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The Heart of the UA lives in every member
The “Heart of the UA” lives in every member who believes union membership opportunities belong to everyone – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender.
For 132 years, the UA has endured tragedies, sacrifices and extreme challenges, and yet, it has been the heart and soul of its membership that has seen it through.
UA members are thankful for our solid apprenticeship and training programs, our benefits and the ability to retire with dignity. Many have attributed their success and the success of their family members to their union.
While members prospered, their children, spouses and partners prospered. Becoming a union member lifted them into the middle class and now is the time to give others that leg up.
With increased job opportunities for the Building Trades, local union members are working hard to offer women and other underrepresented workers the same opportunities to become UA members.
Members know what is at stake and they know that going through an apprenticeship could mean changing a person’s life and they are right.