We would like to invite you to make a card for the Paradise Wildfire victims. Many women, men, children, and elderly are filled with despair from their recent loss.  Let’s show them they are not alone that no matter what happens in life, there is always someone out there with a hand and heart sending love and […]

When he was growing up, Frank would save his money and count it nearly every day. He thought for sure he’d be an accountant, so it’s no surprise that he ended up

Juan Gutierrez is the new organizer at UA 393 after two decades with our Local as a member, volunteer, and activist. Juan is a plumber by trade. He started as a labor shop boy back in 1989. He worked non-union for years before becoming a UA Local 393 member in 1997. He noticed how difficult […]

​ Last fall, three UA Local 393 members – Lisa Long, Sabrina Sharp and Aster Tseng (pictured left to right) – traveled to Chicago and joined over 1,900 tradeswomen for the annual Women Build Nations Conference. The conference is a space for networking and collaboration among tradeswomen from across the country spanning from apprentices to […]

On March 21st, almost 100 members kicked off our 2018 Campaign for a Secure Future (CSF). Members expressed the desire to take on more responsibility for political and community service projects; sponsor more events that show our support for our communities; and set up more political education forums to meet and greet elected leaders. San […]

When we first launched the Campaign for a Secure Future in 2015, we had three goals in mind: greater political power, expanded community presence, and increased member leadership. We’ve come a long way, and our historic San Jose City Council policy win marks a giant step forward in our efforts. The groundbreaking part of the […]

UA Local 393 members were instrumental in pushing the San Jose City Council to pass a groundbreaking policy to expand and protect union construction jobs. • Contractors must pay prevailing wage, hire locally, and create opportunities for disadvantaged workers on private developments that receive taxpayer subsidies. • Contractors must pay prevailing wage, provide union benefits, […]

Dear 393 Member, I don’t need to tell you that the world is divided right now. Within our union, we have diverse views, adding to the richness of the Local: we are Democrats, Republicans, old, young, and different races.​ Though there are issues that keep us apart, when we walk onto a job, we work […]

Congratulations to our March and April, 2018 retirees: enjoy your well-earned retirement! You make us #uaproud. Know any of these members? Worked with them? Share a story on our posts on Facebook (March and April) or Twitter (March and April).  

UA Local 393 members have worked hard to make this happen. And I’m proud to report that last Tuesday night, we won big for working families in San Jose! The San Jose City Council passed a groundbreaking set of policies to raise job quality and create career opportunities in construction, Silicon Valley’s second-fastest growing industry. […]

Congratulations to our December, 2017, January, 2018, and February, 2018 retirees: enjoy your well-earned retirement! You make us #uaproud. Know any of these members? Worked with them? Share a story on our posts on Facebook or Twitter.

Do you have a child graduating high school, in community college or attending a 4 year university? If you are a member in good standing with UA Local 393 for at least one year, your child is eligible for a $2,500.00 scholarship. 32 college scholarships will be awarded to sons and daughters of members of […]

Check out all the wonderful photos from UA Local 393’s 2017 Retiree Dinner! Want to see more? Access all the photos here, just use the password: hay    

UA Local Union 393 Campaign for a Secure Future Toys for Tots Giveaway   Join local unions for the annual Labor Movement Holiday Party. Help Santa Clara County families with limited resources have a safe, fun, uplifting afternoon of holiday happiness by providing toys and volunteering.   SHIFT #1    Friday, December 15th from 8:30am-11am SHIFT […]

Honored to Represent You Brothers and Sisters, Thank you for electing me to represent you as your Business Manager. I am honored by this responsibility, and I will do everything I can to support you and our Local. I have been a member of UA Local Union 393 for over 20 years. During that time, […]

Improving Our Jobs and Communities Fighting for the future we deserve is much more than supporting candidates and measures on the ballot. Our Campaign For A Secure Future holds those elected officials accountable once they are in office. We have taken over 50 actions such as advocating at council meetings and speaking at community hearings […]

You have seen them on the job, worked beside them and maybe even brought a question to them. But who are the stewards of 393, and how can they help you? A steward is a journeyman on the job, like anyone else. He or she is doing the work of their peers, and has other […]

You might remember Daryl Peterson from your own time at the training center. Daryl has been training and teaching welders or students since February of 1969, and he’s trained thousands of apprentices in the skills they needed over the years. He started his apprenticeship in June of 1962, and has been making UA Local 393 […]

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This Tuesday and Wednesday join us at the Pipe Trades Training Center for a Blood Drive and Flu Shot Clinic. The first 20 people will receive a 393 yoga mat, and everyone who donates blood or receives a flu shot will receive a gift bag. When: Tuesday October 3rd, Wednesday October 4th 3:30 PM – […]

Please share this event information with interested parties. RSVP and other details are listed in the flyer. If you have questions, please contact Compliance Officer Mauricio Velarde at mvelarde@sbaypipe.org.  

We are sending solidarity to our brothers and sisters in Texas as they deal with the catastrophic flooding. Members interested in supporting Texas UA Locals with financial contributions can contact Business Agents Al Tito Gonzalez Al@local393.org or Conrad Pierce Conrad@local393.org

BREAKING: A win for San Jose families! At the August 29th San Jose City Council meeting, UA 393 members and union brothers and sisters in San Jose showed up to advocate for the Museum Place Project’s Project Labor Agreement to ensure family-supporting wages on the project. The council voted unanimously to approve the project. We […]

San Jose City Council Vote When: Tuesday, August 29th at 3:00 PM meet up; vote at 5:30 PM Where: San Jose City Hall – 200 East Santa Clara Street, inside City Council Chambers What: The SJ City Council will vote on the Museum Place project being developed by Insight Realty in downtown adjacent to the Tech Museum. This large […]