Not A Member?
The following information is specific for members of UA Local 118. If you're a professional Plumber, Steamfitter, Pipefitter or HVAC/R Service Technician and are not a member, please visit our Join Us page.
Benefit Contact Information
For the pension plan, health fund and Care ACT contact information, please visit our benefits page.
Bylaws & Working Rules
These Rules and Bylaws govern the conduct of Local 118 officers and members and supplement the rules, regulations, and guidance for Local Unions, their officers, and their members set forth in the United Association (UA) Constitution.
Check In
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Collective Bargaining Agreement
It is understood that the public can best be served plus progress maintained and furthered in the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry only if there is a sound, reasonable and harmonious working arrangement between the employer and employee.
Know your rights and responsibilities as a UA Local 118 member by reviewing the 2023-2025 Labor Agreement.
Dues Relief / Loss of Time
Dues relief is available to members in good standing who wish to have their dues requirements put on hold through a medical recovery or hardship. A loss of time form must be submitted to the office and approved by the Executive Board. For a planned event, a request should be made in advance of the loss of time. In an emergency, the request should be made as soon as possible. You can obtain a loss of time form, by coming into the office, or requesting one from Michelle at michellem@ualocal118.com.
Member Wage Rates & Dues
If you are unfamiliar with the pay scale and wages for a professional plumber, steamfitter, or HVAC/R service technician in Walworth, Kenosha, and Racine counties as a United Association member, review UA Local 118 hourly pay rates here.
Politcal Action
Many of you have made it clear that you don't like having other people's agenda pushed on you, or that you don't appreciate being told how to vote. Local 118 encourages you to vote the way you feel is responsible.
We hope you use that vote to protect the labor movement.
The Department of Political & Legislative Affairs handles all political, legislative, and governmental affairs matters for the UA. Stay current on the issues facing the pipelines here: https://www.uagetinvolved.org/legislative-issues
In June 2023, President Biden passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act which included numerous reforms to the permitting process itself that will help our projects get underway sooner and ensure our members spend less time in permitting limbo. Read more here: https://www.uagetinvolved.org/fiscal-responsibility-act
PROJECT 2025
Trump's Plan for a Second Term
WHAT IS PROJECT 2025?
Project 2025 is an extreme, 900-page roadmap for a second Trump Administration. It was crafted by anti-union and anti-worker officials to help corporations and the rich profit off our backs.
WHY SHOULD I CARE?
The policies in Project 2025 would be devastating to the UA, our Local Unions, and our members and their families. The below descriptions of specific proposals in Project 2025 include page citations, allowing you to verify these claims for yourself.
WHAT ARE THE SPECIFICS?
- Repealing the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and other laws like the CHIPS Act (Page 365).
- Alternatives to Unions, which, according to Project 2025, no longer appeal to Americans. (Page 599).
- The outright elimination of public sector unions (Page 82).
- Repealing the Davis-Bacon Act (Page 604).
- Banning Project Labor Agreement requirements by federal agencies (Page 604).
- Loosening occupational licensing standards (Page 606).
- Elimination of voluntary recognition as a means of obtaining union representation (Pages 602-603).
- More investigations by DOL (Page 602).
- Allowing overtime protections to be waived (Page 605).
- Repealing union-buster disclosure requirements (Page 602).
LEARN MORE ABOUT TRUMP'S PLAN AND THE PEOPLE BEHIND PROJECT 2025 AT:
UAGETINVOLVED.ORG/PROJECT2025
Click Here to Download the UA's Project 2025 1-Pager Toolkit.
Scholarships
Union College Benefit
Where Education Meets Affordability!
Through our partnership with Employee Benefit Systems (EBS), all UA Local 118 members now have access to significantly discounted tuition on degree and certificate programs with a network of colleges and universities.
Whether you want to pursue a part-time degree or certificate program, your child wants to earn a full-time bachelor’s degree, or a family member is interested in a master’s degree, this new benefit means tuition for all these programs is discounted up to 50%. As the cost of education continues to balloon, the UA is proud to offer these incredible savings to all our members and
their families, for all degrees available through this benefit.
Trent McReynolds Scholarship
The Trent McReynolds Scholarshp Fund is available to UA Local 118 members. More information can be found on the members-only scholarship page.
Welder Continuity Report
Update your welding certifications by completing and submitting this form.