Training, Seminars & Professional Development
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. The shared mission is to continue to demonstrating the high degree of quality craftmanship necessary to construct the homes, schools, office buildings, refineries, power plants and industrial facilities necessary to a strong and vibrant national economy. 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.