Local 553 — which union hall are you looking for?

2 different unions charter a Local 553: 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 553 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, Alton, IL. hall at 2 S Wesley Dr East Alton, IL 62024. dispatch 618-259-6787. journeyman $51.61/hr effective 1/1/26. Open UA Local 553 jobs.
• IBEW Local 553 — Electricians, Raleigh-Durham, NC. hall at 3300 Us-70, Durham, NC 27703. dispatch (919) 596-8220. journeyman $32.44/hr effective 1/1/26. Open IBEW Local 553 jobs.

Local 553 questions

How many unions have a Local 553?

We track 2: UA Local 553 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, Alton, IL; IBEW Local 553 — Electricians, Raleigh-Durham, NC. They are separate organizations with separate halls, contracts and pay scales.

How do I know which Local 553 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 553 pay?

UA Local 553 journeyman scale is $51.61/hr effective 1/1/26; IBEW Local 553 journeyman scale is $32.44/hr effective 1/1/26. Confirm current rates with the hall before relying on them.

How do I contact a Local 553 hall?

UA Local 553: 618-259-6787; IBEW Local 553: (919) 596-8220.

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