Advantages of UA Membership

We Want You.

We are Local 71 of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of Canada and the United States.

We represent over 50,000 Pipe Trades Men and Women across Canada.

The choice to be with us is completely yours.

Following are the Advantages:

Higher Pay
Automatic Raises
Relieve Wage Disparity
Provide a Better Health Plan
Pension for ALL Employees
Benefits not Paid out of Hourly Wage
Huge Opportunities for Career Advancement
The Best Training Available in the Industry
Over 86 Local Contractors that are committed to Local 71 that you can be Dispatched to

UA Canada National Wellness Program

All UA Canada National Health and Wellness Programs can be accessed from this page—it is a one-stop shop for members and their families to access the resources available to them. This includes Telus Health & Togetherall, along with our Pregnancy, Parental/Maternity SUB and UA Maternity Benefit online applications.

Click to visit the UA Canada Wellness program web page

Member Assistance Program

Helping Unionized Tradespeople with the stresses of life.

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UA Canada Parental Wellness Program

UA Canada has launched the National Parental Wellness Program to aid members during pregnancy and early child development, offering financial assistance up to $100/week for up to 24 weeks of pregnancy for those whose work environments pose health hazards, and a Maternity and Parental Leave Assistance Benefit.

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PSG Prescription Safety Glasses

Donald McCooeye R.O.
Certified Optician
Frames and Lenses are measured and fitted Professionally ON-SITE.
Phone: 613-229-6234 | Email: donaldmccooeye@rogers.com

Labour Mobility Tax Deduction For Tradespeople

Budget 2022 introduced the Labour Mobility Tax Deduction for Tradespeople, providing tax recognition of up to $4,000 per year for eligible travel and relocation expenses. Retroactive to Jan 1, 2022.

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Mark's 10% Client Savings Card

Riobec Sécurité inc. ''La boutique du chantier''

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As a member of UA local 71, with proof of your membership, you will benefit of great discounts* on all of your purchases.

*Discount varies from 10 to 30%

540, Saint-Joseph boulevard, Gatineau, QC J8Y 4A3
819-770-5503 - riobec.ca