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. w