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Union hiring FAQ — San Antonio

Halls, official pay sources and how union mechanical hiring works in San Antonio, TX.

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Which UA and SMART halls are listed for San Antonio?

Our directory lists SMART Local 67, UA Local 142 for San Antonio. A hall's office location is not its jurisdiction; confirm which local covers your project address with the hall.

  • SMART Local 67 — Sheet Metal Workers
  • UA Local 142 — Plumbers & Pipefitters
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What are the official union pay rates in San Antonio?

SMART Local 67: SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY): $34.10/hr base, effective 07/01/2025; UA Local 142: PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION): $38.97/hr base, effective 07/02/2025. Rates come from the hall's own sheet or a named government determination; classifications, agreements and effective dates differ, so confirm the current rate with the hall.

  • SMART Local 67 pay rate
  • UA Local 142 pay rate
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Can Gulfstream help a contractor hire union tradespeople in San Antonio?

Yes. We recruit plumbers, pipefitters, HVAC service fitters, sheet metal workers, foremen and project leadership for union and merit-shop commercial mechanical contractors. Submit a dedicated contractor hiring request with your contact, project, crew and agreement details; your company stays confidential.

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How does your recruiting relate to hall dispatch?

Our recruiting is separate from hall dispatch. Referral, membership and dues rules are set by each local and its agreements; contact the hall for current rules. A hall listing here does not establish any contractor's signatory status.

Gulfstream is independent of every union. We recruit for union and merit-shop contractors; our recruiting is separate from hall dispatch, and a hall listing or posting here does not establish any contractor's signatory status. Membership, referral and dues rules are set by each local.

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