UA Local 91 has proven itself a leader in efforts to improve the industry and working standards in Alabama. The membership grew from a small contingent of 26 plumbers in the late 19th century to an active list of more than 600 plumbers, pipefitters, and servicemen in the 20th century. While unions are under political assault nationwide, UA local 91 expects to remain strong in the 21st century.
Nationally, the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada or “UA” as it is commonly known is a multi-craft union whose members are engaged in the fabrication, installation and servicing of piping systems. There are approximately 326,000 highly-skilled United Association members who belong to over 300 individual local unions across North America.
The United Association has been training qualified pipe tradesmen longer than anyone else in the industry and boasts the premier training programs available in the industry today, including five-year apprenticeship programs, extensive journeyman training organized instructor training and certification programs.