Membership

Membership Has it's Advantages!

Apprentices

New Apprentices of Local 130 are enrolled in a five-year apprentice training program. As part of this special course, apprentice plumbers are paid to attend classes one day a week, while receiving on-the-job training the remaining four days of the work week. The program is designed to provide apprentice plumbers with the knowledge and experience they need to succeed on the job and to promote quality within the union.

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Benefits

Local 130 Members have a health insurance plan that provides great coverage for hospital, outpatient care, and prescription medication. Members also have access to a pension plan, that when combined with Social Security, promises up to 75% of members salary after working 35 years in the trade. A legal assistance plan helps both members and their families. Members can attain career advancement through specialized advanced journeymen training courses taught by qualified instructors at a minimal charge. There is also a substantial savings plan to help members and their families save for a home, car, vacation or those unexpected expenses.

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How to Join

If you’re new to the plumbing profession and believe you might be interested in a rewarding career in this well established building trade, please have a look at the Apprentice Program section of this site. This section describes apprenticeship with Local 130 UA and its’ benefits. Afterwards, if Plumber Apprenticeship appeals to you and you think you can qualify, please contact Rich O’Connor at the Joint Apprenticeship Committee to take the next step.

If you are an experienced plumber and not yet a Local 130 Member, but would like to discuss the benefits and opportunites provided by our brotherhood, please contact Larry Wesensten at the “Organizing Committee” for more information and to possibly qualify. Contact them at (312) 421-1010 ext 150. Local 130 UA Membership will take your plumbing career to the next level!

Plumbing Licenses

It is recommended that Members take the License Review Test before applying for the City’s Plumbing License Exam. Members MUST contact the City of Chicago to schedule this exam. The JAC or Local 130 UA will not schedule the exam on behalf of members.

City of Chicago Journeymens License Exam Test dates:

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