UA Local 170

The United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & PipeFitting Industry of the US & Canada, Local 170 represents approximately 4,000 apprentices and journeypersons in British Columbia working in the Red Seal trades of: Plumber, Steamfitter/Pipefitter, Sprinkler-fitter, Gasfitter A and B, Instrumentation & Control Technicians, and Welders. We are a member Local of the United Association which represents 57,000 members in Canada and 340,000 members across North America in the piping trades. Our members play a key role in the construction of all types of facilities (residential, commercial, industrial); all necessary to grow a strong economy. Our mandate is to promote quality skills and craftsmanship in all our trades; committed to the guiding principles outlined in the UA Standard for Excellence: to uphold the highest industry standards in the workplace; to promote UA members skills, to promote safe and efficient work practices and to ensure customer satisfaction. ...