activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 7
- Job Dispatch SystemOperates an online job dispatch system for members to request jobs during off-hours (5:00 pm to 8:00 am).
- Job Dispatch SystemOperates an online job dispatch system for members to request jobs between 5:00 pm and 8:00 am.
- Member Healthcare ServicesProvides on-site medical care at the union hall through the Everside clinic, offering no-cost visits and prescriptions for members.
- Member Meetings and Events Member Meetings and ConventionsConducts regular union meetings, hosts retiree meetings in Tucson and Phoenix, and organizes an invitation-only breakfast event for widows.
- Member Meetings and Governance Member Meetings and ConventionsConducts union meetings and hosts retiree meetings in Tucson and Phoenix. Members in good standing have voting rights on union business, including elections and Collective Bargaining Agreement changes, after one year, and are eligible to run for union office after two years.
- Member Meetings and Representation Member Meetings and ConventionsConducts union meetings, hosts retiree meetings in Tucson and Phoenix, and holds an invitation-only breakfast for widows. Members in good standing have voting rights on union business, including elections and Collective Bargaining Agreement changes, and can run for union office after two years of good standing.
- On-site Medical CareProvides on-site medical care at the union hall through the Everside clinic, offering no-cost visits and prescriptions for members.
advocacy · 1
- Member Representation and GovernanceElects delegates to represent the local union at conventions, grants voting rights on union business after one year of good standing, and allows members to run for union office after two years of good standing.
capacity building · 7
- Apprenticeship ProgramsOffers five-year registered apprenticeship programs for individuals seeking to become journeyman HVAC technicians and pipefitters, which may be completed faster based on prior experience or skill level. These programs include industry-led training and on-the-job experience.
- Apprenticeship ProgramsOffers five-year registered apprenticeship programs for individuals seeking to become journeyman HVAC technicians, pipefitters, and Virtual Design & Construction detailers, which include on-the-job training and may be completed earlier based on prior experience or skill level.
- Journeyman Upgrade Training Journeyman & Supervisory Upgrade TrainingProvides journeyman upgrade training, including an 8-hour Retirement Readiness Workshop, which members are required to complete by May 31, 2026.
- Journeyman Upgrade Training Journeyman & Supervisory Upgrade TrainingProvides journeyman upgrade training, including an 8-hour Retirement Readiness Workshop, and requires members to complete 8 hours of such training annually.
- Journeyman Upgrade Training Journeyman & Supervisory Upgrade TrainingProvides journeyman upgrade training, including an 8-hour Retirement Readiness Workshop, which members are required to complete by a specified deadline.
- Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Training Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsTrains and certifies VDC detailers to create 3-D models from project documents and field measurements for integration into Building Information Models (BIM).
- Virtual Design & Construction Training Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsTrains and certifies Virtual Design & Construction detailers through a five-year apprenticeship program focused on technology and detailing, enabling them to create 3-D models for Building Information Models (BIM).
strategies · 18
how they think
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- BIM-Integrated Design and Construction BIM-integrated design and constructionThe organization utilizes Building Information Modeling (BIM) to seamlessly integrate 3-D design with fabrication and installation workflows across various trades, enhancing efficiency and coordination.
- Collective Bargaining for Member Compensation collective_bargaining_for_wagesThe organization advocates for and negotiates higher wages for its members by leveraging union-negotiated standards and economic data to secure improved compensation.
- Collective Bargaining for Member Wages collective_bargaining_for_wagesThe organization actively advocates for and negotiates higher wages for its members, basing these efforts on union-established standards and relevant economic data.
- Democratic Delegate Selection democratic delegate selectionThe organization uses a democratic voting process to elect union delegates, ensuring member representation at the UA Convention.
- Digital Job Dispatch System online dispatch systemThe organization uses an online dispatch system to streamline the job application process, allowing members to digitally request jobs and access detailed information about job opportunities and qualifications.
- Digital Job Dispatch System online dispatch systemThe organization employs an online dispatch system to facilitate job requests and provide digital access to job details and qualification requirements for its members.
- Dual-Path Workforce Development dual-path workforce developmentThe organization offers flexible career pathways into specialized fields like Virtual Design & Construction, accommodating both traditional apprenticeship training and entry based on prior experience.
- Integrated Digital Design and Construction BIM-integrated design and constructionThe organization employs Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate 3-D design with fabrication and installation workflows across different trades, enhancing efficiency and coordination in construction projects.
- Integrated Digital Design and Construction BIM-integrated design and constructionThe organization utilizes Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate 3-D design with fabrication and installation workflows across different trades, streamlining the construction process.
- Member Retirement Preparedness retirement_readiness_trainingThe organization supports members' readiness for retirement by offering retirement education programs combined with required training hours.
- Member-Centric Healthcare Delivery on-site_healthcareThe organization provides accessible, no-cost healthcare to its members by establishing medical clinics directly within union facilities, ensuring convenient access to health services.
- On-site Member Healthcare on-site_healthcareThe organization provides accessible, no-cost healthcare to its members by establishing and operating medical clinics directly within union facilities.
- On-site Member Healthcare on-site_healthcareThe organization provides accessible, no-cost healthcare services to its members by establishing medical clinics directly within union facilities.
- Public Health and Safety Advocacy public_health_and_safety_focusThe organization emphasizes and promotes the critical role of its tradespeople, particularly plumbers, in safeguarding public health and safety through their work on essential infrastructure such as drinking water, ventilation, sewer, and wastewater treatment systems.
- Public Health and Safety Focus in Trades public_health_and_safety_focusThe organization emphasizes and leverages the critical role of tradespeople, particularly plumbers, in maintaining public health and safety through their work on essential infrastructure such as drinking water, ventilation, sewer, and wastewater treatment systems.
- Public Health and Safety through Infrastructure Work public_health_and_safety_focusThe organization emphasizes and executes its role in maintaining public health and safety by focusing on critical infrastructure projects, including drinking water, ventilation, sewer, and wastewater treatment systems.
- Registered Apprenticeship Model apprenticeship_modelThe organization utilizes a registered apprenticeship model that combines structured on-the-job training with formal education and skill development to produce highly skilled tradespeople across various specializations, including HVAC technicians, pipefitters, welders, and plumbers. This model also integrates safety training and can provide pathways into advanced fields like Virtual Design & Construction.
- Retirement Readiness Training retirement_readiness_trainingThe organization offers education focused on retirement readiness, which is combined with mandatory training hours to ensure members are well-prepared for their retirement.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
401(k) Plan
A retirement savings tool offering tax advantages, employer contributions, and flexible investment options.
Apprenticeship Program
A five-year registered apprenticeship program providing industry-lead training and on-the-job experience for aspiring tradesmen and tradeswomen in plumbing, welding, and other pipe trades.
Pension Plans
Offers two pension plans to members, guaranteeing future benefits upon retirement.
Retiree Meetings
Regular meetings for retired members held in Phoenix and Tucson.
UA Local 469 Healthcare
Provides comprehensive health care benefits to members and their families, including medical, dental, vision, mental health services through Lyra, and on-site clinics through Marathon Health.
Widow's Breakfast
An invitation-only event for widows of union members.
Work-Life Services
Provides members with access to legal and financial services, identity theft support, and dependent care consultations and referrals through Lyra.
relationships · 21
who they work with
- AC&R Specialists Partner — Signatory contractor providing HVAC services
- ACCO Engineered Systems Partner — Signatory contractor providing HVAC services
- Allied Power Services, LLC Partner — Signatory contractor providing HVAC services
- American BIM Construction, LLC Partner — Signatory contractor providing construction services
- Anchor Mechanical, Inc. Partner — Signatory contractor providing HVAC services
- Apcon Construction Partner — Signatory contractor providing construction services
- Apollo Mechanical Contractors Partner — Signatory contractor providing HVAC services
- Cigna Partner — Provides premium health insurance coverage for members and their families.
- Harris Mechanical Southwest Partner — Signatory contractor providing HVAC services
- John Hancock Partner — Administers the 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions and tax advantages for members.
- Johnson Controls Phoenix Partner — Signatory contractor providing HVAC services
- Learning Care Group Partner — Offers discounted childcare rates, waived enrollment fees, and extended hours at centers for members’ families.
- Lyra Partner — Provides mental health services and work-life support including legal, financial, and dependent care resources to members.
- Marathon Partner — Provides healthcare services including physical exams and urgent care to UA Local 469 members.
- Siemens Industry Inc. Partner — Signatory contractor providing HVAC services
- UA Local 469 Partner — Local union whose members elected delegates to the UA Convention.
- United Association (UA) Network — Member organization of the United Association, participating in its apprenticeship program and benefits structure.
- United Association (UA) Network — Part of the United Association national network, participating in its registered apprenticeship program.
- United Association (UA) Network — Participates in the UA registered apprenticeship program for welder training.
- United Association (UA) Partner — Provides industry-lead training through its registered apprenticeship program.
- gotomyunion.com Partner — Technology platform used for online dispatch and job requests.