The history of the Plumbers Union in Pittsburgh dates back to the late 1870's, when it was affiliated with the Knights of Labor and later with the American Federation of Labor. By the fall of 1889, it was definitely decided to apply to the United Association for a charter, which was granted on May 17, 1890. Our contractors employ Local 27 members in many different construction applications. We work in the heavy industrial, commercial and residential sectors of the construction industry. Our workforce takes pride in partnering with our signatory contractors in providing sophisticated piping systems to end user.
UA Local 27 was chartered in 1889. For over 120 years, we've been protecting the health of our jurisdiction through our vigorous apprentice and journeyman training. Our contractors employ Local 27 members in many different construction applications. We work in the heavy industrial, commercial and residential sectors of the construction industry. Our workforce takes pride in partnering with our signatory contractors in providing sophisticated piping systems to the end user. From underground installation to final connections of fixtures and equipment, a plumber is required to have all the physical and mental skills needed to get the job done right the first time.
Plumbers Local 27 provides many services to the Pittsburgh area. We thrive in Commercial and Residential construction with specialized skills in Backflow Testing and Dye Testing. From the planning stages to construction to the final tests, Plumbers Local 27 will be there will you all the way! The contractors and members of Plumbers Local 27 work on many commercial facilities in and around the Greater Pittsburgh area. We take pride in our contribution to the betterment of the Pittsburgh Area. No project is too big or to small and if we have never fulfilled the type of project that you need, we will train our journeymen and apprentices to be able to execute the job properly.
On May 17, 1890, 90 craftsmen came together to create our union, officially joining the United Association and establishing Plumbers Local Union #27. Michael Joseph Counahan, Edward F. Welch & James J. Mckee were nominated and elected as our first officers. During the early 1920's the "American Plan" took hold in The United States (similar to today's "Right to Work" Laws). Business owners took hold of this opportunity, spreading lies that it was un-American to join a union or for businesses to sign labor agreements, in order to break up the labor movement.
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