Brothers and Sisters, UA Local Union 393 Plumbers, Steamfitters, and HVACR Service Technicians has a long, proud history of representing workers in our industry — a history that extends back to the founding of our local in 1904. It is a history of member engagement, member involvement, and member activism that continues to place our […]

It is not an overstatement that modern civilization depends on the skills and services that people like ourselves provide on a daily basis at work. We build and service the piping systems that provide the most valuable commodity on the planet — water — to our cities. Our work carries away waste and with that, […]

Bill Bailey Jr. is a leader in our Local and our industry. “When I think about being a union member, Brother Bailey comes to mind,” said Business Manager Bill Guthrie. “He can always be counted on to help with a precinct walk or rally community leaders. He understands our union’s strength comes from our skills. […]

Every day, our members are going to work, supporting their families, whether outside in the heat, in the cold, on rooftops, or in a ditch doing what we do best – put in pipe. As your elected team of officers, we are doing our best to support you by fighting every day to secure work, […]

There’s no predicting the future. But we can plan for it. That’s why we have started the Campaign for a Secure Future. It’s our way of ensuring that when developers break ground in our backyard, they’ll be doing it under union-negotiated, family-supporting Project Labor Agreements, or PLAs. How will it work? Right now, we’re reaching […]

Brothers and Sisters, It was only a few years ago that building trades workers — both union and non-union alike — were experiencing unemployment rates as high as 40 percent. Now we’re in the middle of a construction boom, the likes of which we have not seen in our region since the ‘90s. Our Local’s […]

In 1986, a group of labor activists threw a holiday party for the families of striking workers. Hundreds of children participated in that first celebration and toy giveaway. Decades later, it’s an annual tradition open to the entire community, where thousands of children enjoy a day of games, food and gifts. Working families are finally […]

More than 150 UA Local Union 393 plumbers, pipefitters and apprentices working on the new Stanford Hospital just reached an important milestone: Construction of the $2 billion project is halfway done. The 824,000-square-foot Palo Alto hospital is is on track for completion in 2017 with the facility opening its doors to patients in early 2018. […]

Welcome to Toolbox, a new column that will be helping our members better understand the ins and outs of our contracts.   Should I bring my personal tools to work? No, leave them at home. Our Master Labor Agreement contract language clearly states that employers supply the tools: “No tools shall be furnished by any […]

Brothers and Sisters, Training the next generation of UA craftspeople is an investment in our future. New blood is vital to our union and our trade. To both replace our retiring baby boomer members and meet the labor needs required for our current crush of projects, UA Local Union 393 has nearly 400 union Plumber, […]

UA Local Union 393 member and Pipe Trades Training Center Instructor Wayne Machado signed the pledge. By joining our “Campaign for a Secure Future” as a team leader, he vows to help our union build the power we need to keep our pensions strong, our health plans funded and grow market share for union construction […]

As new high-rises crowd the downtown San Jose skyline and construction activity booms, dozens of city union workers say they’re being left behind because developers are hiring out-of-town non-union employees.

When tech giant Apple first embarked on building its Apple Campus 2, a $5 billion “spaceship” in Cupertino, it made a commitment to meeting certain labor standards in exchange for the state of California’s help in expediting the project.

A fierce fight is brewing in San Jose, as billions of dollars flow into our cities, triggering the biggest construction boom in decades.

June 2016 Primary Election Results

UA Local Union 393 saved Conrad Pierce’s life.

It’s a great time to join the union and it’s a great time to join the UA Local Union 393 workforce. These photos reflect the journey from apprentice hopeful to graduation. 

UA Local Union 393 Plumber Apprentice John Pettigrew is the best in the West! 

Sometimes it pays to volunteer!

UA Local Union 393 takes over Saratoga Springs

For UA Local Union 393 plumbers, pipefitters and apprentices, Super Bowl 50 was a day to celebrate.

Welcome to Toolbox, a new column that will be helping our members better understand the ins and outs of our contracts.

Meet our new UA Local Union 393 Team Member — Jean Cohen! Jean will join us later this month as our brand new coordinator for the Campaign for a Secure Future.

Meet our member, Eric Mussynski. Eric is a HVAC/R Service Technician with UA Local Union 393, and has been a member for 18 years.

Brothers and Sisters, Before I begin, I wanted to say “thank you” again for giving me the opportunity to represent all of you.

It was early in his plumbing career that Fred “Bud” Powers got called into the Marines during the Korean War.

Just before the New Year, UA Local Union 393 elected new officers and committee members. Please welcome your 2016-2019 team!

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