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Welcome to the new look of Local 398. This page will feature news and events.
Schedule of Events
All meetings will be held at the Ontario Elks Lodge, 1150 W 4th St, Ontario, CA 91762.
- 11/27/2025 – Thanksgiving Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 11/28/2025 – Black Friday – UA Holiday Observed
- 12/02/2025 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee (Tuesday)
- 12/02/2025 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting / Membership Christmas Party & Raffle (Tuesday)
- 12/25/2025 – Christmas Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 01/01/2026 – New Years Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 01/14/2026 — Special Called Meeting
- 01/26/2026 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 01/28/2026 – 5:30 pm – Member Meeting/Nominations State Pipe Trades/UA Convention Delegates
- 02/16/2026 – Presidents Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 02/23/2026 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 02/25/2026 – 5:30 pm – Member Meeting/Election of State Pipe Trades/UA Convention Delegates
- 02/27/2026 – 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm – State Pipe Trades Delegates Election Run Off (only if necessary)
- 03/23/2026 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 03/25/2026 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting / Run Off Election if Necessary.
- 04/27/2026 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee (Rescheduled)
- 04/29/2026 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting (Rescheduled)/ Potential Wage and Benefit Vote
- 05/25/2026 – Memorial Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 05/27/2026 – 4:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee (Rescheduled)
- 05/27/2026 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting
- 06/22/2026 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 06/24/2026 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting
- 07/04/2026 – Independence Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 07/20/2026 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 07/22/2026 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting
- 08/24/2026 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 08/26/2026 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting
- 09/07/2026 – Labor Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 09/21/2026 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 09/23/2026 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting
- 09/26/2026 – Local 398 Picnic (Tentative Date)
- 10/16/2026 – Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony (Tentative Date)
- 10/26/2026 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 10/28/2026 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting
- 11/11/2026 – Veterans Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 11/26/2026 – Thanksgiving Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 11/27/2026 – Black Friday – UA Holiday Observed
- 12/01/2026 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 12/01/2026 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting / Membership Christmas Party
- 12/25/2026 – Christmas Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 01/01/2027 – New Years Day – UA Holiday Observed
The California State Pipe Trades Council Scholarship
Dear Member:
I am pleased to notify you once again of this wonderful opportunity. The California State Pipe Trades Council Scholarship Foundation awards college scholarships to children of U.A. Local Union members in good standing. In order to apply, your child must be either:
1) A high school senior graduating in June 2025 and planning to attend a U.S. community college, 4-year college, or university during the coming academic year;
2) A full-time community college student continuing full-time attendance during the coming academic year, or planning to attend a U.S. 4-year college or university during the coming academic year; or
3) A full-time student currently attending a U.S. 4-year college or university and continuing full-time attendance during the coming academic year.
Forty scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded to the winning applicants. Applications and the required accompanying materials will be accepted beginning November 1, 2025. They must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2026. Applications must be received within five business days after this deadline.
The following materials follow:
- Scholarship Contest Rules and Application for full details regarding applying for the scholarship. The Application portion on page 4 should be completed by the applicant. The applicant must ensure that the specified section at the bottom of the application is completed by the parent’s Local Union.
Find the instructions and download the rules and application on the California State Pipe Trades Council website at www.calpipes.org. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact my office for further assistance.
I hope your children will take advantage of this great opportunity.
Fraternally,
William Steiner
Business Manager
2024-2025 CPMCA SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Friday, May 3, 2024
A friendly reminder to apply for the 2024-2025 CPMCA Scholarship Program. 1. CPMCA is awarding $2500 per school year to qualified applicants. 2. Applicants must be either: – A current employee at a CPMCA Contractor Member company working a minimum of 16 hours each week for a minimum of 3 months prior to the scholarship submittal deadline. OR – A child, grandchild, or sibling of any employee (office or field personnel) or owner working for a CPMCA Contractor Member company in Southern California. 3. Scholarships will be provided on a yearly basis. Thus, applicants can reapply each year – during the course of their college/university education – to receive the scholarship. 4. CPMCA is accepting applications from individuals attending a two (2) OR four (4) year accredited college/university. CPMCA remains committed to recognizing and supporting students and their future careers. Please review the attached CPMCA Scholarship Guidelines and Application HERE to determine what kind of student is awarded the CPMCA Scholarship. If you would like to recommend an individual for the 2024-2025 school year, please forward this announcement to the student at your earliest convenience to allow them adequate time to complete the application. The application must be submitted to the CPMCA office postmarked no later than Friday, May 3, 2024. Applications postmarked after the deadline will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted to: CPMCA Attn: Michelle Lynn 3500 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 860 Burbank, CA 91505 Please feel free to contact Michelle Lynn (michelle@cpmca.org) if you have any questions.
United Association Scholarship Trust Fund
We are pleased to announce that the United Association Scholarship Trust Fund is gearing up for the 2024-2025 academic year scholarship awards. Up to 112 scholarships totaling as much as $502,000 will be awarded this year, including 106 for students pursuing undergraduate studies and up to six for students pursuing graduate studies.
Scholarships range from $4,000 to $7,500 each. Generally, dependents of UA members who are pursuing a post-high school education at an accredited college or university may apply for a scholarship (for more information, see eligibility requirements and award criteria in the detailed instructions found with the application). The deadline for submitting applications is June 12, 2024.
Applications may be submitted electronically through https://uascholarshipfund.communityforce.com/. Beginning March 8, potential applicants can check that website and click on the “Login” icon at the top right corner for additional instructions to access and submit applications. Note that upon logging in, users should be sure to click on the scholarship application titled 2024 United Association Scholarship.
Electronic submissions through the online application are encouraged. However, paper applications may also be submitted by mail to UA Scholarship Trust Fund, c/o Office of the UA General Secretary-Treasurer, Three Park Place, Annapolis, MD 21401. Paper applications are now available free of charge via request by contacting the office of the UA General Secretary-Treasurer at 410-269-2000 or via download at uanet.org (UA member login required).
Awards will primarily be based on academic achievement and potential, personal achievement, and community involvement. Financial needs may also be considered.
Scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Applications will be judged by an independent and impartial Selection Committee, comprised of distinguished members of the community. The Selection Committee may request information concerning the financial circumstances of applicants and use this information in the award of scholarships. Also, note that because UA scholarships do not automatically renew each year, receiving an award in one year does not guarantee you an award in future years.
In addition, six scholarships will be given to “Second Chance” awardees. Those selected will be students whose academic achievement is not the best in their region, but who demonstrate they want another chance at an education at an institution of higher learning.
We would like to thank everyone for supporting the Fund and look forward to awarding our next round of scholarships to our deserving UA students.
Please see the newest issue of the UA Safety news letter here. Updated 3/11/24
Union Meeting Dates 2024
All meetings will be held at the Ontario Elks Lodge, 1150 W 4th St, Ontario, CA 91762.
- 03/25/2024 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 03/27/2024 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting / Wage Allocation Vote / By-Laws Reading
- 04/15/2024 –5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 04/17/2024 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting / By-Laws Reading / By-Laws Adoption Vote
- 05/20/2024 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 05/22/2024 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting / Nominations of Officers
- 05/27/2024 – Memorial Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 06/19/2024 – 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Election of Officers Vote
- 06/24/2024 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 06/26/2024 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting / Run Off Election if Necessary.
- 07/04/2024 – Independence Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 07/22/2024 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 07/24/2024 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting
- 08/19/2024 – Local 398 Golf Tournament (Tentative)
- 08/26/2024 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 08/28/2024 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting
- 09/02/2024 – Labor Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 09/07/2024 – Local 398 Picnic
- 09/16/2024 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 09/18/2024 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting
- 10/18/2024 – 6:00 pm – Local 398 Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony (Tentative)
- 10/21/2024 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 10/23/2024 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting
- 11/11/2024 – Veterans Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 11/28/2024 – Thanksgiving – UA Holiday Observed
- 11/29/2024 – Black Friday – UA Holiday Observed
- 12/03/2024 – 5:00 pm – Executive Board & Finance Committee
- 12/03/2024 – 5:30 pm – Membership Meeting / Annual Christmas Party (Tuesday)
- 12/25/2024 – Christmas Day – UA Holiday Observed
- 01/01/2025 – New Years Day – UA Holiday Observed
See the latest issue of The Prevailing Wage. This is the State Building Trades Magazine. As many of you may know, The State Building Trades current president is the UA’s own Chris Hannan of Local 709. The Prevailing Wage is worth checking out.
I am pleased to notify you once again of this wonderful opportunity. The California State Pipe Trades Council Scholarship Foundation awards college scholarships to children of U.A. Local Union members in good standing. In order to apply, your child must be either:
1) A high school senior graduating in June 2024 and planning to attend a U.S. community college, 4-year college, or university during the coming academic year;
2) A full-time community college student continuing full-time attendance during the coming academic year, or planning to attend a U.S. 4-year college or university during the coming academic year; or
3) A full-time student currently attending a U.S. 4-year college or university and continuing full-time attendance during the coming academic year.
Forty scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded to the winning applicants. Applications and the required accompanying materials will be accepted beginning November 1, 2023. They must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2024. Applications must be received within five business days after this deadline.
- Please see Scholarship Contest Rules and Application for full details regarding applying for the scholarship. The Application portion on page 3 should be completed by the applicant. The applicant must ensure that the specified section at the bottom of the application is completed by the parent’s Local Union.
You can also find the instructions and download the rules and application on the California State Pipe Trades Council website at www.calpipes.org. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact my office for further assistance.
I hope your children will take advantage of this great opportunity.
The UA is accepting applications for the UA Scholarship fund. You can find the application here. Please hurry, dead the dead line for applications is 06/06/2023
This month William Steiner and David Hanson attended the NABTU Legislative Conference. I highly recommend watching the following highlights.
N E W S L E T T E R – March 2023
WAGE & BENEFIT ALLOCATION VOTE
At the April 19th, 2023, regular membership meeting, we will discuss and vote on the wage and benefits allocation, effective September 1, 2023, for the DC-16 Master Labor Agreement.
DC-16 Wide- Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura Counties, Kern, Mono and Inyo Counties. $2.35
| Option I | Option II | Option III | |
| H&W* | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 |
| V&H | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.10 |
| Pension | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.10 |
| A&J P.I.P.E. | $0.15 $0.10 | $0.15 $0.10 | $0.15 $0.10 |
| Benefit total | $0.30 | $0.40 | $0.45 |
| Hourly Rate: Wage | $2.05 | $1.95 | $1.90 |
* H&W maintenance of benefits to minimum of 24 of months reserve.
District Council 16 Service (HVAC&R ARCA Inland) Master Labor Agreement Wage and Fringe Benefit Allocation effective September 4th, 2023, to September 1st, 2024. $2.15
| Option I | Option II | Option III | |
| H&W | $0.25 | $0.35 | $0.50 |
| 401a Pension | $0.25 | $0.50 | $0.35 |
| JJATC /P.I.P.E | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| Benefit total | $0.80 | $1.15 | $1.15 |
| Hourly Rate: Wage | $1.35 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
The vote will be held on April 19, 2023, at the Ontario Elks Lodge 1150 W 4th St, Ontario, CA 91762, at 5:30 pm. Please plan to attend.
LOCAL 398 PICNIC
SAVE THE DATE! Local 398 will be having our picnic on Saturday September 9th, 2023, at Quakes’ Stadium: 8408 Rochester Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. We will have exclusive access to the park starting at 4pm, until the game starts. The kids are going to love this one. Food, games, baseball and fun!
APPRENTICE CONTEST
Representing Local 398 in the contest will be:
Jesse Rios III- Plumber Jose Barragan -Pipefitter
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
The State Pipe Trades deadline is March 31, 2023. The application and official rules for the State Pipetrades scholarship and application can be found on http://calpipes.org/scholarship.aspx.
2023-2024 CPMCA Scholarship Program: To be eligible for selection the applicant must be either: (1) a current employee at a CPMCA contractor member company working a minimum of sixteen hours each week for a minimum of three months prior to the scholarship submittal deadline or (2) a child, grandchild, or sibling of any employee (office or field personnel) or owner working for a CPMCA Contractor Member company based in Southern California.
To be eligible for the scholarship the candidate must be awaiting acceptance, accepted by or currently
attending a two (2) or four (4) year accredited college or university as a full-time student (a minimum of 12
units).
The application must be submitted to the CPMCA office, postmarked no later than Friday, May 12, 2023.
Please reach out to the hall for further information.
DUES
Did you know you can pay dues online via the website? Check out https://local398.org/dues/
Did you know you can pay dues on the ISAQR app? This is the same app you need to read the QR on your NITC card. If you scan your UA card with the app, it will bring you to the 398/Union Manager app. Once the A&J comes on to the Union Manager system you will be able to check your certs and submit OJTs.
JOURNEYMAN UPGRADE TRAINING PROGRAM
(MANDATORY JOURNEYMAN TRAINING)
Please log on to your account at ajtraining.org to confirm you have met your Journeyman Upgrade Training requirements. All Journeymen must complete 16 hours of training prior to September 1st, 2023.
September is coming fast, don’t let yourself become unavailable for work. Show your contractor that 398 members handle their business, be at the head of the pack and complete your JUT.
IN MEMORIUM
The following 398 members have passed away. Please remember our members and their families:
Aggie Agajanian-12/22/2022
John O’Guinn-2/26/2023
Charles Ochoa-02/26/2023
Robert Williams-5/29/2022
Richard Wirz-02/05/2023
UA Local 398, the Benchmark for Productivity 