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Plumbers and Pipefitters

Unions and Associations

Union pipefitters are members of the the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States, Canada, which negotiates contracts between the local union and contractors. The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association has more than 3,300 open and union shop contractor members and offers networking, advocacy, and apprenticeship programs. Plumbers also can join an association based on the city or state in which they live.

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