About the UA

Our Trades

There are many pathways open to UA members, thanks to the
wide variety of training and education programs open to all.
Choose what suits you best.

Our Trades

  • HVACR Service Technicians

    Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Service Technicians install, maintain and repair plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration

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  • Metal Trades

    UA Metal Trades workers are found on a wide variety of jobsites all across North America. They work in shipyards,

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  • Pipefitters

    Pipefitters are highly skilled and certified tradespeople who work on jobs large and small all across North America. They install

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  • Pipeliners

    Pipeliners install, repair and maintain oil and gas piping systems all across North America. They perform vital work to keep

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  • Plumbers

    Plumbers perform work that is essential to the health and safety of our citizens. Plumbers install drinking water, waste and

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  • Sprinkler Fitters

    Sprinkler Fitters install life and property saving fire protection systems in homes, schools, hospitals, office buildings, hotels and more. As

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  • Steamfitters

    Steamfitters are highly skilled workers who are responsible for every aspect of the installation and maintenance of piping systems in

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  • Welders

    Welders are found on almost every jobsite in North America. These skilled workers cut and join a variety of materials,

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