Signatory contractors and Brothers and Sisters of UA Local 142 and Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 286 are encouraged to fill out Davis Bacon Wage Surveys when the comment period opens in 2023. The surveys will be used to calculate the Prevailing Wage for construction workers on federal and federally assisted projects over $2,000. The Davis-Bacon
Austin, Texas is a booming area that has been growing for nearly a decade. The massive growth has helped keep the roughly 1,700 members of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 286 busy. From new sporting stadiums like Major League Soccer’s Austin FC Q2 Stadium to office space and production facilities for the
Over the course of nearly 130 years, Plumbers Local 68 has learned one crucial lesson: Its members are stronger when united. Local 68 is a Brotherhood and Sisterhood. Unity not only brings them together — it gives them the strength to fight for a better life for their members and families. Local 68 has consistently
One of two pipe trades unions in the Houston, Texas area, Pipefitters Local 211 features three apprenticeship training programs: Apprentices can choose to pursue a career in pipefitting, welding or in the HVAC-R industry. In its fight for workers’ rights, Local 211 has always prioritized accessibility — it continually strives to be there for its
On Thursday morning, the Southwest Pipe Trades Association (SWPTA) and representatives from its affiliated Local Unions met in Dallas to load trucks with plumbing supplies to address plumbing emergencies across Texas. The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing, Pipefitting and Sprinkler Fitting Industry (UA) and the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)
Winter Weather storm affects Texas plumbing As Texans assess the damages caused during the recent severe winter storms, the Southwest Pipe Trades Association would like to provide as much information to Texas residents as possible to ensure all homes and businesses return to a working capability as soon as possible. We thank Governor Abbot and
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