Local 81 — which union hall are you looking for?

2 different unions charter a Local 81: 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 81 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, Syracuse, NY. hall at 107 Twin Oaks Dr Syracuse, NY 13206. dispatch 315-437-7397. journeyman $48.26/hr effective 7/20/25. Open UA Local 81 jobs.
• IBEW Local 81 — Electricians, Scranton, PA. journeyman $47.97/hr effective 5/26/26. Open IBEW Local 81 jobs.

Local 81 questions

How many unions have a Local 81?

We track 2: UA Local 81 — Plumbers & Pipefitters, Syracuse, NY; IBEW Local 81 — Electricians, Scranton, PA. They are separate organizations with separate halls, contracts and pay scales.

How do I know which Local 81 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 81 pay?

UA Local 81 journeyman scale is $48.26/hr effective 7/20/25; IBEW Local 81 journeyman scale is $47.97/hr effective 5/26/26. Confirm current rates with the hall before relying on them.

How do I contact a Local 81 hall?

UA Local 81: 315-437-7397; IBEW Local 81: see the hall page.

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