effective 6/4/26. Open IBEW Local 43 jobs.

Local 43 questions

How many unions have a Local 43?

We track 2: UA Local 43 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, Chattanooga, TN; IBEW Local 43 — Electricians, Syracuse, NY. They are separate organizations with separate halls, contracts and pay scales.

How do I know which Local 43 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 43 pay?

UA Local 43 journeyman scale is $36.15/hr effective 3/14/26; IBEW Local 43 journeyman scale is $54.00/hr effective 6/4/26. Confirm current rates with the hall before relying on them.

How do I contact a Local 43 hall?

UA Local 43: 423-698-6991; IBEW Local 43: see the hall page.

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