Local 538 — which union hall are you looking for?

2 different unions charter a Local 538: 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 538 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, Johnson City, TN. hall at 2404 S Roan St Johnson City, TN 37601. dispatch 423-928-5751. journeyman $33.00/hr effective 10/21/22. Open UA Local 538 jobs.
• IBEW Local 538 — Electricians, Danville, IL. journeyman $40.00/hr effective 7/5/24. Open IBEW Local 538 jobs.

Local 538 questions

How many unions have a Local 538?

We track 2: UA Local 538 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, Johnson City, TN; IBEW Local 538 — Electricians, Danville, IL. They are separate organizations with separate halls, contracts and pay scales.

How do I know which Local 538 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 538 pay?

UA Local 538 journeyman scale is $33.00/hr effective 10/21/22; IBEW Local 538 journeyman scale is $40.00/hr effective 7/5/24. Confirm current rates with the hall before relying on them.

How do I contact a Local 538 hall?

UA Local 538: 423-928-5751; IBEW Local 538: see the hall page.

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