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Over 1,500 plumbing, pipefitting, sprinkler fitting and HVACR contractors of all sizes recognize the benefits of partnering with IPTA and our affiliated local unions.

Highly Trained Labor
IPTA craftsmen and women are extensively trained through state-of-the-art apprenticeship programs.

IPTA supplies qualified manpower to our signatory partners.


Work-Ready Crews
Workers are OSHA-certified, safety-trained, and job-ready from day one.


Manpower When You Need It
Hire additional skilled workers as your projects grow without long hiring timelines or costly recruitment processes.


No Direct Benefit Administration
The union administers health insurance, pensions, and other fringe benefits—saving administrative time and cost.


Lower Turnover
Union tradespeople tend to be career-oriented professionals, resulting in better retention and lower retraining costs.


Consistent Wages and Benefits
Predictable labor costs through collective bargaining agreements.


Industry Advocacy
Unions often help shape regulations and legislation that support fair bidding, safety, training, and workforce standards.


Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committees (JATC)
Shared responsibility and influence over workforce training and development.

Illinois Pipe Trades Association

The Illinois Pipe Trades Association is a collaboration of 21 Local Unions and 30,000 Skilled Professionals in Illinois as well as parts of Iowa and Indiana.

This workforce is part of the national United Association (UA) and performs these types of work: Plumbing, Pipefitting, Sprinklerfitting, Welding, Heating/Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR), Service Work and other related services.

IPTA works to foster job creation, support training at our Locals and pursues sensible legislation.

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